Medicine guide
Vitravene
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- Prescription status not stated
- Eyes and ears
- Active substance
- Fomivirsen
- Used in
- Eyes and ears
- Made by
- Novartis Ophthalmics Europe Ltd.
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
What it is for
- 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.
From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency
Details
| Made by | Novartis Ophthalmics Europe Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Fomivirsen |
| Used in | Eyes and ears |
| Classification | S01AD08 · Eyes and ears |
| Authorised on | 1999-07-29 |
| Last updated by the regulator | 2002-08-07 |
| EMA product number | EMEA/H/C/000244 |
Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).