[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 )]
UMLS (NCI) C0209227 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: 2-Aminopurine
[AM800] ANTIVIRALS
Relation/CHD: FAMCICLOVIR 125 MG
FAMCICLOVIR 250 MG
FAMCICLOVIR 500 MG