Product name:Famciclovir
Product description:Famciclovir 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. Famciclovir is marketed under the trade name Famvir (Novartis).On August 24, 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of famciclovir. Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).Treatment of herpes simplex virus 2 (genital herpes) and herpes labialis (cold sores) in (non-)immunodeficient patients.Suppression of recurring episodes of herpes simplex virus. Treatment of recurrent episodes of herpes simplex in HIV patients.
CAS No.:104227-87-4
Synonyms: [2-(acetyloxymethyl)-4-(2-aminopurin-9-yl)-butyl] acetate
Molecular ormula: C14H19N5O4
Molecular weight: 321.33