Basic Chemical Information:

• Chemical Name: Famciclovir

• Other Names: BRL-42810

• CAS Number: 104227-87-4

• Molecular Formula: C14H19N5O4

• Molecular Weight: 321.33 g/mol

Pharmacological Action:

Famciclovir is an antiviral medication used primarily to treat herpesvirus infections. It is a prodrug, which means that it is metabolized in the body to become active. Here is a brief overview of its pharmacological actions:

Mechanism of Action:

• Famciclovir is converted to penciclovir in the body, which is the active form that inhibits viral replication.

• Penciclovir acts by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase, which is essential for viral DNA synthesis. This leads to termination of the DNA chain and prevents the virus from replicating and       spreading.