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nelfinavir mesylate

nelfinavir mesylate (VIRACEPT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — nelfinavir mesylate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

nelfinavir mesylate (VIRACEPT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN nelfinavir mesylate
Brand VIRACEPT
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease
Route ORAL
Formulation POWDER

Mechanism of action

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor

Primary target: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is nelfinavir mesylate?

nelfinavir mesylate (VIRACEPT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 protease inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for nelfinavir mesylate?

VIRACEPT is a marketed brand name for nelfinavir mesylate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of nelfinavir mesylate?

nelfinavir mesylate 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.