NDAOPHTHALMICSOLUTION/DROPS
Approved
Dec 2006
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
4
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
ALAWAY (ketotifen fumarate) by Bausch + Lomb is state, the lens when placed on the cornea, acts as a refracting medium to focus light rays on the retina to correct refractive ametropia for as long as the lens is worn (up to 24 hours while awake). Approved for allergic conjunctivitis, seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. First approved in 2006.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ALAWAY is a ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution approved in 2006 for allergic and seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. It functions as an H1 receptor antagonist and mast cell stabilizer that prevents ocular allergic itch for up to 12 hours, enabling continued lens wear during allergen exposure. The drug is administered as topical eye drops.
LOE Approaching
Product is approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), suggesting defensive positioning and team focus on managed care and physician retention strategies.
Mechanism of Action
state, the lens when placed on the cornea, acts as a refracting medium to focus light rays on the retina to correct refractive ametropia for as long as the lens is worn (up to 24 hours while awake). Drug Component Ketotifen fumarate, a benzocycloheptathiophene derivative, is a H 1 receptor…
Indications (2)
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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