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Valacyclovir Hydrochloride, sold under the brand name Valtrex, is an antiviral drug that was first approved in the USA in 1995. It is used to treat various conditions caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, shingles, chickenpox, and cold sores. Valacyclovir Hydrochloride works by inhibiting the activity of DNA polymerase, a viral enzyme essential for the replication of herpes viruses. This medication is the hydrochloride salt of the L-valyl ester of the antiviral drug acyclovir, and its chemical name is L-valine, 2-[(2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo9H-purin-9-yl)methoxy]ethyl ester, monohydrochloride. Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is also recommended for certain HIV-related uses. Click on the image below to begin the exploration journey of Valacyclovir through the Synapse database!

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