Verteporfin
Alternative Names: Benzoporphyrin derivative monoacid ring A; BPD; BPD-MA; CL 315555; CL 315585; CL 318952; Everteporfine; Verteporfin for injection - Novartis; Visudine; VisudyneLatest Information Update: 24 Oct 2021
At a glance
- Originator University of British Columbia
- Developer Bausch Health Companies; Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
- Class Antineoplastics; Eye disorder therapies; Porphyrins; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Immunomodulators; Photosensitisers; Reactive oxygen species stimulants
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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 Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Age-related macular degeneration; Choroidal neovascularisation
- No development reported Central serous chorioretinopathy
- Discontinued Breast cancer; Coronary artery restenosis; Diabetic macular oedema; Psoriasis; Rheumatoid arthritis
Most Recent Events
- 18 Jul 2018 Verteporfin licensed to Cheplapharm Arzneimittel worldwide, except for USA
- 13 Jul 2018 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is now called Bausch Health Companies
- 16 Jul 2016 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Central serous chorioretinopathy in Canada (IV)