Drug Summary

  Drug name:  ganciclovir
  Chemical name:  Ganciclovir
  Formula:  C₉H₁₃N₅O_{4  Weight:   255.2306
  CAS no:  82410-32-0
  DrugBank link:  DB01004
  Description:  An acyclovir analog that is a potent inhibitor of the Herpesvirus family including cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir is used to treat complications from AIDS-associated cytomegalovirus infections. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For induction and maintenance in the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in immunocompromised patients, including patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Also used in the treatment of severe cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease, including CMV pneumonia, CMV gastrointestinal disease, and disseminated CMV infections, in immunocompromised patients.}