Peramivir

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A cyclopentane derivative with activity against influenza A and B viruses. Peramivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor which prevents normal processing of virus particles such that virus particles are not released from infected cells.

**Synonyms:** - (1S,2S,3R,4R)-3-((1S)-1-acetylamino-2-ethylbutyl))-4-((aminoiminomethyl)amino-2-hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylic acid, trihydrate - 3-(1'-acetylamino-2'-ethyl)butyl-4-((aminoimino)methyl)amino-2-hydroxycyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid - BCX1812 - PERAMIVIR - RWJ270201