Famciclovir
- Generic Name
- Famciclovir
- Brand Names
- Famvir
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C14H19N5O4
- CAS Number
- 104227-87-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- QIC03ANI02
Overview
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.
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
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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