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thioguanine

thioguanine (LANVIS) is a inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (impdh) inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — thioguanine
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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Quick answer

thioguanine (LANVIS) is a inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (impdh) inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN thioguanine
Brand LANVIS
Mechanism Inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor
Target DNA
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is thioguanine?

thioguanine (LANVIS) is a inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (impdh) inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for thioguanine?

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

What is the US approval status of thioguanine?

thioguanine 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.