At a glance
- Originator Aventis
- Class Antivirals; Nucleosides; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action DNA 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
- No development reported Herpesvirus infections
Most Recent Events
- 22 Dec 1999 Hoechst Marion Roussel has merged with Rhône-Poulenc Rorer to form Aventis Pharma