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| Routes of administration | Inhalation |
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| Formula | C13H22N4O7 |
| Molar mass | 346.340 g·mol−1 |
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Laninamivir (CS-8958) is a neuraminidase inhibitor that is a drug used for the treatment and prophylaxis of Influenzavirus A and Influenzavirus B. [1] It is currently in Phase III clinical trials. [2] It is a long-acting neuraminidase inhibitor administered by inhalation. [3]
Laninamivir was approved for influenza treatment in Japan in 2010 and for prophylaxis in 2013. It is currently marketed under the name Inavir by Daiichi Sankyo. Biota Pharmaceuticals [4] and Daiichi Sankyo co-own Laninamivir. On 1 April 2011, BARDA awarded up to an estimated U$231m to Biota Pharmaceuticals (Formerly Biota Holdings Ltd) wholly owned subsidiary, Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd, for the advanced development of Laninamivir in the US. [5] It is under clinical evaluations in other countries. [3] [6]