Content about Ocular hypertension

April 22, 2013
FDA approves Alcon's Simbrinza

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Alcon, the drug maker said.

BASEL, Switzerland — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Alcon, the drug maker said.

July 8, 2011
American Regent launches generic Xalatan

American Regent has launched a generic drug for relieving pressure inside the eye, the company said.

SHIRLEY, N.Y. — American Regent has launched a generic drug for relieving pressure inside the eye, the company said.

American Regent announced the availability of latanoprost ophthalmic solution in the 0.005% strength.

The drug is a generic version of Pfizer’s Xalatan and is used to treat such conditions as glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

March 9, 2011
Merck seeks FDA approval for Saflutan

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted an approval application from Merck for a drug to treat eye diseases, Merck said Wednesday.

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. — The Food and Drug Administration has accepted an approval application from Merck for a drug to treat eye diseases, Merck said Wednesday.

Merck is seeking approval for Saflutan (tafluprost) ophthalmic solution, an investigational drug for relieving eye pressure in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

August 31, 2010
Allergan's elevated intraocular pressure treatment gets nod from FDA

Allergan's optimized reformulation of Lumigan has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration, the...

IRVINE, Calif. Allergan's optimized reformulation of Lumigan has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration, the drug maker said Wednesday.

Lumigan 0.01% (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) is a first-line therapy indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, Allergan said. Lumigan 0.01% will be available in fourth quarter 2010 as the newest addition to Allergan’s comprehensive glaucoma portfolio.

 

March 8, 2010
Aton Pharma launches generic for treating glaucoma, ocular hypertension

Aton Pharma has launched an authorized generic of a drug for glaucoma and ocular hypertension,...

January 27, 2010
Teva UK launches generic eye treatment

The British subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has launched a treatment for intra-ocular pressure resulting...