Overview
The marketing authorisation for Vitravene has been withdrawn at the request of the marketing authorisation holder.
Authorisation details
Product details | |
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Name |
Vitravene
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Agency product number |
EMEA/H/C/000244
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Active substance |
fomivirsen
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International non-proprietary name (INN) or common name |
fomivirsen
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Therapeutic area (MeSH) |
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Anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) code |
S01AD08
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Publication details | |
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Marketing-authorisation holder |
Novartis Ophthalmics Europe Ltd.
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Revision |
0
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Date of issue of marketing authorisation valid throughout the European Union |
29/07/1999
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Contact address |
Delta House, Southwood Crescent
Southwood, Farnborough Hants, GU14 0NL United Kingdom |
Product information
30/07/2002 Vitravene - EMEA/H/C/000244 -
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Pharmacotherapeutic group
Ophthalmologicals
Therapeutic indication
For the local treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in patients with acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Until further experience is gained, fomivirsen should be used only when other therapy has been ineffective or is considered unsuitable.