Pharmacologic Substance
famciclovir
Brand Names:
Famvir
Effect:
Decreased DNA Replication
May Prevent:
Herpes Genitalis; Herpes Zoster
May Treat:
AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections;
Chickenpox;
Herpes Genitalis;
Herpes Labialis;
Herpes Zoster
More Information:
Definitions related to famciclovir:
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A diacetyl 6-deoxy prodrug analog of the antiviral agent penciclovir. Orally administered, famciclovir in vivo is converted to penciclovir triphosphate, which is active against the Herpes viruses, including herpes simplex 1 and 2 and varicella-zoster. This agent inhibits the replication of viral DNA by interfering competitively with DNA polymerase. (NCI04)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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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.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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