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famciclovir

famciclovir (FAMVIR) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — famciclovir
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

famciclovir (FAMVIR) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN famciclovir
Brand FAMVIR
Mechanism Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
Target DNA polymerase catalytic subunit
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor

Primary target: DNA polymerase catalytic subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Famciclovir 500 mg Tablets Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · Healthy

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  4. ganciclovir sodium Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  5. penciclovir Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  6. valacyclovir hydrochloride Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  1. US 7473780

    Drying process for preparing crystalline solid famciclovir

    Expires Mon Jan 01 2029 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is famciclovir?

famciclovir (FAMVIR) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for famciclovir?

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

What is the US approval status of famciclovir?

famciclovir 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.