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What is

valganciclovir

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Pronunciation: /valganciclovir*/

valganciclovir

Definition

A synthetic prodrug of ganciclovir, a nucleoside analogue of 2′-deoxyguanosine, with antiviral activity. After phosphorylation, valganciclovir is incorporated into DNA, resulting in inhibition of viral DNA polymerase, viral DNA synthesis, and viral replication.