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Drug profile · INN

fomivirsen

fomivirsen (VITRAVENE) is a major intermediate early region 2 mrna antisense inhibitor.

EMA: withdrawn Sensory organs (S01) S01AD08
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Drug details — fomivirsen
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Sensory organs (S01)
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Quick answer

fomivirsen (VITRAVENE) is a major intermediate early region 2 mrna antisense inhibitor.

Key facts

INN fomivirsen
Brand VITRAVENE
Mechanism Major intermediate early region 2 mRNA antisense inhibitor
Target Major intermediate early region 2 mRNA
Therapeutic class Sensory organs (S01)
ATC code S01AD08

Mechanism of action

Major intermediate early region 2 mRNA antisense inhibitor

Primary target: Major intermediate early region 2 mRNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. Fomivirsen sodium Phase 2 · IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS · Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. aflibercept Sensory organs (S01)
  2. atropine sulfate Sensory organs (S01)
  3. bimatoprost Sensory organs (S01)
  4. atropine Sensory organs (S01)
  5. brinzolamide Sensory organs (S01)
  6. fomivirsen sodium Major intermediate early region 2 mRNA antisense inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is fomivirsen?

fomivirsen (VITRAVENE) is a major intermediate early region 2 mrna antisense inhibitor.

What is the brand name for fomivirsen?

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