Definition: A GUANOSINE analog that acts as an antimetabolite. Viruses are especially susceptible. Used especially against herpes.
Other names Acycloguanosine; Milavir; Menarini Brand of Aciclovir Sodium Salt; Menarini Brand of Aciclovir; Maynar; Mapox; Mann Brand of Aciclovir; Liomont Brand of Aciclovir; Lichtenstein Brand of Aciclovir; Laciken; Kendrick Brand of Aciclovir; Isis Brand of Aciclovir; Isavir; Hexal Brand of Aciclovir Sodium Salt; Hexal Brand of Aciclovir; Herpoviric; Herpotern; Herpofug; Herpetad; Gr++nenthal Brand of Aciclovir Sodium Salt
penciclovir [ 9-(4-hydroxy-3-hydroxymethylbut-1-yl)guanine,BRL 39123,BRL-39123,Denavir,Novartis brand of penciclovir,Penciclovir Visfarm,SB-CH brand of penciclovir,Vectavir,Visfarm brand of penciclovir,penciclovir, monosodium salt,penciclovir, monosodium salt, monohydrate ] structure given in first source
