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Nelfinavir Mesylate

FDA-approved product (powder, oral), marketed as Viracept.

Registered studies
50+
Lab records
0
Pathogens at ≥40%
3 of 4

Chemical structure

Chemical structure of Nelfinavir Mesylate
A drawing shows what the molecule is, not what it does.

Existing / approved use

Documented · FDA, WHO, ChEMBL

Approved for

  • HIV infection
  • HIV-1 infection

Indications ChEMBL records as approved, from FDA and DailyMed labels. Label ↗

WHO therapeutic group
Protease inhibitors
Anti-infective classification
Classified as another kind of anti-infective (for example an antifungal, antiviral or antiparasitic medicine).WHO ATC J05AE04

Repurposing investigation

This medicine is being investigated here for AI-predicted antimicrobial activity against M. tuberculosis, MRSA and E. coli. It was surfaced computationally for further investigation; it is not an established treatment for these infections.

AI-predicted activity

AI prediction · nothing measured
  • MRSA46.1% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
  • E. coli42.2% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
  • K. pneumoniae34.4% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
  • M. tuberculosis59.0% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.

A model’s estimate of laboratory activity against each pathogen species. It is not clinical effectiveness.

Evidence

Clinical and experimental

Documented evidence

Clinical

50+registered studies name this medicine, for any condition. The registry search keeps the first 50, so there may be more. See them below.

Experimental

No evidence found

No laboratory measurement against the four pathogens in the ChEMBL records loaded here.

Docking

Computational · nothing measured

Dihydrofolate reductase ↗ (E. coli)

Not yet docked: queued in the docking rundetails

KPC-2 carbapenemase ↗ (K. pneumoniae)

Not yet docked: queued in the docking rundetails

Enoyl-ACP reductase (InhA) ↗ (M. tuberculosis)

Not yet docked: queued in the docking rundetails

Dihydrofolate reductase ↗ (MRSA)

Not yet docked: queued in the docking rundetails

AutoDock Vina, one experimentally solved protein per pathogen. This project’s screening target is -7.0 kcal/mol, its own mark rather than a universal cutoff. A docking score is a structural hypothesis, not proof of binding, and requires experimental validation.

Other medicines to investigate

AI prediction · nothing measured

Other repurposing candidates: approved medicines besides Nelfinavir Mesylate with AI-predicted activity ≥40% against the chosen pathogen, leaving out existing antimicrobials. They are computational candidates for further investigation, not alternatives and not recommendations.

Sorted by AI-predicted activity, high to low. The order is not a ranking of which medicine is better.

Registered studies

A registration describes a study; it does not establish a positive result.

  • Nelfinavir and M8 Drug-level Monitoring in HIV-1 Infection

    NCT00205283 · start 2003-08

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00205283
    Conditions
    HIV Infections
    Interventions
    Nelfinavir
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2003-08
    Completion
    2005-08-01
    Enrolment
    20

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections
    InterventionNelfinavir
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted
  • Pharmacokinetic Study of Antiretroviral Drugs and Related Drugs During and After Pregnancy

    NCT00042289 · start 2003-06-09

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00042289
    Conditions
    HIV Infections
    Interventions
    atazanavir/cobicistat; darunavir/ritonavir dosage #1; darunavir/ritonavir dosage #2; darunavir/ritonavir dosage #3; elvitegravir/cobicistat; dolutegravir; tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF); TAF w/cobicistat; TAF w/cobicistat or ritonavir; efavirenz; darunavir/cobicistat; lopinavir/ritonavir dosage #1; atazanavir/ritonavir/tenofovir dosage #1; rifampicin; ethambutol; isoniazid; pyrazinamide; kanamycin; amikacin; capreomycin; moxifloxacin; levoflaxacin; ofloxacin; ethionamide/prothionamide; terizidone/cycloserine; para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS); high dose INH; bedaquiline; clofazamine; delamanid; linezolid; pretomanid; ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel implant; nevirapine; amprenavir; abacavir; lopinavir/ritonavir dosage #2; indinavir/ritonavir dosage #1; fosamprenavir/ritonavir; lopinavir/ritonavir dosage #3; atazanavir/ritonavir dosage #1; didanosine delayed release (Videx® EC); emtricitabine; tenofovir; nelfinavir dosage #1; tipranavir/ritonavir; lopinavir/ritonavir dosage #4; ralteg
    Study type
    OBSERVATIONAL
    Phase
    Not recorded
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2003-06-09
    Completion
    2020-09-30
    Enrolment
    1,578

