Allergan, an AbbVie Company, Submits New Drug Application for Investigational AGN-190584 for the Treatment of Presbyopia
Allergan, an AbbVie company, submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for AGN-190584, a treatment for presbyopia, affecting 128 million U.S. adults. Expected FDA action is by end of 2021. AGN-190584 showed significant improvement in near vision in clinical studies without compromising distance vision. No serious adverse events were reported, with headache and conjunctival hyperemia as common non-serious side effects. This novel treatment could revolutionize care for presbyopia, offering a non-invasive option for those affected.
- FDA NDA submission for AGN-190584 could lead to the first eye drop treatment for presbyopia.
- Clinical studies demonstrated significant improvement in near vision without loss of distance vision.
- No serious adverse events reported during the clinical trials.
- None.
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan, an AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) company, today announced that it has submitted a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for investigational AGN-190584 (pilocarpine
Approximately 128 million adults in the U.S. experience presbyopia, a common and progressive eye condition that reduces the eye's ability to focus on near objects and usually impacts people after age 40. Yet, compared to other eye-related conditions, there is a much lower awareness of presbyopia by name.
"Presbyopia is a significant source of frustration for most adults over age 40 who find current treatments inconvenient or invasive," said Tom Hudson, MD, senior vice president, R&D, chief scientific officer, AbbVie. "If approved, AGN-190584 is expected to be the first eye drop to treat presbyopia, providing a novel option to those affected in the U.S."
The NDA is based primarily on data from two Phase 3 GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2 clinical studies, which evaluated the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AGN-190584 (pilocarpine
The Phase 3 GEMINI 1 and GEMINI 2 top-line results were previously announced in October 2020, and additional details of these studies will be presented at upcoming medical meetings this year.
About AGN-190584
AGN-190584 is an investigational optimized formulation of pilocarpine, a cholinergic muscarinic receptor agonist, which activates muscarinic receptors located at smooth muscles such as the iris sphincter muscle and ciliary muscle and is being investigated for the treatment of presbyopia as a topical, once-daily drop delivered by a proprietary vehicle.
The proposed mechanism of action of AGN-190584 is through contraction of the iris sphincter muscle, constricting the pupil to enhance the depth of focus and improve near and intermediate visual acuity while maintaining some pupillary response to light. AGN-190584 also contracts the ciliary muscle, facilitating accommodation.
About Allergan Eye Care
As a leader in eye care, Allergan has discovered, developed, and delivered some of the most innovative products in the industry for more than 70 years. Allergan has launched over 125 eye care products and invested billions of dollars in treatments for the most prevalent eye conditions, including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases such as diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com/. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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