Ranibizumab - Genentech/Novartis Ophthalmics
Alternative Names: ACCENTRIX; AMD Fab; Anti-VEGF fragment; Lucentis; Rabinismab; RG-3645; RG-6321; rhuFab V2; rhuFab V2 AMD; Susvimo; SusvimoTM; VEGF antibody fragmentLatest Information Update: 23 Jul 2024
At a glance
- Originator Genentech
- Developer Genentech; Novartis Ophthalmics; Roche
- Class Eye disorder therapies; Immunoglobulin fragments; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action Vascular endothelial growth factor A 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 Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Choroidal neovascularisation; Degenerative myopia; Diabetic macular oedema; Diabetic retinopathy; Retinal oedema; Retinopathy of prematurity; Wet age-related macular degeneration
- Phase I/II Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
- Discontinued Retinal telangiectasis