Substance
ID:73903
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
2-[(acetyloxy)methyl]-4-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)butyl acetate
Synonyms
FamvirFamciclovir
IUPAC Traditional name
famciclovir
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Molecule Details
Research Area: Infection
Biological Activity:
Famciclovir(Famvir) is a guanine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug form of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Use of Famciclovir in this manner, known as post-exposure prophylaxis, has been shown to reduce the amount of latent virus in the neural ganglia. [1][2]
Biological Activity:
Famciclovir(Famvir) is a guanine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug form of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Use of Famciclovir in this manner, known as post-exposure prophylaxis, has been shown to reduce the amount of latent virus in the neural ganglia. [1][2]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Thackray AM et al. J Infect Dis. 1996 Feb;173(2)