Ganciclovir

An ACYCLOVIR analog that is a potent inhibitor of the Herpesvirus family including cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir is used to treat complications from AIDS-associated cytomegalovirus infections.

Year introduced: 1990

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Tree Number(s): D03.633.100.759.758.399.454.250.300

MeSH Unique ID: D015774

Registry Number: P9G3CKZ4P5

Entry Terms:

• Gancyclovir
• Ganciclovir Sodium
• Ganciclovir, Monosodium Salt
• RS-21592
• Cytovene
• BW-759
• BIOLF-62

Previous Indexing:

• Acyclovir/analogs and derivatives (1982-1989)
• Guanine/analogs and derivatives (1982-1983)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antiviral Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring
Purines
Purinones
Hypoxanthines
Guanine
Acyclovir
Ganciclovir
Valganciclovir