Aciclovir Other names: Acyclovir
Chemical formula: C₈H₁₁N₅O₃ Molecular mass: 225.205 g/mol PubChem compound: 135398513
Active ingredient description
Acyclovir is an antiviral agent with activity against herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus. Acyclovir inhibits the DNA polymerase of the virus, preventing further proliferation.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| D06BB03 | Aciclovir | D Dermatologicals → D06 Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use → D06B Chemotherapeutics for topical use → D06BB Antivirals |
| J05AB01 | Aciclovir | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J05 Antivirals for systemic use → J05A Direct acting antivirals → J05AB Nucleosides and nucleotides excl. reverse transcriptase inhibitors |
| S01AD03 | Aciclovir | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01A Antiinfectives → S01AD Antivirals |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITAVIG Delayed-release tablet | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | |
| Zovirax Eye Ointment | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| Zovirax Intravenous injection | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| ZOVIRAX Dispersible film-coated tablets | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| ZOVIRAX Cream | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Medicines
Aciclovir is an active ingredient of these brands:
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