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Besifovir dipivoxil Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Besifovir dipivoxil is a small-molecule orally available inhibitor of the HBV polymerase. The HBV polymerase is the enzyme that catalyzes the production of new RNA from the existing strand of RNA. Besifovir dipivoxil is believed to inhibit viral proliferation by interrupting the replicating machinery of the virus.

Attribute Details
Trade Name Besifovir dipivoxil
Generic Besifovir dipivoxil
Type
Formula C22H34N5O8P
Weight Average: 527.515
Monoisotopic: 527.214500073
Groups Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am
   

Uses

Investigated for use/treatment in hepatitis (viral, B).

How Besifovir dipivoxil works

Besifovir dipivoxil is an inhibitor of the HBV polymerase. It is believed to inhibit viral proliferation by interrupting the replicating machinery of the virus.

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