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Cyanovirin-N
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Drug Class: Microbicides
Cyanovirin-N, also known as CV-N, is a type of medicine called a fusion inhibitor. Cyanovirin-N is being studied as a microbicide. Microbicides are substances that protect the body from infection by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Microbicides work by either destroying the microbes or preventing them from establishing an infection.

HIV/AIDS-Related Uses
Cyanovirin-N is an investigational medicine that is not yet approved by the FDA for use outside of clinical trials. It is being studied for the prevention of sexual transmission of HIV infection. This medicine does not cure HIV infection or AIDS and is being studied to reduce the risk of passing the virus to other people.

Dosage Form/Administration
Cyanovirin-N comes in a vaginal gel.

Contraindications
Individuals should tell a doctor about any medical problems before taking this medicine.

Possible Side Effects
Along with its desired effects, cyanovirin-N may cause some unwanted effects. In laboratory studies, cyanovirin-N has not been harmful to human cells. However, cyanovirin-N has not yet been studied in clinical trials and its side effects are not known.

Drug and Food Interactions
A doctor should be notified of any other medications being taken, including prescription, nonprescription (over-the-counter), or herbal medications.

Clinical Trials
Click here to search ClinicalTrials.gov for trials that use Cyanovirin-N.

Manufacturer Information
Cyanovirin-N
  Cellegy Pharmaceuticals, Inc
  3490 Oyster Point Boulevard
  Suite 200
  South San Francisco,  CA  94080
  (650) 616-2200
    
Updated February 12, 2008