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Drug profile · INN

abacavir sulfate

abacavir sulfate (ABACAVIR SULFATE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 7
News articles 0
Drug details — abacavir sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
7
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

abacavir sulfate (ABACAVIR SULFATE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN abacavir sulfate
Brand ABACAVIR SULFATE
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase
Route ORAL
Formulation SOLUTION

Mechanism of action

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Primary target: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. D3 (Penta 21) Phase 3 · Telethon Foundation · HIV-infected
  2. ISIS-APO(a)Rx Phase 2 · IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS · Elevated Lipoprotein(a)
  3. IONIS-APO(a)-LRx Phase 1 · IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS · Elevated Lipoprotein(a)
  4. PRX-P4-003, (-)-FCF Phase 1 · Praxis Precision Medicines · Healthy Volunteers
  5. REGN15160 (IV) Phase 1 · Regeneron UK · Healthy
  6. REGN7508 (IV) Phase 1 · Regeneron UK · Healthy Volunteer
  7. 103900 Approved · Disc Medicine · HIV-infected

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    granted
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    Expires Thu Jul 30 2043 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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    Hemipteran active insecticidal protein

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    granted
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    granted
  10. US 11319356

    Interferon alpha 2B variants

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    granted
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    Pesticidal compositions and methods

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    granted
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    granted
  13. US 11028161

    Treating refractory migraine

    Expires Mon Jun 03 2041 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  14. US 10835503

    Pre-filled syringe

    Expires Mon Nov 12 2040 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
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    Interferon alpha 2B variants

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    granted
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    Treating refractory migraine

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    granted
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    Adjuvants

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    granted
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Frequently asked questions

What is abacavir sulfate?

abacavir sulfate (ABACAVIR SULFATE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for abacavir sulfate?

ABACAVIR SULFATE is a marketed brand name for abacavir sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of abacavir sulfate?

abacavir sulfate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.