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ganciclovir sodium

ganciclovir sodium (GANCICLOVIR SODIUM) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

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Drug details — ganciclovir sodium
US status
approved
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Route
INJECTION
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Quick answer

ganciclovir sodium (GANCICLOVIR SODIUM) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ganciclovir sodium
Brand GANCICLOVIR SODIUM
Mechanism Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor
Target DNA polymerase catalytic subunit
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Human herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase inhibitor

Primary target: DNA polymerase catalytic subunit

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is ganciclovir sodium?

ganciclovir sodium (GANCICLOVIR SODIUM) is a human herpesvirus 1 dna polymerase inhibitor. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ganciclovir sodium?

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

What is the US approval status of ganciclovir sodium?

ganciclovir sodium 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.