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Ripasudil

Generic Name
Ripasudil
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C15H18FN3O2S
CAS Number
223645-67-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
11978226XX

Overview

Ripasudil, as hydrochloride hydrate (K-115), is a specifc Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase (ROCK) inhibitor used for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It was first approved for treatment in Japan in September 2014. This medication is available in the form of a 0.4% eye drop solution under the brand name Glanatec. Ripasudil is a well tolerated medication that is used when other drugs have been proven to be non-effective or cannot be administered.

Indication

Ripasudil has been proven to be effective in the twice daily treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It is currently in studies to be approved for both diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema.

Associated Conditions

  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG)

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
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Sponsor
2023/09/21
Phase 3
Recruiting
2023/04/24
Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
2023/04/03
Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
2022/12/05
Phase 1
Recruiting
Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México
2022/09/06
Phase 3
Completed
2022/03/21
Phase 3
Recruiting
2022/03/11
Phase 3
Recruiting
2020/11/09
Phase 1
Completed
2020/11/06
Phase 3
Completed
Aerie Pharmaceuticals
2018/07/02
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School

FDA Drug Approvals

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HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
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GLANATEC OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.4% W/V
SIN15886P
SOLUTION, STERILE
0.4g/100ml
2/18/2020

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

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