Title

Genvir

Authors

Dale L. Barnard, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Genvir

Volume

2

Publication Date

2001

First Page

622

Last Page

623

Abstract

Flamel Technologies is developing Genvir (formerly known as Viropump), a twice-daily controlled-release formulation of aciclovir, for potential use in the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus infections. Genvir utilizes Flamel's proprietary Micropump technology, a microparticle-based drug delivery system designed to extend the time of absorption of drugs in the small intestine. The drug shows a comparable therapeutic efficacy to valaciclovir and famciclovir (both GlaxoSmithKline) [313393]. Phase III trials have been completed [302829]. In August 2000, Flamel filed for regulatory approval for the treatment of herpes in France, as a prelude to a pan-European approval [378641] and is preparing an IND application to begin clinical trials for genital herpes in the US [245970].

Comments

Curr. Opin. Investig. Drugs. 2: 622-623. PMID: 11569934

Recommended Citation

Barnard, D.L. 2001. Genvir. Curr. Opin. Investig. Drugs. 2: 622-623. PMID: 11569934