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Drug profile · INN

stavudine

stavudine (ZERIT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AF04
US status approved
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Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — stavudine
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

stavudine (ZERIT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN stavudine
Brand ZERIT
Mechanism Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Target Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE
ATC code J05AF04

Mechanism of action

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor

Primary target: Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. AI455-110 Phase 3 · Bristol Myers Squibb · HIV Infections

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  1. abacavir sulfate Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor
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  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 stavudine?

stavudine (ZERIT) is a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for stavudine?

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

What is the US approval status of stavudine?

stavudine 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.