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verteporfin

verteporfin (VISUDYNE) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Sensory organs (S01) S01LA01
US status approved
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Drug details — verteporfin
US status
approved
Class
Sensory organs (S01)
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

verteporfin (VISUDYNE) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN verteporfin
Brand VISUDYNE
Mechanism DNA inhibitor
Target DNA
Therapeutic class Sensory organs (S01)
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE
ATC code S01LA01

Mechanism of action

DNA inhibitor

Primary target: DNA

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Related & competitor drugs

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  4. atropine sulfate Sensory organs (S01)
  5. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. bimatoprost Sensory organs (S01)

Frequently asked questions

What is verteporfin?

verteporfin (VISUDYNE) is a dna inhibitor. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for verteporfin?

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

What is the US approval status of verteporfin?

verteporfin 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.