Famciclovir - Novartis
Alternative Names: AK-120; BRL-42810; FamvirLatest Information Update: 08 Jul 2023
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At a glance
- Originator GlaxoSmithKline
- Developer Asahi Kasei Pharma Corp; Astellas Pharma; GSK; Maruho; Novartis; Solvay
- Class Antivirals; Nucleosides; Purines; 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.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Herpes simplex virus infections; Herpes zoster; Herpesvirus infections
- No development reported Herpes labialis
- Discontinued Epstein-Barr virus infections; Hepatitis B
Most Recent Events
- 21 Feb 2019 Registered for Herpes simplex virus infections (Recurrent) in Japan (PO)
- 01 Dec 2018 Preregistration for Herpes simplex virus infections (Recurrent) in Japan (PO) before February 2019
- 31 Oct 2018 Maruho completes a phase III trial for Herpes simplex virus infections (Recurrent) in Japan (PO) (JapicCTI-163223)