Valganciclovir
- Generic Name
- Valganciclovir
- Brand Names
- Valcyte
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C14H22N6O5
- CAS Number
- 175865-60-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- GCU97FKN3R
- Background
Valganciclovir hydrochloride (Valcyte, manufactured by Roche) is an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus infections. As the L-valyl ester of ganciclovir, it is actually a prodrug for ganciclovir. After oral administration, it is rapidly converted to ganciclovir by intestinal and hepatic esterases.
- Indication
Valganciclovir is an antiviral medication used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus infections.
- Associated Conditions
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infections, Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
- Associated Therapies
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