Term Name: acyclovir
Synonyms: 2-amino-9-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl]-1,9-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one, aciclovir, aciclovirum, acycloguanosine, acyclovir, Zovir
Definition: An oxopurine that is guanine substituted by a (2-hydroxyethoxy)methyl substituent at position 9. Used in the treatment of viral infections.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:2453]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 2-aminopurines oxopurine
has_functional_parent: guanine
has_role: antimetabolite antiviral drug