Research programme: nitric oxide-donating therapies - NicOx/Novaliq
Alternative Names: Nitric oxide-donating phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors - Nicox/NovaliqLatest Information Update: 27 Oct 2020
At a glance
- Originator Novaliq
- Class Antiglaucomas; Eye disorder therapies; Nitro compounds
- Mechanism of Action Nitric oxide donors; Type 5 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 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
- Discontinued Glaucoma
Most Recent Events
- 23 Oct 2020 Nicox terminates its research and development agreement with Novaliq for nitric oxide donating therapies
- 23 Oct 2020 Discontinued - Preclinical for Glaucoma in Germany (Ophthalmic)
- 21 Dec 2018 Novaliq and Nicox agree to develop nitric oxide-donating phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors for ocular hypertension