valacyclovir

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf antiviral drug
prodrug
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
1995
gptkbp:ATCCode J05AB11
gptkbp:bioavailability 54%
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Valtrex
gptkbp:CASNumber 124832-27-5
gptkbp:category antiviral drug
gptkbp:cause gptkb:hemolytic_uremic_syndrome
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
renal impairment
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C13H20N6O4
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to acyclovir
hypersensitivity to valacyclovir
gptkbp:developedBy GlaxoSmithKline
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 2.5-3.3 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label valacyclovir
gptkbp:KEGGID D02366
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits viral DNA polymerase
gptkbp:meltingPoint 220-225°C
gptkbp:metabolism gptkb:acyclovir
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
B1 (Australia)
gptkbp:prescribes immunocompromised patients
HIV-positive patients
organ transplant recipients
gptkbp:proteinBinding 13-18%
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 135398744
CHEMBL1448
DB00577
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
vomiting
abdominal pain
dizziness
fatigue
headache
rash
gptkbp:UNII 61OQ44D3UN
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:chickenpox
shingles
genital herpes
herpes simplex virus infection
herpes zoster
varicella zoster virus infection
cold sores
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Herpes_Simplex
gptkb:virus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5