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TAVABOROLE

Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Infectious Disease Approved 2020-10-13

TAVABOROLE is indicated for the treatment of Onychomycosis.

Source: FDA Label • SUN PHARMA CANADA • Oxaborole Antifungal

How TAVABOROLE Works

Tavaborole is an oxaborole antifungal that inhibits fungal protein synthesis. It specifically inhibits aminoacyl-transfer RNA (tRNA) synthetase, specifically leucyl-tRNA synthetase (LeuRS). This inhibition prevents the ligation of leucine to tRNA, thereby halting fungal protein synthesis and inhibiting cell growth.

Source: FDA Label
8
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Discontinued
First Approved
2020-10-13
Routes
TOPICAL
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION

TAVABOROLE Approval History

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New Indication
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Label Update
9 FDA actions from 2020 to 2023
Apr 2023 ORIGINAL
Update
May 2021 ORIGINAL
Update
Feb 2021 ORIGINAL
Update

What TAVABOROLE Treats

1 indications

TAVABOROLE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2020. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Onychomycosis
Source: FDA Label

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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TAVABOROLE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

TAVABOROLE is indicated for the treatment of Onychomycosis.

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