Basic Information
ID DDInter25
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C8H11N5O3
Molecular Weight 225.205
CAS Number 59277-89-3
Description Acyclovir is a nucleotide analog antiviral used to treat herpes simplex, _Varicella zoster_, herpes zoster, herpes labialis, and acute herpetic keratitis[L7303,L7315,L7318,L7321,L7324,L7327]. Acyclovir is generally used first line in the treatment of these viruses and some products are indicated for patients as young as 6 years old.[L7321] Acyclovir was granted FDA approval on 29 March 1982.[L7318]
ATC Classification J05AB01 D06BB03 S01AD03 D06BB53
IUPAC Name 2-amino-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-6,9-dihydro-3H-purin-6-one
InChI MKUXAQIIEYXACX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES NC1=NC(=O)C2=C(N1)N(COCCO)C=N2
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