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fam·ci·clovir

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  1. famciclovirnoun

    A guanine analogue antiviral drug, a prodrug form of penciclovir, used for the treatment of herpesvirus infections such as shingles.

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  1. Famciclovir

    Famciclovir is a guanosine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug form of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Famciclovir is marketed under the trade name Famvir (Novartis). Famciclovir was patented in 1983 and approved for medical use in 1994. In 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of famciclovir. Generic tablets are manufactured by TEVA Pharmaceuticals and Mylan Pharmaceuticals.

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  1. Famciclovir

    Famciclovir is a guanosine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster. It is a prodrug form of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Famciclovir is marketed under the trade name Famvir. On August 24, 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of famciclovir. Generic Famciclovir Tablets are manufactured by TEVA Pharmaceuticals and Mylan Pharmaceuticals.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of famciclovir in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of famciclovir in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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