At a glance
- Originator Alcon
- Class Antihyperglycaemics
- Mechanism of Action Aldehyde reductase inhibitors
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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
- No development reported Diabetic complications
Most Recent Events
- 09 Apr 2019 Novartis completed the spin-off of Alcon eye care devices business
- 26 Feb 2001 Profile reviewed but no significant changes made
- 10 Jul 1998 No-Development-Reported for Diabetic complications in USA (Ophthalmic)