Engelsk definition
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.
Famciclovir
Famciklovir
Svenska synonymer
Famvir
Engelska synonymer
9-(4-Acetoxy-3-(acetoxymethyl)but-1-yl)-2-aminopurine — 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(2-(2-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)-, diacetate (ester) — BRL 42810 — BRL-42810 — BRL42810 — Famvir