NDAOPHTHALMICSOLUTION/DROPS1 Generic Approved
Approved
Dec 1990
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
45/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 18h ago · AI intelligence enriched 6d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CILOXAN is a ciprofloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution approved in 1990 for bacterial eye infections and corneal ulcers. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic delivered as eye drops that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase. The product treats patients with acute bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, and other ophthalmic infections.
$0.001BPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
As an older small-molecule product approaching loss of exclusivity with modest Part D spending ($1M), teams are likely focused on cost management and preparation for generic competition.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on CILOXAN offers limited growth opportunities given its mature lifecycle and approaching loss of exclusivity, making it better suited for professionals focused on portfolio defense, cost optimization, and managed decline. Careers on this product are most valuable for those seeking experience in legacy brand management and transition planning rather than innovation or launch activities.
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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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