Acyclovir Sodium is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. It works by inhibiting viral DNA replication, thereby reducing the spread and severity of the infection. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Nucleosides. Its therapeutic use is listed as antivirals and dermatologicals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Aciclovir sodium, Aciclovir natrium, Zovirax Sterile Powder and Acycloguanosine sodium (Obs.). Its PubChem CID is 23665721.
Acyclovir sodium
| CAS No | 69657-51-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H10N5NaO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 247.20 g/mol |
| Synonyms | sodium;2-amino-9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)purin-6-olate |
Zoho Contact Form
"*" indicates required fields
Frequently Asked Questions
Acyclovir Sodium is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. It works by inhibiting viral DNA replication, thereby reducing the spread and severity of the infection.
The listed CAS number is 69657-51-8.
The listed molecular formula is C8H10N5NaO3.
The listed molecular weight is 247.20 g/mol.
sodium;2-amino-9-(2-hydroxyethoxymethyl)purin-6-olate.
The source lists Aciclovir sodium, Aciclovir natrium, Zovirax Sterile Powder and Acycloguanosine sodium (Obs.).