Definition: An ACYCLOVIR analog that is a potent inhibitor of the Herpesvirus family including cytomegalovirus. Ganciclovir is used to treat complications from AIDS-associated cytomegalovirus infections.
do not confuse DHPG, a common abbrev for ganciclovir with DHPG for both 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycol & 3,4-dihydroxyphenylethylene glycol
valganciclovir [ Valcyt,Hoffmann-La Roche brand of valganciclovir hydrochloride,Roche brand of valganciclovir hydrochloride,Valcyte,ganciclovir L-valyl ester,valganciclovir hydrochloride ] structure in first source