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valacyclovir hydrochloride

The hydrochloride salt of valacyclovir. Valacyclovir is an acyclovir prodrug that, after metabolization, inhibits viral DNA replication. It is used in the management of herpes simplex and varicella zoster infections, as well as prophylactically for human cytomegalovirus infections.

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Synonym:	valaciclovir HCl
US brand name:	Valtrex
Code name:	256U87 hydrochloride BW-256U87
Chemical structure:	L-valine ester with 9-((2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl)guanine hydrochloride

valacyclovir hydrochloride

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