Ripasudil - D Western Therapeutics Institute/Kowa Pharmaceutical
Alternative Names: Glanatec; K-115; K-115-R; K-321; Ripasudil hydrocholoride hydrateLatest Information Update: 29 Dec 2023
At a glance
- Originator D. Western Therapeutics Institute
- Developer Kowa Pharmaceutical
- Class Antiglaucomas; Azepines; Eye disorder therapies; Fluorine compounds; Isoquinolines; Small molecules; Sulfonamides
- Mechanism of Action Rho-associated kinase 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 Glaucoma; Ocular hypertension
- Phase III Corneal disorders; Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
- Phase II Diabetic retinopathy
Most Recent Events
- 27 Apr 2023 Kowa Research Institute plans a phase III trial in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (Ophthalmic) in April 2023 (NCT05826353)
- 21 Mar 2023 Phase-III clinical trials in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (In the elderly, In adults) in Spain (Ophthalmic)(EudraCT2021-006456-14)
- 21 Mar 2023 Phase-III clinical trials in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (In adults, In the elderly) in Denmark (Ophthalmic) (EudraCT2021-006456-14)