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Vidarabine (Vira-A)

A nucleoside antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces antibioticus. It has some antineoplastic properties and has broad spectrum activity against DNA viruses in cell cultures and significant antiviral activity against infections caused by a variety of viruses such as the herpes viruses, the VACCINIA VIRUS and varicella zoster virus.
Also Known As:
Vira-A; Ara A; 9-beta-Arabinofuranosyladenine; 9-beta-D-Arabinofuranosyladenine; alpha-Ara A; alpha-D-Arabinofuranosyladenine; beta-Ara A; 9 beta Arabinofuranosyladenine; 9 beta D Arabinofuranosyladenine; Arabinoside, Adenine; Vira A; ViraA; alpha Ara A; alpha D Arabinofuranosyladenine; beta Ara A; Adenine Arabinoside; Ara-A; Arabinofuranosyladenine; Arabinosyladenine; 9H-Purin-6-amine, 9-beta-D-arabinofuranosyl-
Networked: 560 relevant articles (83 outcomes, 89 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Okumura, Satoshi: 3 articles (02/2022 - 06/2012)
2. Suita, Kenji: 3 articles (02/2022 - 11/2016)
3. Ishikawa, Yoshihiro: 3 articles (01/2018 - 06/2012)
4. Umemura, Masanari: 3 articles (01/2018 - 06/2012)
5. Whitley, Richard J: 3 articles (03/2012 - 10/2004)
6. Honma, Y: 3 articles (09/2001 - 01/2000)
7. Cai, Wenqian: 2 articles (01/2018 - 11/2016)
8. Fujita, Takayuki: 2 articles (01/2018 - 11/2016)
9. Hidaka, Yuko: 2 articles (01/2018 - 11/2016)
10. Yokoyama, Utako: 2 articles (01/2018 - 11/2016)

Related Diseases

1. Infections
2. Herpes Zoster
3. Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (Herpes Encephalitis)
4. Encephalitis (Encephalitis, Rasmussen)
5. Herpes Simplex

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Vidarabine (Vira-A)
2. Acyclovir (Aciclovir)
3. Idoxuridine (Stoxil)
4. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)
5. Trifluridine (Viroptic)
6. Foscarnet
7. Cytarabine (Cytosar-U)
8. Vidarabine Phosphate
9. Interferons
10. Nucleosides

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Immunomodulation
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Home Nursing (Nursing, Home)
5. Transdermal Patch