Finafloxacin - MerLion Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: AL-60371; BY-377; EXE 844; EXE 844b; Finafloxacin hydrochloride; Gastrochinolon; Gastroquinolone; XtoroLatest Information Update: 16 Dec 2024
At a glance
- Originator Bayer
- Developer Alcon; MerLion Pharmaceuticals
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antibacterials; Eye disorder therapies; Fluoroquinolones; Small molecules; Urinary anti-infective agents
- Mechanism of Action DNA gyrase inhibitors; DNA topoisomerase IV inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Registered Otitis externa
- Phase II Helicobacter infections; Pyelonephritis; Urinary tract infections
- Preclinical Melioidosis
- No development reported Bacterial infections
- Discontinued Otitis media; Respiratory tract infections
Most Recent Events
- 11 Dec 2024 Finafloxacin licensed to Fonseca Biosciences in USA
- 11 Dec 2024 Fonseca Biosciences announces intention to launch Finafloxacin for Otitis externa in mid-2025
- 12 Sep 2024 Discontinued - Phase-I for Otitis media (In children, In infants) in USA (Otic) prior to September 2024 (MerLion Pharmaceuticals pipeline, September 2024)