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valacyclovir hydrochloride

valacyclovir hydrochloride (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — valacyclovir hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

valacyclovir hydrochloride (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN valacyclovir hydrochloride
Brand VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
Target DNA polymerase catalytic subunit
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor

Primary target: DNA polymerase catalytic subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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  4. foscarnet sodium Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  5. ganciclovir sodium Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  6. penciclovir Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  1. US 6849736

    Crystalline forms of valacyclovir hydrochloride

    Expires Mon Jan 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is valacyclovir hydrochloride?

valacyclovir hydrochloride (VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for valacyclovir hydrochloride?

VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for valacyclovir hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of valacyclovir hydrochloride?

valacyclovir hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.