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AzaSite®

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · FDA-approved active Small molecule

AzaSite is an azithromycin ophthalmic suspension that reduces bacterial load and inflammatory mediators in the eye to treat bacterial conjunctivitis and meibomian gland dysfunction.

AzaSite is an azithromycin ophthalmic suspension that reduces bacterial load and inflammatory mediators in the eye to treat bacterial conjunctivitis and meibomian gland dysfunction. Used for Bacterial conjunctivitis, Meibomian gland dysfunction (dry eye disease).

At a glance

Generic nameAzaSite®
Also known asAzaSite, Azithromycin ophthalmic 1%
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Drug classMacrolide antibiotic
TargetBacterial 50S ribosomal subunit
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. In addition to direct antimicrobial activity, azithromycin has immunomodulatory properties that reduce inflammatory cytokines and mucin hypersecretion in ocular tissues, making it effective for both infectious and inflammatory ocular conditions.

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