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Tear film insufficiency
Approved treatments
- Miralax · Braintree
- Sandimmune · Novartis
- Xiidra · Bausch Health
Xiidra works by blocking the interaction between immune cells and the surface of the eye, reducing inflammation and promoting tear production. - Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Monooleate
- Povidone
- Sandimmune · Novartis AG (originally Sandoz)
Calcineurin inhibitor that suppresses T-cell activation by blocking IL-2 transcription, preventing organ transplant rejection. - ciclosporine · Hospices Civils de Lyon
- Xanthophyll
- Vinyl Alcohol Polymer
Polyvinyl alcohol works by forming a protective barrier on the surface of the eye to help repair and maintain the tear film. - Brethine
- Up4U · Santen Pharmaceutical
- Neoral · Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- Cyclosporin · Karolinska University Hospital
- Xiidra · Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Competitive intelligence
For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:
- Tear film insufficiency patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
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- Tear film insufficiency treatment updates RSS
Frequently asked questions about Tear film insufficiency
What drugs treat Tear film insufficiency?
Tracked treatments include Miralax, Sandimmune, Xiidra, Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Monooleate, Povidone, ciclosporine, Xanthophyll, Vinyl Alcohol Polymer.
What is the treatment for Tear film insufficiency?
Standard treatment for Tear film insufficiency includes Miralax, Sandimmune, Xiidra, Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Monooleate, Povidone. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.
Related
- Treatment landscape: Tear film insufficiency patent cliff · Tear film insufficiency CI report
- Treatment: Miralax · Braintree
- Treatment: Sandimmune · Novartis
- Treatment: Xiidra · Bausch Health
- Treatment: Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Monooleate
- Treatment: Povidone
- All diseases: Browse the disease index · Disease landscape hub
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