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efavirenz

efavirenz (EFAVIRENZ TEVA) 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 EMA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AR06
US status approved
Patents linked 19
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 0
Drug details — efavirenz
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
19
Programs
2
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

efavirenz (EFAVIRENZ TEVA) 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 efavirenz
Brand EFAVIRENZ TEVA
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code J05AR06

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
EMA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. AI455-110 Phase 3 · Bristol Myers Squibb · HIV Infections
  2. EFAVIRENZ Phase 2 · George Institute for · Type C Niemann-Pick Disease

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Frequently asked questions

What is efavirenz?

efavirenz (EFAVIRENZ TEVA) 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 efavirenz?

EFAVIRENZ TEVA is a marketed brand name for efavirenz. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of efavirenz?

efavirenz 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.