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Combigan Ophthalmic Solutiom

Genovate Biotechnology Co., Ltd., · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Combigan combines a beta-adrenergic antagonist and an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist to reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing aqueous humor production and increasing uveoscleral outflow.

Combigan combines a beta-adrenergic antagonist and an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist to reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing aqueous humor production and increasing uveoscleral outflow. Used for Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension.

At a glance

Generic nameCombigan Ophthalmic Solutiom
SponsorGenovate Biotechnology Co., Ltd.,
Drug classFixed-dose combination of alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and beta-adrenergic antagonist
TargetAlpha-2 adrenergic receptors and beta-adrenergic receptors
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Brimonidine tartrate, the alpha-2 agonist component, selectively stimulates alpha-2 adrenergic receptors to reduce aqueous humor production and enhance uveoscleral outflow. Timolol maleate, the non-selective beta-blocker component, decreases aqueous humor production through inhibition of beta-adrenergic receptors. Together, these complementary mechanisms provide additive intraocular pressure reduction in glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

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