Ganciclovir
This antiviral medication works by being converted inside virus-infected cells into a compound that blocks viral DNA polymerase, preventing cytomegalovirus from replicating. It is used to treat and prevent serious CMV infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients such as transplant recipients and those with HIV.
Peso Molecular
255,2300 g/mol
LogP
-2,50
TPSA
135,00 Ų
Regra dos 5 de Lipinski
Aprovado
Áreas Terapêuticas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Estrutura 2D
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SMILES
Nc1nc2c(ncn2COC(CO)CO)c(=O)[nH]1
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H13N5O4/c10-9-12-7-6(8(17)13-9)11-3-14(7)4-18-5(1-15)2-16/h3,5,15-16H,1-2,4H2,(H3,10,12,13,17)
Molecular Formula
C9H13N5O4
HBD / HBA
4 / 6
Ligações Rotacionáveis
5
Átomos Pesados
18
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Perguntas frequentes
This antiviral medication works by being converted inside virus-infected cells into a compound that blocks viral DNA polymerase, preventing cytomegalovirus from replicating. It is used to treat and prevent serious CMV infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients such as transplant recipients and those with HIV.
Yes, Ganciclovir is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL182. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 135398740. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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