Aciclovir, cidofovir Cidofovir An acyclic nucleoside phosphonate that acts as a competitive inhibitor of viral DNA polymerases. It is used in the treatment of retinitis caused by cytomegalovirus infections and may also be useful for treating herpesvirus infections. Antivirals for Herpes Virus e foscarnet Foscarnet An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpesviruses and HIV. Antivirals for Herpes Virus são agentes antivirais contra vírus herpes humanos (HHVs, pela singla em inglês). Os vírus herpes humanos são vírus de DNA DNA A deoxyribonucleotide polymer that is the primary genetic material of all cells. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms normally contain DNA in a double-stranded state, yet several important biological processes transiently involve single-stranded regions. DNA, which consists of a polysugar-phosphate backbone possessing projections of purines (adenine and guanine) and pyrimidines (thymine and cytosine), forms a double helix that is held together by hydrogen bonds between these purines and pyrimidines (adenine to thymine and guanine to cytosine). DNA Types and Structure da família Herpesviridae Herpesviridae A family of enveloped, linear, double-stranded DNA viruses infecting a wide variety of animals. Subfamilies, based on biological characteristics, include: alphaherpesvirinae; betaherpesvirinae; and gammaherpesvirinae. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2. O vírus herpes simplex Herpes Simplex A group of acute infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2 that is characterized by the development of one or more small fluid-filled vesicles with a raised erythematous base on the skin or mucous membrane. It occurs as a primary infection or recurs due to a reactivation of a latent infection. Congenital TORCH Infections (VHS), vírus varicela-zoster (VZV), citomegalovírus (CMV), vírus Epstein-Barr ( EBV EBV Epstein-barr virus (EBV) is a linear, double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the herpesviridae family. This highly prevalent virus is mostly transmitted through contact with oropharyngeal secretions from an infected individual. The virus can infect epithelial cells and B lymphocytes, where it can undergo lytic replication or latency. Epstein-Barr Virus) e HHV-8 pertencem à família Herpesviridae Herpesviridae A family of enveloped, linear, double-stranded DNA viruses infecting a wide variety of animals. Subfamilies, based on biological characteristics, include: alphaherpesvirinae; betaherpesvirinae; and gammaherpesvirinae. Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2. Os antivirais atuam através da inibição da DNA DNA A deoxyribonucleotide polymer that is the primary genetic material of all cells. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms normally contain DNA in a double-stranded state, yet several important biological processes transiently involve single-stranded regions. DNA, which consists of a polysugar-phosphate backbone possessing projections of purines (adenine and guanine) and pyrimidines (thymine and cytosine), forms a double helix that is held together by hydrogen bonds between these purines and pyrimidines (adenine to thymine and guanine to cytosine). DNA Types and Structure polimerase. O aciclovir (protótipo de análogo de nucleosídeo) é fosforilado em trifosfato por atuação da quinase viral, que é incorporado no DNA DNA A deoxyribonucleotide polymer that is the primary genetic material of all cells. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms normally contain DNA in a double-stranded state, yet several important biological processes transiently involve single-stranded regions. DNA, which consists of a polysugar-phosphate backbone possessing projections of purines (adenine and guanine) and pyrimidines (thymine and cytosine), forms a double helix that is held together by hydrogen bonds between these purines and pyrimidines (adenine to thymine and guanine to cytosine). DNA Types and Structure viral. O cidofovir Cidofovir An acyclic nucleoside phosphonate that acts as a competitive inhibitor of viral DNA polymerases. It is used in the treatment of retinitis caused by cytomegalovirus infections and may also be useful for treating herpesvirus infections. Antivirals for Herpes Virus é fosforilado pela quinase celular do hospedeiro e não viral, conferindo-lhe atividade contra vírus mutantes. O antiviral Antiviral Antivirals for Hepatitis B foscarnet Foscarnet An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpesviruses and HIV. Antivirals for Herpes Virus (análogo de pirofosfato) não requer fosforilação. A nefrotoxicidade é um efeito adverso comum em todos. O aciclovir também pode causar nefropatia cristalina obstrutiva e o foscarnet Foscarnet An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpesviruses and HIV. Antivirals for Herpes Virus pode desenvolver distúrbios hidroeletrolíticos e convulsões. O efeito nefrotóxico do cidofovir Cidofovir An acyclic nucleoside phosphonate that acts as a competitive inhibitor of viral DNA polymerases. It is used in the treatment of retinitis caused by cytomegalovirus infections and may also be useful for treating herpesvirus infections. Antivirals for Herpes Virus pode ser atenuado com a administração de soro fisiológico e probenecid Probenecid The prototypical uricosuric agent. It inhibits the renal excretion of organic anions and reduces tubular reabsorption of urate. Probenecid has also been used to treat patients with renal impairment, and, because it reduces the renal tubular excretion of other drugs, has been used as an adjunct to antibacterial therapy. Gout Drugs.
Last updated: Dec 15, 2025

Mecanismo dos fármacos antivirais:
Os antivirais contra o vírus herpes (lado direito) atuam através da inibição da síntese de ácidos nucleicos.

