Penciclovir
Alternative Names: BRL 3912; Denavir; Lumavir; VectavirLatest Information Update: 17 Dec 2020
At a glance
- Originator GlaxoSmithKline
- Developer GSK
- Class Antivirals; Hypoxanthines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action DNA-directed DNA polymerase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Herpes simplex virus infections
- Discontinued Herpes zoster