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amprenavir

amprenavir (AGENERASE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AE05
US status approved
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Drug details — amprenavir
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

amprenavir (AGENERASE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN amprenavir
Brand AGENERASE
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code J05AE05

Mechanism of action

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor

Primary target: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

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Frequently asked questions

What is amprenavir?

amprenavir (AGENERASE) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for amprenavir?

AGENERASE is a marketed brand name for amprenavir. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of amprenavir?

amprenavir 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.