Estrutura química do aciclovir
Imagem: “Aciclovir structure” por Steffen 962. Licença: Domínio PúblicoAciclovir:

Mecanismo de ação do aciclovir:
1) O aciclovir sofre fosforilação sequencial, que é facilitada pela herpesvirus timidina cinase (TK, pela sigla em inglês) e pelas cinases do hospedeiro. Como a TK viral é necessária para a fosforilação do aciclovir, apenas as células infetadas pelo vírus são afetadas pelo fármaco.
2) As enzimas do hospedeiro convertem o monofosfato a aciclovir trifosfato, que subsequentemente compete com a desoxiguanosina trifosfato (dGTP) pela DNA polimerase viral.
3) O aciclovir é adicionado à cadeia em crescimento durante a replicação viral em vez da guanosina trifosfato (GTP), o que interrompe a replicação viral impedindo a elongação da molécula de DNA.
Aciclovir (e outros agentes relacionados):
Aciclovir:
| Agente | Características e mecanismo de ação | Farmacocinética | Indicação aprovada | Efeitos adversos |
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| Aciclovir |
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Baixa biodisponibilidade oral |
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| Valaciclovir |
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Boa biodisponibilidade oral | ||
| Penciclovir Penciclovir Antivirals for Herpes Virus |
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Formulação tópica | VHS (herpes labial) | Reações adversas ligeiras |
| Famciclovir Famciclovir An aminopurine derivative and prodrug of penciclovir which is a competitive inhibitor of herpes simplex 2 DNA polymerase. It is used to treat herpes simplex virus infection. Antivirals for Herpes Virus |
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Melhor biodisponibilidade oral do que o penciclovir Penciclovir Antivirals for Herpes Virus |
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| Ganciclovir Ganciclovir An acyclovir analog that is a potent inhibitor of the herpesvirus family including cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir is used to treat complications from aids-associated cytomegalovirus infections. Antivirals for Herpes Virus |
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Infeções por citomegalovírus (CMV) |
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| Valganciclovir |
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Melhor biodisponibilidade oral do que o ganciclovir Ganciclovir An acyclovir analog that is a potent inhibitor of the herpesvirus family including cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir is used to treat complications from aids-associated cytomegalovirus infections. Antivirals for Herpes Virus |
O cidofovir Cidofovir An acyclic nucleoside phosphonate that acts as a competitive inhibitor of viral DNA polymerases. It is used in the treatment of retinitis caused by cytomegalovirus infections and may also be useful for treating herpesvirus infections. Antivirals for Herpes Virus é um análogo de nucleótido de citidina.

Estrutura química do cidofovir
Imagem: “Cidofovir” por ljfa-ag. Licença: Domínio PúblicoFoscarnet Foscarnet An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpesviruses and HIV. Antivirals for Herpes Virus é um análogo de pirofosfato.

Estrutura química do foscarnet
Imagem: “Foscarnet” por Fvasconcellos. Licença: Domínio Público| Agente antiviral Antiviral Antivirals for Hepatitis B | Mecanismo de ação | Indicações | Efeitos adversos principais |
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| Aciclovir (análogo de nucleosídeo) | Inibidor da polimerase que requer fosforilação pela enzima quinase viral |
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Lesão renal aguda (nefropatia obstrutiva) |
| Cidofovir Cidofovir An acyclic nucleoside phosphonate that acts as a competitive inhibitor of viral DNA polymerases. It is used in the treatment of retinitis caused by cytomegalovirus infections and may also be useful for treating herpesvirus infections. Antivirals for Herpes Virus (análogo de nucleótido) | Inibidor da polimerase que requer fosforilação pela quinase hospedeira (e não quinase viral) | Aprovado no tratamento de retinite por CMV com atividade contra outros vírus* | Nefrotoxicidade (risco diminuído com administração de solução salina IV e probenecid Probenecid The prototypical uricosuric agent. It inhibits the renal excretion of organic anions and reduces tubular reabsorption of urate. Probenecid has also been used to treat patients with renal impairment, and, because it reduces the renal tubular excretion of other drugs, has been used as an adjunct to antibacterial therapy. Gout Drugs) |
| Foscarnet Foscarnet An antiviral agent used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis. Foscarnet also shows activity against human herpesviruses and HIV. Antivirals for Herpes Virus (análogo de pirofosfato) | Inibidor da polimerase que não requer fosforilação | CMV e VHS resistentes |
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