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Drug profile · INN

simeprevir sodium

simeprevir sodium (SOVRIAD) is a hepatitis c virus serine protease, ns3/ns4a inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved PMDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — simeprevir sodium
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

simeprevir sodium (SOVRIAD) is a hepatitis c virus serine protease, ns3/ns4a inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN simeprevir sodium
Brand SOVRIAD
Mechanism Hepatitis C virus serine protease, NS3/NS4A inhibitor
Target Hepatitis C virus serine protease, NS3/NS4A
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Hepatitis C virus serine protease, NS3/NS4A inhibitor

Primary target: Hepatitis C virus serine protease, NS3/NS4A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
PMDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is simeprevir sodium?

simeprevir sodium (SOVRIAD) is a hepatitis c virus serine protease, ns3/ns4a inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for simeprevir sodium?

SOVRIAD is a marketed brand name for simeprevir sodium. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of simeprevir sodium?

simeprevir sodium 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.