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Drug profile · INN

cabotegravir

cabotegravir (VOCABRIA) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 integrase inhibitor. Associated with ViiV Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AX
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 3
Drug details — cabotegravir

Quick answer

cabotegravir (VOCABRIA) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 integrase inhibitor. Associated with ViiV Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cabotegravir
Brand VOCABRIA
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 integrase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 integrase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route INTRAMUSCULAR
Formulation SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE
ATC code J05AX

Mechanism of action

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 integrase inhibitor

Primary target: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 integrase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. 219700 Phase 3 · ViiV Healthcare Pty · HIV-1 infection
  2. 221611 Phase 3 · ViiV Healthcare Pty · HIV Infections

Related & competitor drugs

  1. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  2. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  3. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  4. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  5. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  6. dengue tetravalent vaccine (live, attenuated) Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)

Frequently asked questions

What is cabotegravir?

cabotegravir (VOCABRIA) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 integrase inhibitor. Associated with ViiV Healthcare Pty Ltd. Route of administration: intramuscular. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cabotegravir?

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

What is the US approval status of cabotegravir?

cabotegravir 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.