Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
1218948-84-5

[ Name ]:
Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate is a potent antiviral agent. Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate can be used in the management of herpes simplex, herpes zoster and herpes B. Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate can be formulate ocular inserts for the treatment of ocular herpes. Valacyclovir hydrochloride hydrate is a prodrug and can be rapidly converted into acyclovir in vivo[1][2].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> HSV
Research Areas >> Infection

[References]

[1]. Zhang Y,et al. Acute renal injury induced by valacyclovir hydrochloride: A case report. Exp Ther Med. 2016 Dec;12(6):4025-4028.

[2]. Shadambikar G, et al. Novel Application of Hot Melt Extrusion Technology for Preparation and Evaluation of Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Ocular Inserts. AAPS PharmSciTech. 2021 Jan 14;22(1):48.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C13H20N6O4.ClH.xH2O

Related Compounds

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