| Customization: | Available |
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| Powder: | Yes |
| Customized: | Customized |
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| Product name | Acyclovir |
| CAS number | 59277-89-3 |
| Molecular formula | C8H11N5O3 |
| Molecular weight | 225.2 |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Purity | 99.0% |
| Description | Acyclovir, 9-[2-(hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-9H-guanine (Zovirax),is the most effective of a series of acyclic nucleosidesthat possess antiviral activity. In contrast with true nucleosidesthat have a ribose or a deoxyribose sugar attached to apurine or a pyrimidine base, the group attached to the basein acyclovir is similar to an open chain sugar, albeit lackingin hydroxyl groups. The clinically useful antiviral spectrumof acyclovir is limited to herpesviruses. It is most active (invitro) against HSV type 1, about two times less against HSVtype 2, and 10 times less potent against varicella-zostervirus (VZV). |
| Function | Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the in the body. Acyclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection. Acyclovir injection is used to treat severe infections caused by , including severe forms of genital herpes, shingles, herpes encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and herpes infections in people with other diseases that weaken the immune system. Acyclovir may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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