Abstract
Valaciclovir, the L-valyl ester of acyclovir, is rapidly and extensively converted in humans to acyclovir after oral administration by first-pass metabolism. A phase I study was conducted in two cohorts of volunteers with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease (absolute CD4 lymphocyte count of
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1534-1540 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 7 |
State | Published - 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)