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ganciclovir

ganciclovir (VITRASERT IMPLANT) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AB06
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — ganciclovir
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
1
Programs
5
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ganciclovir (VITRASERT IMPLANT) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ganciclovir
Brand VITRASERT IMPLANT
Mechanism Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
Target DNA polymerase catalytic subunit
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code J05AB06

Mechanism of action

Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor

Primary target: DNA polymerase catalytic subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP220791 Phase 3 · PARItec · CytoMegaloVirus infections, Kidney transplant
  2. ganciclovir Phase 3 · Ultragenyx UK · Cytomegalovirus Infections
  3. ALL3024 Phase 2 · Telethon Foundation · Very High-Risk T-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
  4. Protocol number 8 Phase 2 · George Institute for · Glioblstoma WHO grade IV
  5. Ganciclovir Approved · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Cytomegalovirus Infections

Related & competitor drugs

  1. acyclovir Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  2. acyclovir sodium Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
  3. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  4. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  5. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  6. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)

Related patents

  1. AU 2007332640

    Powder formulation for valganciclovir

    Expires Wed Jun 14 2028 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is ganciclovir?

ganciclovir (VITRASERT IMPLANT) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ganciclovir?

VITRASERT IMPLANT is a marketed brand name for ganciclovir. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ganciclovir?

ganciclovir 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.