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections
    Interventionatazanavir/cobicistat; darunavir/ritonavir dosage #1; darunavir/ritonavir dosage #2; darunavir/ritonavir dosage #3 +45 more
    PhaseNot recorded
    Registry statusCompleted
  • The Effects of HIV Protease Inhibitors in Severe Sepsis

    NCT00346580 · start 2003-06

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00346580
    Conditions
    Sepsis
    Interventions
    Nelfinavir
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 1
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2003-06
    Completion
    2005-09
    Enrolment
    60

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionSepsis
    InterventionNelfinavir
    PhasePhase 1
    Registry statusCompleted
  • Effect of Different Boosting Agents on Pharmacokinetics of BILR 355 BS Dissolved in Polyethylene Glycol 400 (PEG 400) in Healthy Male Volunteers

    NCT02257008 · start 2003-03

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT02257008
    Conditions
    Healthy
    Interventions
    BILR 355 BS; Grapefruit juice; Nelfinavir; Atazanavir; Ritonavir
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 1
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2003-03
    Completion
    Not recorded
    Enrolment
    44

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHealthy
    InterventionBILR 355 BS; Grapefruit juice; Nelfinavir; Atazanavir +1 more
    PhasePhase 1
    Registry statusCompleted
  • A Study to Determine Effective Prophylaxis and Treatment of Nelfinavir-Associated Diarrhea

    NCT00650637 · start 2003-01

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00650637
    Conditions
    Diarrhea
    Interventions
    Calcium Carbonate; nelfinavir; lamivudine; loperamide; Calcium carbonate not administered; nelfinavir; lamivudine + zidovudine
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 3
    Registry status
    Terminated
    Start
    2003-01
    Completion
    2003-08
    Enrolment
    17

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionDiarrhea
    InterventionCalcium Carbonate; nelfinavir; lamivudine; loperamide +3 more
    PhasePhase 3
    Registry statusTerminated
  • Combination Treatment With and Without Protease Inhibitors for Women Who Begin Therapy for HIV Infection During Pregnancy

    NCT00017719 · start 2002-05

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00017719
    Conditions
    HIV Infections; Pregnancy
    Interventions
    Lamivudine; Lamivudine/Zidovudine; Nelfinavir mesylate; Nevirapine; Zidovudine
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 3
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2002-05
    Completion
    2006-03
    Enrolment
    440

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections; Pregnancy
    InterventionLamivudine; Lamivudine/Zidovudine; Nelfinavir mesylate; Nevirapine +1 more
    PhasePhase 3
    Registry statusCompleted
  • A Study of Indinavir Plus Ritonavir Plus Two NRTIs vs. Nelfinavir Plus Two NRTIs in HIV Positive Patients (0639-112)(COMPLETED)

    NCT00541463 · start 2001-01

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00541463
    Conditions
    HIV Infections
    Interventions
    MK0639, indinavir sulfate / Duration of Treatment: 48 Weeks; Comparator: nelfinavir mesylate / Duration of Treatment: 48 Weeks
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 2
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2001-01
    Completion
    2003-05
    Enrolment
    330

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections
    InterventionMK0639, indinavir sulfate / Duration of Treatment: 48 Weeks; Comparator: nelfinavir mesylate / Duration of Treatment: 48 Weeks
    PhasePhase 2
    Registry statusCompleted
  • TBTC Study 23B:Intensive PK of the Nelfinavir Rifabutin Interaction in Patients With HIV-TB

    NCT00023400 · start 2000-02

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00023400
    Conditions
    HIV Infections; Tuberculosis
    Interventions
    Nelfinavir; Rifabutin
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 4
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2000-02
    Completion
    2002-02
    Enrolment
    20

