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atovaquone

atovaquone (ATOVACUE) is a cytochrome b inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Congress events 3
Drug details — atovaquone

Quick answer

atovaquone (ATOVACUE) is a cytochrome b inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN atovaquone
Brand ATOVACUE
Mechanism Cytochrome b inhibitor
Target Cytochrome b
Route ORAL
Formulation SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

Cytochrome b inhibitor

Primary target: Cytochrome b

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Congress & event coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. Atovaquone Oral Suspension Phase 1 · United Therapeutics Europe · Locally Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  1. CA 2767560

    ATOVAQUONE A DIAMETRE DE PARTICULES (D<SB>90</SB>) VARIANT DE PLUS DE 3UM A ENVIRON 10UM

    Expires Wed Jan 23 2030 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is atovaquone?

atovaquone (ATOVACUE) is a cytochrome b inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for atovaquone?

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

What is the US approval status of atovaquone?

atovaquone 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.