Properties of: Acyclovir

Formula:
C8H11N5O3
CAS Number:
59277-89-3

Overview

Acyclovir is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), including genital herpes and cold sores. It belongs to the class of drugs known as nucleoside analogues, which work by inhibiting the replication of the virus.