Famciclovir 98.5
Brand names,
Famciclovir 98.5
Analogs
Famciclovir 98.5
Brand Names Mixture
Famciclovir 98.5
Chemical_Formula
C14H19N5O4
Famciclovir 98.5
RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/famciclovir.htm
Famciclovir 98.5
fda sheet
Famciclovir 98.5
msds (material safety sheet)
Famciclovir 98.5
Synthesis Reference
Geen, et al.; Tetrahedron Lett.; 33; 32;4609-4612(1992).
Famciclovir 98.5
Molecular Weight
321.332 g/mol
Famciclovir 98.5
Melting Point
102-104 oC
Famciclovir 98.5
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Famciclovir 98.5
State
Solid
Famciclovir 98.5
LogP
1.566
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
Famciclovir 98.5
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.
Famciclovir 98.5
Pharmacology
Famciclovir is a prodrug that undergoes rapid biotransformation to the active antiviral compound penciclovir. Penciclovir is an anti-viral drug which has inhibitory activity against herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2) and varicella zoster virus (VZV). Therefore, herpes viral DNA synthesis and replication are selectively inhibited.
Famciclovir 98.5
Absorption
77 %
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side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
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Patient Information
Famciclovir 98.5
Organisms Affected
Human Herpes Virus