Diclofenac ophthalmic - Novartis
Alternative Names: Fenacon; VistalLatest Information Update: 17 Dec 2021
At a glance
- Originator Alcon
- Developer Novartis
- Class Antipyretics; Antirheumatics; Non-opioid analgesics; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories; Phenylacetates; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Arachidonic acid inhibitors; Cyclooxygenase 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
- Marketed Ocular inflammation
Most Recent Events
- 09 Apr 2019 Novartis completed the spin-off of Alcon eye care devices business
- 26 Aug 2010 Alcon has been acquired by Novartis
- 05 Feb 1999 Launched for Ocular inflammation in Argentina (Ophthalmic)