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Drug profile · INN

lifitegrast

lifitegrast (XIIDRA) is a integrin alpha-l/beta-2 (lfa-1) antagonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: application withdrawn Sensory organs (S01) S01XA25
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 0
Drug details — lifitegrast
US status
approved
Class
Sensory organs (S01)
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
0
Programs
4
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

lifitegrast (XIIDRA) is a integrin alpha-l/beta-2 (lfa-1) antagonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN lifitegrast
Brand XIIDRA
Mechanism Integrin alpha-L/beta-2 (LFA-1) antagonist
Target Integrin alpha-L/beta-2 (LFA-1)
Therapeutic class Sensory organs (S01)
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION/DROPS
ATC code S01XA25

Mechanism of action

Integrin alpha-L/beta-2 (LFA-1) antagonist

Primary target: Integrin alpha-L/beta-2 (LFA-1)

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA application withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. Lifitegrast Phase 3 · Takeda · Dry Eye Disease
  2. Lifitegrast Phase 3 · Takeda · Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
  3. Lifitegrast Phase 2 · Takeda · Allergic Conjunctivitis
  4. Lifitegrast Phase 2 · Takeda · Dry Eye

Related & competitor drugs

  1. aflibercept Sensory organs (S01)
  2. atropine sulfate Sensory organs (S01)
  3. bimatoprost Sensory organs (S01)
  4. atropine Sensory organs (S01)
  5. brinzolamide Sensory organs (S01)
  6. latanoprost Sensory organs (S01)

Frequently asked questions

What is lifitegrast?

lifitegrast (XIIDRA) is a integrin alpha-l/beta-2 (lfa-1) antagonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for lifitegrast?

XIIDRA is a marketed brand name for lifitegrast. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of lifitegrast?

lifitegrast has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.