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Drug profile · INN

molnupiravir

molnupiravir (LAGEVRIO) is a rna disrupting agent. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

EMA: application withdrawn TGA: approved PMDA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05A
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Drug details — molnupiravir
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

molnupiravir (LAGEVRIO) is a rna disrupting agent. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

Key facts

INN molnupiravir
Brand LAGEVRIO
Mechanism RNA disrupting agent
Target RNA
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
ATC code J05A

Mechanism of action

RNA disrupting agent

Primary target: RNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA application withdrawn
TGA approved
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. MK-4482-023 Phase 3 · MSD Merck Sharp · SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection
  2. Molnupiravir Phase 3 · Merck KGaA, Darmstadt · Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Related & competitor drugs

  1. atazanavir sulfate Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
  2. casimersen Dystrophin pre-mRNA positive modulator
  3. colistimethate sodium Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  4. covid-19 mrna vaccine Antiinfectives for systemic use (J07)
  5. daptomycin Antiinfectives for systemic use (J01)
  6. darunavir Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)

Frequently asked questions

What is molnupiravir?

molnupiravir (LAGEVRIO) is a rna disrupting agent. Associated with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

What is the brand name for molnupiravir?

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