Peramivir

Definition

A cyclopentane derivative with activity against influenza A and B viruses. Peramivir is a neuraminidase inhibitor which prevents normal processing of virus particles such that virus particles are not released from infected cells.

Also known as (1S,2S,3R,4R)-3-((1S)-1-acetylamino-2-ethylbutyl))-4-((aminoiminomethyl)amino-2-hydroxycyclopentanecarboxylic acid, trihydrate, 3-(1'-acetylamino-2'-ethyl)butyl-4-((aminoimino)methyl)amino-2-hydroxycyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid, BCX1812, PERAMIVIR, RWJ270201 — per NCIT

Also identified as

• ATC J05AH03 per RXNORM
• NCIT NCIT:C81611 per NCIT
• SCTID 716121006 per RXNORM
• SCTID 763542005 per RXNORM
• UNII QW7Y7ZR15U per RXNORM

Indications