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Besifloxacin

Generic Name
Besifloxacin
Brand Names
Besivance
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C19H21ClFN3O3
CAS Number
141388-76-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
BFE2NBZ7NX

Overview

Besifloxacin is a fourth generation fluoroquinolone-type opthalmic antibiotic for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. FDA approved on May 28, 2009.

Indication

Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. Bacterial isolates that are susceptible to besifloxacin include: CDC coryneform group G; Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum; Corynebacterium striatum; Haemophilus influenzae; Moraxella lacunata; Staphylococcus aureus; Staphylococcus epidermidis; Staphylococcus hominis; Staphylococcus lugdunensis; Streptococcus mitis group; Streptococcus oralis; Streptococcus pneumoniae; Streptococcus salivarius*

Associated Conditions

  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2020/09/09
Phase 1
Completed
Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana
2015/07/14
Not Applicable
Completed
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
2013/08/27
Phase 2
Terminated
Cornea Consultants Of Nashville
2012/12/04
Phase 3
Terminated
2011/10/19
Phase 4
Completed
Ophthalmology Consultants, Ltd.
2011/09/09
Phase 1
Completed
2011/04/06
Phase 3
Terminated
2011/02/15
Phase 4
Completed
Bucci Laser Vision Institute
2011/02/15
Phase 4
Completed
2010/08/05
Phase 3
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
24208-446
OPHTHALMIC
6 mg in 1 mL
2/2/2022
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-6282
OPHTHALMIC
6 mg in 1 mL
7/22/2011
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-1241
OPHTHALMIC
6 mg in 1 mL
2/2/2022

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
BESIVANCE besifloxacin 0.6% w/v suspension eye drops bottle
201509
Medicine
A
11/7/2013

Health Canada Drug Approvals

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No Health Canada approvals found for this drug.

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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