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Simbrinza 0.2%-1% Ophthalmic Suspension

Prairie Eye Center · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Simbrinza combines a beta-adrenergic antagonist and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing aqueous humor production.

Simbrinza combines a beta-adrenergic antagonist and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing aqueous humor production. Used for Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension.

At a glance

Generic nameSimbrinza 0.2%-1% Ophthalmic Suspension
SponsorPrairie Eye Center
Drug classFixed-dose combination of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
TargetCarbonic anhydrase II; alpha-2 adrenergic receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Simbrinza contains brinzolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor) and brimonidine (alpha-2 adrenergic agonist). Brinzolamide inhibits carbonic anhydrase in the ciliary body, reducing aqueous humor secretion. Brimonidine stimulates alpha-2 adrenergic receptors to further decrease aqueous humor production and increase uveoscleral outflow. Together, these mechanisms lower intraocular pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

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