Progestin Intravaginal Film
A next generation MPT film platform for once a month intravaginal administration of an ARV and a progestin (levonorgestrel (LNG) or etonogestrel (ENG)) to achieve the dual goal of preventing HIV infection and pregnancy.
For more information, contact: Lisa Rohan at lrohan@mwri.magee.edu
Development Stage:
Preclinical – Early (Pre1)
Hormonal/Non-Hormonal:
Hormonal
Delivery Route & Method:
Topical - Film - Vaginal
Mechanism of Action:
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase translocation inhibitor and progestin hormonal contraceptive
Developer:
- Magee-Women's Research Inst. & Foundation
- University of Pittsburgh
Funding:
- Nat. Institute Allergy & Infect. Diseases (NIAID)
Funding Mechanism:
NIH: R61/R33 (NIAID)
Active Ingredient(s):
- Progestin
- ARV (unspecified)
Product Indication(s):
- HIV
- Unintended Pregnancy