Omaciclovir
Alternative Names: 2HMHBG; H2GLatest Information Update: 29 Feb 2008
At a glance
- Originator Medivir AB
- Class Antiretrovirals; Nucleosides; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action DNA-directed DNA polymerase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Herpes simplex virus infections; HIV infections; Varicella zoster virus infections
Most Recent Events
- 09 Jul 2001 H2G is now called omaciclovir (INN)
- 23 Feb 1999 Development is continuing with the prodrug, MIV 606
- 23 Feb 1999 Suspended-II for Herpes simplex virus infections in Sweden (Unknown route)