NDAOPHTHALMICSOLUTION/DROPS
Approved
Apr 2013
Lifecycle
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Competitive Pressure
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Clinical Trials
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Data completeness
6/8 — Strong
PROLENSA (bromfenac sodium) by Bausch + Lomb is anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid) that has anti-inflammatory activity. Approved for macular edema, diabetic retinopathy. First approved in 2013.
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PROLENSA (bromfenac sodium) is an ophthalmic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) approved in 2013 for reducing postoperative inflammation and ocular pain following cataract surgery. It works by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) 1 and 2 enzymes, thereby blocking prostaglandin synthesis, which are key mediators of intraocular inflammation. Administered as eye drops, PROLENSA addresses a critical post-surgical need in ophthalmology where rapid inflammation control directly impacts patient comfort and surgical outcomes.
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7.5 years to LOEMechanism of Action
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has anti-inflammatory activity. The mechanism of its action is thought to be due to its ability to block prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) 1 and 2. Prostaglandins have been shown in many animal models to be mediators of certain kinds of…
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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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