Brivudine

Brivudine

Brivudine is used in the treatment of herpes zoster. Although not approved in the U.S. or Canada, it is approved in several European countries.

Systematic name

5-[(1E)-2-bromoethenyl]-1-[(2R,4S,5R)-4-hydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione

Brand name(s)

Zostex, Mevir, Brivir

Therapeutic category

Anti-viral

Available formulations

Solid

Approvals

EU-ASMF

EU-WC

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