Nitazoxanide - Genfit
Alternative Names: G-1090N; NTZ - Genfit; Repurposed nitazoxanide - GenfitLatest Information Update: 18 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Genfit
- Developer Genfit; Pinnacle Clinical Research
- Class Amides; Anthelmintics; Anti-inflammatories; Antidiarrhoeals; Antifibrotics; Antiprotozoals; Antivirals; Benzamides; Hepatoprotectants; Nitro compounds; Phenylacetates; Small molecules; Thiazoles
- Mechanism of Action EIF-2 kinase modulators; HN protein inhibitors; Oxidoreductase inhibitors; Receptor protein-tyrosine kinase modulators
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Liver failure
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Hepatic fibrosis
- Phase I Liver failure
Most Recent Events
- 18 Mar 2026 Phase I development for Liver Failure is underway in USA (PO, Capsules) (NCT07110441) (Genfit pipeline, March 2026)
- 09 Mar 2026 Nitazoxanide - Genfit receives Orphan Drug status for Liver failure in USA
- 09 Mar 2026 Genfit plans a phase II trial for Liver failure in the second half of 2026 (PO)