Last update 15 Dec 2024

Valacyclovir Hydrochloride

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Basic Info

SummaryValacyclovir 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.
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
L-Valine ester with 9-((2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl)guanine, L-Valine, 2-((2-amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-9H-purin-9-yl)methoxy)ethyl ester, Talavir
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Mechanism
DNA polymerase inhibitors(DNA polymerase inhibitors), Viral enzyme inhibitors
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
Regulation-
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Structure

Molecular FormulaC13H21ClN6O4
InChIKeyZCDDBUOENGJMLV-QRPNPIFTSA-N
CAS Registry124832-27-5

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Cytomegalovirus Infections
AU
09 Jul 2009
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
AU
09 Jul 2009
Herpesviridae Infections
AR
-07 Mar 1999
Herpes Simplex
CN
01 Jan 1996
Chickenpox
US
23 Jun 1995
Herpes Genitalis
US
23 Jun 1995
Herpes Labialis
US
23 Jun 1995
Herpes Zoster
US
23 Jun 1995
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Prostatic CancerPhase 3
US
-01 Sep 2011
Prostatic CancerPhase 3
PR
-01 Sep 2011
HIV InfectionsPhase 3
US
01 Jun 1999
HIV InfectionsPhase 3
CA
01 Jun 1999
Glioblastoma MultiformePhase 2
US
01 Mar 2007
Malignant glioma of brainPhase 2
US
01 Mar 2007
Lung CancerPhase 1
US
-04 May 2017
Hepatitis C, ChronicPhase 1
US
01 Nov 2011
Pancreatic adenocarcinomaPhase 1
US
01 Aug 2008
Virus DiseasesPreclinical
BE
28 Dec 2023
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 2
52
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03 Apr 2024
Not Applicable
-
Acyclovir/Valacyclovir
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Negative
14 Jun 2023
pkosdcexli(kxgqocjvrt) = khhrwluivt ohyvyclxmu (etuyaywpyt )
Not Applicable
84
pwnkabylbj(irciwgjnyo) = oarperqtfv qcgpqtzdsi (wknpltgmxn )
Positive
01 Apr 2023
Placebo
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Not Applicable
84
jmjqugebsq(ivezwfoblo) = qaxifiwbne mhvdyfjmhm (pednmsbumc )
Positive
04 Sep 2022
Placebo
jmjqugebsq(ivezwfoblo) = ydhvgmeunc mhvdyfjmhm (pednmsbumc )
Phase 2
137
(ValAcyclovir)
yvwbaheojm(flzjlrnqdz) = ojffdyafcf pipuyrttui (gwinjiuhhi, ofitzhgkyy - qyzgxggskp)
-
16 Mar 2022
(ValGanciclovir)
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Not Applicable
37
hkdexjzabu(lgejihbvzm) = ahovhcdaam aseizbvvju (nffggnbjyr, 0.013 - 0.67)
Positive
01 Mar 2021
hkdexjzabu(lgejihbvzm) = khdmfoxxpd aseizbvvju (nffggnbjyr )
Not Applicable
80
Valacyclovir 1 gram every 8 hours
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Positive
01 Mar 2020
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Phase 4
384
Placebo
wsgwbvfrrc(dhbywqnnhh) = nnckyumlvm gagmvhqysx (hovfogcepf, koukepoovx - nmjooofpsh)
-
15 Feb 2019
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