Fosravuconazole

Fosravuconazole (trade name Nailin) is a triazole antifungal agent.[1][2] In Japan, it is approved for the treatment of onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail.[3] It is a prodrug that is converted into ravuconazole.[1]

Fosravuconazole
Clinical data
Other namesBMS-379224; BFE-1224; E-1224
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC23H20F2N5O5PS
Molar mass547.47 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

The Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative is studying fosravuconazole as a potential treatment for eumycetoma.[1][4]

References

  1. Yamaguchi, Hideyo (2016). "Potential of Ravuconazole and its Prodrugs as the New Oral Therapeutics for Onychomycosis". Medical Mycology Journal. 57 (4): E93–E110. doi:10.3314/mmj.16-00006. PMID 27904057.
  2. "Fosravuconazole - Seren Pharmaceuticals". Adis Insight.
  3. "Oral Antifungal Agent Nailin Capsules 100 mg Approved in Japan" (Press release). Eisai. January 19, 2018.
  4. "Fosravuconazole". Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative.
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