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rimantadine and Herpes Zoster

rimantadine has been researched along with Herpes Zoster in 5 studies

Rimantadine: An RNA synthesis inhibitor that is used as an antiviral agent in the prophylaxis and treatment of influenza.

Herpes Zoster: An acute infectious, usually self-limited, disease believed to represent activation of latent varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN) in those who have been rendered partially immune after a previous attack of CHICKENPOX. It involves the SENSORY GANGLIA and their areas of innervation and is characterized by severe neuralgic pain along the distribution of the affected nerve and crops of clustered vesicles over the area. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" These questions concern appropriate routes of administration for antiviral compounds, optimal dosage regimens, risks of long-term prophylaxis, and the emergence of resistant organisms."2.66Antiviral chemotherapy and chemoprophylaxis. ( Dolin, R, 1985)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Galasso, GJ1
White, DO1
Goldwater, PN1
Bean, B1
Dolin, R1

Reviews

3 reviews available for rimantadine and Herpes Zoster

ArticleYear
An assessment of antiviral drugs for the management of infectious diseases in humans.
    Antiviral research, 1981, Volume: 1, Issue:2

    Topics: Amantadine; Antiviral Agents; Ascorbic Acid; Dosage Forms; Drug Evaluation; Encephalitis; Hepatitis;

1981
Antiviral chemotherapy.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1984, Jun-09, Volume: 140, Issue:12

    Topics: Acyclovir; Amantadine; Animals; Antiviral Agents; Bromodeoxyuridine; Female; Hepatitis B; Herpes Gen

1984
Antiviral drugs today.
    The New Zealand medical journal, 1984, Dec-12, Volume: 97, Issue:769

    Topics: Acyclovir; Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Amantadine; Antiviral Agents; Chickenpox; Child; Cli

1984

Trials

2 trials available for rimantadine and Herpes Zoster

ArticleYear
Antiviral drugs today.
    The New Zealand medical journal, 1984, Dec-12, Volume: 97, Issue:769

    Topics: Acyclovir; Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Amantadine; Antiviral Agents; Chickenpox; Child; Cli

1984
Antiviral chemotherapy and chemoprophylaxis.
    Science (New York, N.Y.), 1985, Mar-15, Volume: 227, Issue:4692

    Topics: Acyclovir; Adult; Aged; Amantadine; Antiviral Agents; Chickenpox; Clinical Trials as Topic; Cytomega

1985

Other Studies

1 other study available for rimantadine and Herpes Zoster

ArticleYear
Antiviral therapy. New drugs and their uses.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1986, Volume: 80, Issue:1

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Acyclovir; Amantadine; Antiviral Agents; Chickenpox; Common Cold

1986