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Palliative cancer care - oral problems - Management
What are the adverse effects of antivirals?
- Topical aciclovir and penciclovir may cause transient stinging, burning, itchiness and numbing of the skin.
- Oral aciclovir is generally well tolerated. Gastrointestinal adverse effects (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain) and skin rashes (including photosensitivity and urticaria) are the most common adverse effects.
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