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candicidin

candicidin (VANOBID) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: vaginal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — candicidin
US status
approved
Class
Route
VAGINAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

candicidin (VANOBID) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: vaginal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN candicidin
Brand VANOBID
Mechanism Cell membrane inhibitor
Target Cell membrane
Route VAGINAL
Formulation OINTMENT

Mechanism of action

Cell membrane inhibitor

Primary target: Cell membrane

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is candicidin?

candicidin (VANOBID) is a cell membrane inhibitor. Route of administration: vaginal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for candicidin?

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

What is the US approval status of candicidin?

candicidin 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.