Famciclovir

Generic Name
Famciclovir
Brand Names
Famvir
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C14H19N5O4
CAS Number
104227-87-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
QIC03ANI02
Background

Famciclovir, marketed as Famvir by Novartis, is a guanine analogue used to treat herpes virus infections. It is most commonly used to treat herpes zoster (shingles). Famciclovir is a prodrug of penciclovir with higher oral bioavailability.

Indication

For the treatment of acute herpes zoster (shingles). Also for the treatment or suppression of recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent patients and treatment of recurrent mucocutaneous herpes simplex infections in HIV infected patients.

Associated Conditions
Herpes Zoster, Recurrent Genital Herpes (RGH), Recurrent Herpes Labialis
Associated Therapies
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