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Drug profile · INN

letermovir

letermovir (PREVYMIS) is a dna terminase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved PMDA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — letermovir
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
2
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

letermovir (PREVYMIS) is a dna terminase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN letermovir
Brand PREVYMIS
Mechanism DNA terminase inhibitor
Target DNA terminase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route ORAL
Formulation SOLUTION
ATC code J05

Mechanism of action

DNA terminase inhibitor

Primary target: DNA terminase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP180592 Phase 3 · PARItec · Diseases [C] - Virus Diseases [C02]
  2. APHP220791 Phase 3 · PARItec · CytoMegaloVirus infections, Kidney transplant

Related & competitor drugs

  1. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  2. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  3. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  4. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  5. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  6. dengue tetravalent vaccine (live, attenuated) Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)

Frequently asked questions

What is letermovir?

letermovir (PREVYMIS) is a dna terminase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for letermovir?

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

What is the US approval status of letermovir?

letermovir 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.