Baloxavir marboxil
- Generic Name
- Baloxavir marboxil
- Brand Names
- Xofluza
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C27H23F2N3O7S
- CAS Number
- 1985606-14-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 505CXM6OHG
- Background
Baloxavir marboxil is an antiviral drug used to treat influenza. More specifically, it is a first-in-class cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor that works to block influenza virus proliferation. It is a prodrug of baloxavir with an improved absorption profile than its active metabolite due to the addition of a phenolic hydroxyl group to its structure. Balox...
- Indication
Baloxavir marboxil is an influenza virus polymerase acidic (PA) endonuclease inhibitor indicated for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours and who are otherwise healthy adults and pediatric patients five years of age and older, or patients 12 years of age and older who are at high risk ...
- Associated Conditions
- Flu caused by Influenza, Acute, uncomplicated Influenza
- Associated Therapies
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