Valacyclovir Hydrochloride

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The hydrochloride salt of valacyclovir. Valacyclovir is an acyclovir prodrug that, after metabolization, inhibits viral DNA replication. It is used in the management of herpes simplex and varicella zoster infections, as well as prophylactically for human cytomegalovirus infections.

**Synonyms:** - 256U87 Hydrochloride - BW 256U - BW-256U87 - BW256U - L-Valine ester with 9-((2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl)guanine Hydrochloride - VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE - Valaciclovir HCl - Valtrex