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections; Tuberculosis
    InterventionNelfinavir; Rifabutin
    PhasePhase 4
    Registry statusCompleted
  • Combination Treatment Using Capravirine (AG1549), Nelfinavir, and Two Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors in HIV Patients Who Failed Initial Combination Therapy

    NCT00004985 · start 2000-01

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00004985
    Conditions
    HIV Infections
    Interventions
    Capravirine; Nelfinavir mesylate
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 2
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    2000-01
    Completion
    Not recorded
    Enrolment
    75

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections
    InterventionCapravirine; Nelfinavir mesylate
    PhasePhase 2
    Registry statusCompleted
  • A Study to Compare the Safety and Effectiveness of Two Dosing Schedules of Lamivudine in Combination With Two Other Anti-HIV Drugs

    NCT00002442 · start 1999-06

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00002442
    Conditions
    HIV Infections
    Interventions
    Indinavir sulfate; Nelfinavir mesylate; Lamivudine; Stavudine
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 2
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    1999-06
    Completion
    Not recorded
    Enrolment
    Not recorded

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections
    InterventionIndinavir sulfate; Nelfinavir mesylate; Lamivudine; Stavudine
    PhasePhase 2
    Registry statusCompleted
  • A Comparison of Two Triple-Drug Combinations in Patients Who Have Never Been Treated With Anti-HIV Drugs

    NCT00002411 · start 1998-03

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00002411
    Conditions
    HIV Infections
    Interventions
    Nelfinavir mesylate; Lamivudine; Stavudine; Zidovudine; Didanosine
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    1998-03
    Completion
    1999-09
    Enrolment
    Not recorded

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections
    InterventionNelfinavir mesylate; Lamivudine; Stavudine; Zidovudine +1 more
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted
  • Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With AIDS-Related Kaposi's Sarcoma

    NCT00003008 · start 1997-12-15

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00003008
    Conditions
    Sarcoma
    Interventions
    indinavir sulfate; nelfinavir mesylate; paclitaxel; ritonavir; saquinavir mesylate
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 2
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    1997-12-15
    Completion
    Not recorded
    Enrolment
    33

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionSarcoma
    Interventionindinavir sulfate; nelfinavir mesylate; paclitaxel; ritonavir +1 more
    PhasePhase 2
    Registry statusCompleted
  • A Pilot Open Label Trial of HIV Therapy With d4T (Stavudine), ddI (Didanosine), Nelfinavir and Hydroxyurea in Subjects With Early Asymptomatic HIV Infection

    NCT00002176 · start 1997-05

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00002176
    Conditions
    HIV Infections
    Interventions
    Hydroxyurea; Nelfinavir mesylate; Stavudine; Didanosine
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    1997-05
    Completion
    2000-03
    Enrolment
    Not recorded

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections
    InterventionHydroxyurea; Nelfinavir mesylate; Stavudine; Didanosine
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted
  • A Randomized Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of a Strategy of Starting With Nelfinavir Versus Ritonavir Added to Background Antiretroviral (AR) Nucleoside Therapy in HIV-Infected Individuals With CD4+ Cell Counts Less Than or Equal to 200/mm3

    NCT00000859

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00000859
    Conditions
    HIV Infections
    Interventions
    Indinavir sulfate; Ritonavir; Nelfinavir mesylate
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Not applicable
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    Not recorded
    Completion
    2001-12
    Enrolment
    1,300

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections
    InterventionIndinavir sulfate; Ritonavir; Nelfinavir mesylate
    PhaseNot applicable
    Registry statusCompleted
  • A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerance of Nelfinavir (NFV) Given With Zidovudine (ZDV) and Lamivudine (3TC) in HIV-Positive Pregnant Women and Their Infants

    NCT00000887

    Registered record
    Registry ID
    NCT00000887
    Conditions
    HIV Infections; Pregnancy
    Interventions
    Nelfinavir mesylate; Lamivudine; Zidovudine
    Study type
    INTERVENTIONAL
    Phase
    Phase 1
    Registry status
    Completed
    Start
    Not recorded
    Completion
    2004-07
    Enrolment
    24

    As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.

    ConditionHIV Infections; Pregnancy
    InterventionNelfinavir mesylate; Lamivudine; Zidovudine
    PhasePhase 1
    Registry statusCompleted