FamciclovirFamciclovir is a guanosine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug form of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Read from the Drugbox of the Wikipedia article Famciclovir, revision 1378923455.

Property

Value

Formula

C14H19N5O4, 321.34 g/mol

Melting point

103 °C

Bioavailability

76 %

Protein binding

22.5 %

Elimination half-life

2.15 h

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