A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.
Also Known As:
Valtrex; 256U87; 2-((2-Amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-9H-purin-9-yl)methoxy)ethyl L-valinate; Acyclovir, L-valyl Ester; BW256U87; L-Valylacyclovir; Valaciclovir; Valacyclovir Hydrochloride; Valacyclovir Hydrochloride, (DL)-isomer; Valacyclovir, (D)-isomer; Valacyclovir, (DL)-isomer; Valacyclovir, (L)-isomer; Valacyclovir, D-; Valacyclovir, X-Hydrochloride, (D)-isomer; Valacyclovir, X-Hydrochloride, (DL)-isomer; Acyclovir, L valyl Ester; D- Valacyclovir; L Valylacyclovir; L-valyl Ester Acyclovir