Name | Brivudine |
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Synonyms |
5-[(E)-2-bromoethenyl]-2'-deoxyuridine
Brivudine BrVDU Bromovinyldeoxyuridine MFCD00058585 5-[(E)-2-Bromovinyl]-2'-deoxyuridine Zostrex BVDU Uridine, 5-[(E)-2-bromoethenyl]-2'-deoxy- (E)-5-(2-Bromovinyl)-2'-deoxyuridine BVDR |
Description | Brivudine is a thymidine analogue with antiviral activity, indicated for the early treatment of acute herpes zoster. |
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In Vitro | Brivudine is an analog of thymidine, and is incorporated into the viral DNA. It blocks the action of DNA polymerases, thus inhibiting viral replication. It has a stronger antiviral effect against the varicella-zoster virus compared with reference compounds such as aciclovir or penciclovir[1]. It has high, selective activity against varicella zoster virus (VZV), inhibiting VZV replication, possibly through competitive inhibition of viral DNA polymerase, or by acting as an alternative substrate to deoxythymidine triphosphate, causing viral DNA strand breakage[2]. |
In Vivo | At a dose of 125 mg once daily, brivudine has proved to be superior to aciclovir with respect to reducing the period of new blister production, and has shortened the duration of post-herpetic neuralgia[1]. |
References |
[2]. Keam SJ, et al. Brivudin (bromovinyl deoxyuridine). Drugs. 2004;64(18):2091-7; discussion 2098-9. |
Density | 1.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 382.9ºC at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 165ºC |
Molecular Formula | C11H13BrN2O5 |
Molecular Weight | 333.135 |
Flash Point | 185.4ºC |
Exact Mass | 332.000763 |
PSA | 104.55000 |
LogP | -0.80 |
Index of Refraction | 1.709 |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water and methanol. |
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Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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Safety Phrases | 24/25 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | YU7355000 |