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zanamivir

zanamivir (DECTOVA) is a neuraminidase inhibitor. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05) J05AH01
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — zanamivir
US status
approved
Class
Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route
INHALATION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

zanamivir (DECTOVA) is a neuraminidase inhibitor. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN zanamivir
Brand DECTOVA
Mechanism Neuraminidase inhibitor
Target Neuraminidase
Therapeutic class Antiinfectives for systemic use (J05)
Route INHALATION
Formulation POWDER
ATC code J05AH01

Mechanism of action

Neuraminidase inhibitor

Primary target: Neuraminidase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Dectova 10 mg/mL solution for infusion Phase 2 · GSK Glaxo Smith · Influenza, Human

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Frequently asked questions

What is zanamivir?

zanamivir (DECTOVA) is a neuraminidase inhibitor. Route of administration: inhalation. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for zanamivir?

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

What is the US approval status of zanamivir?

zanamivir 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.