Characteristics
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Valacyclovir is a prodrug of Acyclovir which then inhibits herpes viral DNA replication by competitive inhibition of viral DNA polymerase, and by incorporation into and termination of the growing viral DNA chain. Synonyms: L-Valine 2-(2-Amino-1,6-dihydro-6-oxo-9H-purin-9-ylmethoxy)ethyl Ester Hydrochloride hydrate, valaciclovir
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