To be released on October 5, 2009:『LUMIGAN®Ophthalmic Solution 0.03%』for the treatment of Glaucoma / Ocular Hypertension
For Immediate Release
Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
To be released on October 5, 2009: 『LUMIGAN® Ophthalmic Solution 0.03%』 for the treatment of Glaucoma / Ocular Hypertension |
On October 5, 2009, Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (head office:
LUMIGAN® Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% is the first prostamide analog drug in
Bimatoprost is an IOP-lowering drug newly synthesized by Allergan, Inc. of
Glaucoma is a disease characterized by functional or structural anomalies of the eye in which characteristic changes in the optic nerves and visual field are present and in which optic nerve damage can be improved or suppressed by fully lowering IOP. Reduction of IOP is the only evidence-based medicine, and the visual field, once lost, can never be recovered. Therefore, controlling IOP throughout a patient’s lifetime on a continuous basis is important. Because of this, in the selection of drugs, ophthalmic solutions having sufficient IOP-lowering effect and a high level of safety are being called for.
At Senju Pharmaceutical, we feel that, by offering LUMIGAN® Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% as one of the options for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension, we expect to contribute to improving ophthalmic treatment and enhancing the patients’ quality of life.
In addition, Allergan and Senju had previously entered into an exclusive licensing agreement in
Overview of LUMIGAN® Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% |
Product name: LUMIGAN® Ophthalmic Solution 0.03% (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution)
Therapeutic category: A glaucoma and ocular hypertension treatment drug
Indications: Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
Dosage and administration: One drop, once daily
Date approved: July 7, 2009
Date of NHI drug listing: September 4, 2009
Drug price: LUMIGAN® Ophthalmic Solution 0.03%: 960.00 Yen for 1 mL
Allergan Inc.
Allergan and Senju had previously entered into an exclusive licensing agreement in
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