NDAOPHTHALMICOINTMENT
Approved
Mar 2019
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
AVACLYR (acyclovir) by Charter Medical is dna polymerase inhibitors [moa]. First approved in 2019.
Drug data last refreshed 5h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
AVACLYR is an ophthalmic ointment formulation of acyclovir, a nucleoside analog DNA polymerase inhibitor used to treat herpes simplex virus infections of the eye. It works by inhibiting viral DNA replication, preventing virus spread in ocular tissues. The product targets localized herpes keratitis and related HSV eye conditions.
PeakPost-LOE
AVACLYR is in peak commercial phase with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), suggesting a mature franchise requiring defensive positioning and specialized ophthalmology-focused sales execution.
Mechanism of Action
DNA Polymerase Inhibitors
Pharmacologic Class:
Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
The Bioequivalence Study of Acyclovir 800 mg Tablet in Healthy Thai Volunteers Under Fasting Conditions
Started Feb 2024
40 enrolled
Healthy Volunteer
Neonatal Phase 1 Valacyclovir Study
Started Aug 2023
17 enrolled
Herpes Simplex
A Study to Compare Sitavig (Acyclovir) Buccal Tablet With a Placebo in the Treatment of Herpes Labialis in Participants Whose Immune System Works Normally
Started Nov 2021
2,020 enrolled
Recurrent Herpes Labialis
Pharmacokinetic Properties of 200 and 400 mg Acyclovir Tablet in Indonesia Healthy Subject
Started Feb 2020
56 enrolled
Drug Use
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Combined Treatment of Patients With Severe Herpes Simplex (HSV) Infection by Valacyclovir and Interferon Inducer Kagocel
Started Oct 2017
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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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