Phentolamine - Opus Genetics
Alternative Names: 0.75% phentolamine ophthalmic solution - Ocularis Pharma; 1% phentolamine mesylate - Ocularis Pharma; Nyxol; Phentolamine mesylate ophthalmic solution - Ocularis Pharma; RYZUMVILatest Information Update: 10 Apr 2025
At a glance
- Originator Ocularis Pharma
- Developer Opus Genetics
- Class Antiglaucomas; Erectile dysfunction therapies; Eye disorder therapies; Imidazoles; Peripheral vasodilators; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Alpha 1 adrenergic receptor antagonists; Alpha 2 adrenergic receptor antagonists
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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
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Mydriasis
- Phase III Nyctalopia; Presbyopia
- Phase II Ocular hypertension; Open-angle glaucoma
Most Recent Events
- 31 Mar 2025 Ocuphire Pharma completes enrollment in the phase III LYNX-2 trial in Nyctalopia (Dim light vision disturbances) (Ophthalmic, Solution) in the US (NCT06349759)
- 10 Mar 2025 Opus Genetics completes enrolment in its phase III VEGA-3 trial for Presbyopia in USA
- 26 Feb 2025 Phentolamine - Opus Genetics receives Fast Track designation for Nyctalopia [Ophthalmic,Drops] in USA