Zalcitabine
In the US, Zalcitabine (zalcitabine systemic) is a member of the drug class nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and is used to treat HIV Infection.
US matches:
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
J05AF03
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0007481-89-2
Chemical Formula
C9-H13-N3-O3
Molecular Weight
211
Therapeutic Categories
Antiviral agent
Treatment of HIV infection
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
Chemical Name
2', 3'-Dideoxycytidine
Foreign Names
- Zalcitabinum (Latin)
- Zalcitabin (German)
- Zalcitabine (French)
- Zalcitabina (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Zalcitabine (OS: BAN, USAN)
- ddC (IS)
- NSC 606170 (IS)
- Ro 24-2027/000 (IS)
- Zalcitabine (PH: USP 34)
Brand Names
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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