Acyclovir

CHEBI:CHEBI_2453

Definition

An oxopurine that is guanine substituted by a (2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl substituent at position 9. Used in the treatment of viral infections.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C8H11N5O3
Molecular Mass
225.20460
Charge
0
SMILES
Nc1nc2n(COCCO)cnc2c(=O)[nH]1
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H11N5O3/c9-8-11-6-5(7(15)12-8)10-3-13(6)4-16-2-1-14/h3,14H,1-2,4H2,(H3,9,11,12,15)
InChIKey
MKUXAQIIEYXACX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2-amino-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one
  • aciclovir
  • aciclovirum
  • acycloguanosine
  • Zovir

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Acyclovir
DRON_00010000
281
core#notation
CHEBI:2453

Additional References

Wikipedia:Acyclovir

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Additional Attributes

package_ndc
31722-778-01
product_ndc
62135-803
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
dosage_form
INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
application_number
ANDA212252
labeler_name
Redpharm Drug, inc.
package_description
50 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (71335-1290-4)
route
INTRAVENOUS
spl_id
ed2d0aea-0a4c-41a4-b415-af5531106337
listing_expiration_date
20241231
marketing_start_date
20170816
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Wikipedia:Acyclovir
DRON_00010000
281
generic_name
Acyclovir F
brand_name
Acyclovir suspension
brand_name_base
Acyclovir suspension
oboInOwl#id
CHEBI:2453
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CHEBI:40459
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package_marketing_start_date
01-SEP-94
rxcui
2263505
manufacturer_name
Redpharm Drug, inc.
spl_set_id
864d96b9-e2de-45a8-850b-6f7b72ceefe1
unii
927L42J563
nui
N0000175459
active_ingredient_strength
1000 mg/20mL
active_ingredient_name
ACYCLOVIR SODIUM
upc
0381288018025
core#notation
CHEBI:2453
pharm_class_moa
DNA Polymerase Inhibitors [MoA]
pharm_class
Nucleoside Analog [EXT]
pharm_class_epc
Herpesvirus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor [EPC]
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