Last update 23 Oct 2026

Ganciclovir

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
2-(6-Amino-purin-9-ylmethoxy)-propane-1,3-diol, 2-amino-9-((1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yloxy)methyl)-1H-purin-6(9H)-one, 2-amino-9-((1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yloxy)methyl)-3H-purin-6(9H)-one
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Action
inhibitors
Mechanism
DNA polymerase inhibitors(DNA polymerase inhibitors)
Originator Organization
License Organization-
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
RegulationOrphan Drug (United States), Orphan Drug (Japan), Orphan Drug (South Korea)
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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC9H13N5O4
InChIKeyIRSCQMHQWWYFCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry82410-32-0

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Keratitis, Herpetic
United States
15 Sep 2009
Cytomegalovirus Infections
United States
23 Jun 1989
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis
United States
23 Jun 1989
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantationPhase 3
Austria
01 Sep 2010
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantationPhase 3
Germany
01 Sep 2010
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantationPhase 3
Spain
01 Sep 2010
Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromePhase 3
United States
-31 Aug 2001
HIV InfectionsPhase 3
United States
01 Jan 1997
HIV InfectionsPhase 3
Canada
01 Jan 1997
Keratoconjunctivitis, InfectiousPhase 2
France
01 Mar 2009
ImmunosuppressionPhase 2
United States
31 Aug 2001
Stomach DiseasesPhase 2
United States
31 Aug 2001
ColitisPhase 1
United States
31 Aug 2001
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
Evaluation
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Study
Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 2/3
51
(Oral Valganciclovir)
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10 Feb 2026
Placebo Oral Tablet+Ganciclovir Sodium
(Topical Ganciclovir 2%)
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Phase 3
205
(IV Ganciclovir)
ggnwzthuks(ynaoazbhse) = natmtvkkjy bfcferpsti (vrjvlufigb, 11.1)
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12 Dec 2025
Normal saline
(Placebo)
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Not Applicable
1
Intravitreal Foscarnet +
Systemic Ganciclovir/Valganciclovir +
Anti-VEGF (Aflibercept) +
Topical Corticosteroids
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Positive
04 Sep 2025
Not Applicable
8
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Positive
19 Feb 2025
Not Applicable
31
ktsanfxipc(vkfiskfkle) = thrombocytopenia and neutropenia were the most common types, each occurring in a total of 6 (19.4%) patients. Of patients with myelosuppression, 6 (54.5%), 3 (27.3%), and 2 (18.2%) were receiving ganciclovir, foscarnet, or valganciclovir, respectively. Overall, 8 (25.8%) patients experienced a nephrotoxicity event during index CMV episodes; these patients were receiving foscarnet (5 [62.5%] patients), ganciclovir (1 [12.5%] patient), valganciclovir (1 [12.5%] patient), or dual therapy (1 [12.5%] patient). yryyodthwz (gqtueunrvu )
Negative
14 Apr 2024
Not Applicable
-
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Positive
01 Feb 2023
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Not Applicable
-
Ganciclovir prophylaxis through day +100
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Negative
01 Mar 2022
Alternative CMV prophylaxis prior to day +100
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Phase 2
8
(Gancyclovir Gel)
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08 Jul 2021
(Hypromellose Gel)
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Not Applicable
-
Ganciclovir prophylaxis through day +100
mkpbxrdnew(hwkhushxpc) = tediemrnoz opfmeexfbk (edtlsihwgq, 13.0 - 59.4)
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01 Mar 2021
(No CMV viremia/disease)
mkpbxrdnew(hwkhushxpc) = zyrkberrlk opfmeexfbk (edtlsihwgq, 62.3 - 82.9)
Not Applicable
-
-
jqfsfhjbty(crzlulgkxu) = eemgkzhuol gtydmjekuc (vejtykrfpl, 18% - 37%)
-
01 Mar 2019
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