Rimexolone
Alternative Names: AL-2178; FID 109980; ORG 6216; Rimexel; Trimexolone; Vexol; VexolonLatest Information Update: 15 Apr 2019
At a glance
- Originator Organon
- Developer Alcon; Schering-Plough
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antirheumatics; Pregnadienes; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Arachidonic acid inhibitors; Immunomodulators; Lipocortin synthesis agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Ocular inflammation; Uveitis
- No development reported Rheumatic disorders
- Discontinued Dry eyes
Most Recent Events
- 09 Apr 2019 Novartis completed the spin-off of Alcon
- 08 Apr 2011 Novartis completes acquisition of Alcon
- 26 Aug 2010 Alcon has been acquired by Novartis