lifitegrast

Lifitegrast is an N-acyl-L-alpha-amino acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of N-[2-(1-benzofuran-6-carbonyl)]-5,7-dichloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6-carboxylic acid with the amino group of 3-(methanesulfonyl)-L-phenylalanine. Used for treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome). It has a role as an anti-inflammatory drug and a lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 antagonist. It is a L-phenylalanine derivative, a sulfone, a N-acyl-L-alpha-amino acid, a member of isoquinolines and a member of 1-benzofurans.|Lifitegrast is a FDA approved drug for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye syndrome). It is a tetrahydroisoquinoline derivative and lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 ( LFA-1) antagonist that was discovered through the rational design process. The ophthalmic solution was approved in July, 2016 under the trade name Xiidra. It has shown to protect the corneal surface and alleviate the symptoms of dry eye syndrome with fast onset of action and well tolerated profile in both local and systemic setting.|Lifitegrast is a Lymphocyte Function-Associated Antigen-1 Antagonist. The mechanism of action of lifitegrast is as a Lymphocyte Function-Associated Antigen-1 Antagonist.
Lifitegrast (Xiidra; lifitegrast sodium; SAR1118; SHP606; SPD606) is a lymphocyte functionassociated antigen-1 (LFA-1) antagonist. It inhibits T-cell inflammation by blocking the binding of two key surface proteins (LFA-1 and ICAM-1) that mediate the chronic inflammatory cascade associated with dry eye disease. In a phase III clinical trial, lifitegrast 5% ophthalmic solution (50 mg/mL) is administered as a single 0.2mL eye drop twice a day into each eye for an 84 day treatment period.Lifitegrast does not currently have Marketing Authorisation in the EU for any indication. Lifitegrast is licensed for use in the USA for treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. The most common adverse reactions (incidence 5-25%) reported following the use of lifitegrast are instillation site irritation, dysgeusia, and decreased visual acuity.
Lifitegrast is a white to off-white powder which is soluble in water.