Vapendavir - Altesa Biosceinces/Vaxart
Alternative Names: BTA-798Latest Information Update: 24 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator Biota Holdings
- Developer Altesa Biosciences; Aviragen Therapeutics; Vaxart
- Class Antivirals; Benzoxazoles; Ethers; Piperidines; Pyridazines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Capsid protein inhibitors; Rhinovirus replication inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Rhinovirus infections
Most Recent Events
- 19 Feb 2026 Altesa BioSciences plans a phase IIb CARDINAL trial for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Rhinovirus infections in the US and UK in Q2 2026
- 28 Sep 2025 Vapendavir is still in phase-II trials for Rhinovirus infections (In volunteers) in United Kingdom (PO, capsule)
- 28 Sep 2025 Adverse events data from a phase-IIa trial in Rhinovirus infections (In volunteers) released by Altesa Biosceinces