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Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate is a corticosteroid Small molecule drug developed by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery.

Loteprednol etabonate is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins.

Loteprednol etabonate is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. Used for Treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery.

At a glance

Generic nameVehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate
SponsorBausch & Lomb Incorporated
Drug classcorticosteroid
Targetglucocorticoid receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

It does this by binding to the glucocorticoid receptor, which then inhibits the transcription of pro-inflammatory genes. This leads to a decrease in the production of prostaglandins, which are mediators of inflammation.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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Frequently asked questions about Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate

What is Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate?

Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate is a corticosteroid drug developed by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, indicated for Treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery.

How does Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate work?

Loteprednol etabonate is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins.

What is Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate used for?

Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate is indicated for Treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery.

Who makes Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate?

Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate is developed by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (see full Bausch & Lomb Incorporated pipeline at /company/bausch-lomb-incorporated).

What drug class is Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate in?

Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate belongs to the corticosteroid class. See all corticosteroid drugs at /class/corticosteroid.

What development phase is Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate in?

Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate?

Common side effects of Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate include Increased intraocular pressure.

What does Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate target?

Vehicle of Ophthalmic Loteprednol Etabonate targets glucocorticoid receptor and is a corticosteroid.

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