Brimonidine/ripasudil - Kowa
Alternative Names: GLA-ALPHA; K-232; Ripasudil hydrochloride hydrate/brimonidine tartrate -Kowa; Ripasudil/brimonidine - KowaLatest Information Update: 10 Mar 2025
At a glance
- Originator Kowa
- Class Antiglaucomas; Azepines; Eye disorder therapies; Fluorine compounds; Imidazoles; Isoquinolines; Quinoxalines; Small molecules; Sulfonamides
- Mechanism of Action Alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonists; 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 No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Glaucoma; Ocular hypertension
Most Recent Events
- 10 Mar 2025 Preregistration for Glaucoma in Malaysia (Ophthalmic) (Kowa pipeline, March 2025)
- 10 Mar 2025 Preregistration for Ocular hypertension in Malaysia (Ophthalmic) (Kowa pipeline, March 2025)
- 25 Jul 2024 Preregistration for Glaucoma in Thailand, Singapore (Ophthalmic) (Kowa pipeline, July 2024)