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natamycin

natamycin (NATACYN) is a ergosterol sequestering agent. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — natamycin
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
1
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

natamycin (NATACYN) is a ergosterol sequestering agent. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN natamycin
Brand NATACYN
Mechanism Ergosterol sequestering agent
Target Ergosterol
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SUSPENSION

Mechanism of action

Ergosterol sequestering agent

Primary target: Ergosterol

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. amphotericin b Ergosterol sequestering agent
  2. nystatin Ergosterol sequestering agent

Related patents

  1. US 6844004

    Topical formulations of natamycin/pimaricin

    Expires Mon Jan 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is natamycin?

natamycin (NATACYN) is a ergosterol sequestering agent. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for natamycin?

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

What is the US approval status of natamycin?

natamycin 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.