Chemical formula: C₁₂H₂₀N₄O₇ Molecular mass: 332.31 g/mol PubChem compound: 60855
Zanamivir is a selective inhibitor of neuraminidase, the influenza virus surface enzyme. Neuraminidase inhibition occurred in vitro at very low zanamivir concentrations (50% inhibition at 0.64nM–7.9nM against influenza A and B strains).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| J05AH01 | Zanamivir | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J05 Antivirals for systemic use → J05A Direct acting antivirals → J05AH Neuraminidase inhibitors |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RELENZA Inhalation powder, pre-dispensed | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Zanamivir is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)Ecuador (EC)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Japan (JP)Malta (MT)Mexico (MX)New Zealand (NZ)Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Spain (ES)Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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