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ombitasvir

ombitasvir (VIEKIRAX) is a nonstructural protein 5a inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AP53
US status approved
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Drug details — ombitasvir
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ombitasvir (VIEKIRAX) is a nonstructural protein 5a inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ombitasvir
Brand VIEKIRAX
Mechanism Nonstructural protein 5A inhibitor
Target Nonstructural protein 5A
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code J05AP53

Mechanism of action

Nonstructural protein 5A inhibitor

Primary target: Nonstructural protein 5A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

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  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)

Related patents

  1. US 8420596

    Macrocyclic hepatitis C serine protease inhibitors

    Expires Mon Apr 11 2033 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is ombitasvir?

ombitasvir (VIEKIRAX) is a nonstructural protein 5a inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ombitasvir?

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

What is the US approval status of ombitasvir?

ombitasvir 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.