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Aflibercept and ranibizumab
Aflibercept and ranibizumab is a Anti-VEGF agent Small molecule drug developed by Instituto de Olhos de Goiania. It is currently FDA-approved for Age-related macular degeneration (wet/neovascular), Diabetic macular edema, Retinal vein occlusion.
Aflibercept and ranibizumab are anti-VEGF agents that inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye.
Aflibercept and ranibizumab are anti-VEGF agents that inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye. Used for Age-related macular degeneration (wet/neovascular), Diabetic macular edema, Retinal vein occlusion.
At a glance
| Generic name | Aflibercept and ranibizumab |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Instituto de Olhos de Goiania |
| Drug class | Anti-VEGF agent |
| Target | VEGF-A (and VEGF-B for aflibercept) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Ophthalmology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Aflibercept is a recombinant fusion protein that acts as a VEGF trap, binding and sequestering VEGF-A and VEGF-B. Ranibizumab is a monoclonal antibody fragment that directly binds and neutralizes VEGF-A. Both agents prevent VEGF-mediated angiogenesis and vascular permeability, reducing pathological neovascularization and edema in retinal diseases.
Approved indications
- Age-related macular degeneration (wet/neovascular)
- Diabetic macular edema
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Diabetic retinopathy
Common side effects
- Conjunctival hemorrhage
- Eye pain
- Floaters
- Intraocular pressure elevation
- Endophthalmitis
- Retinal detachment
Key clinical trials
- Pivotal 2 Study of RGX-314 Gene Therapy in Participants With nAMD (PHASE3)
- Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Anti-VEGF) Monotherapy vs Anti-VEGF Followed by Subthreshold Micropulse Laser for Treating Severe Diabetic Macular Oedema When the Central Retina Goes <400 Microns (PHASE3)
- Steroid vs. Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor for Diabetic Macular Edema Prior to Phacoemulsification (PHASE4)
- The Treatment Burden of Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization
- AAVCAGsCD59 for the Treatment of Wet AMD (PHASE1)
- A Study to Establish the Safety and Tolerability of Zimura™ (Anti-C5 Aptamer) in Combination With Anti-VEGF Therapy in Subjects With Idiopathic Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy (IPCV) (PHASE2)
- Safety Study of Zimura in Combination With Anti-VEGF Therapy in Patients With Neovascular AMD (PHASE2)
- Intravitreal Injection Site and Perceived Pain
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All Anti-VEGF agent drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting VEGF-A (and VEGF-B for aflibercept)
- Manufacturer: Instituto de Olhos de Goiania — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Ophthalmology
- Indication: Drugs for Age-related macular degeneration (wet/neovascular)
- Indication: Drugs for Diabetic macular edema
- Indication: Drugs for Retinal vein occlusion
- Compare: Aflibercept and ranibizumab vs similar drugs
- Pricing: Aflibercept and ranibizumab cost, discount & access