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Drug profile · INN

isavuconazonium sulfate

isavuconazonium sulfate (CRESEMBA) is a lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — isavuconazonium sulfate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

isavuconazonium sulfate (CRESEMBA) is a lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN isavuconazonium sulfate
Brand CRESEMBA
Mechanism Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase inhibitor
Target Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase
Route ORAL
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase inhibitor

Primary target: Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP180584 Phase 3 · PARItec · patients with acute respiratory failure from undetermined et

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  6. miconazole nitrate Cytochrome P450 51 inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is isavuconazonium sulfate?

isavuconazonium sulfate (CRESEMBA) is a lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for isavuconazonium sulfate?

CRESEMBA is a marketed brand name for isavuconazonium sulfate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of isavuconazonium sulfate?

isavuconazonium sulfate 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.