Ganciclovir
Ganciclovir, sold under the brand name Cytovene among others, is an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections.
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Pronunciation | /ɡænˈsaɪkləvɪər/ |
Trade names | Cytovene; Cymevene; Vitrasert |
Other names | gancyclovir; DHPG; 9-(1,3-dihydroxy-2-propoxymethyl)guanine |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a605011 |
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Routes of administration | Intravenous, by mouth, intravitreal |
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Bioavailability | 5% (oral) |
Metabolism | guanylate kinase (CMV UL97 gene product) |
Elimination half-life | 2.5–5 hours |
Excretion | Kidney |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.155.403 |
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Formula | C9H13N5O4 |
Molar mass | 255.234 g·mol−1 |
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Melting point | 250 °C (482 °F) (dec.) |
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Ganciclovir was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1988; it was discovered by Dr Hoong-Wei Gan.
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