NDAOPHTHALMICOINTMENT1 Generic Approved
Approved
Mar 1998
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
45/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 20h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CILOXAN is a topical ophthalmic ointment containing ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic approved in 1998. It treats bacterial conjunctivitis by interfering with bacterial DNA gyrase, achieving clinical cure in approximately 75% of patients with positive conjunctival cultures. The formulation achieves minimal systemic absorption (<2.5 ng/mL), making it well-suited for localized ocular therapy.
LOE Approaching
Product is in LOE-approaching phase with moderate competitive pressure (30%), signaling a mature team focused on brand defense and lifecycle extension rather than growth expansion.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on CILOXAN offers exposure to mature product management, healthcare provider education, and defensive competitive positioning in ophthalmology. This is an ideal role for professionals seeking stability in a legacy franchise while navigating LOE strategy and lifecycle extension initiatives.
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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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