Xipere FDA Approval History
Last updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on Oct 26, 2021.
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved October 22, 2021)
Brand name: Xipere
Generic name: triamcinolone acetonide
Dosage form: Injection
Company: Clearside Biomedical, Inc.
Treatment for: Macular Edema, Uveitis
Xipere (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) for suprachoroidal use is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of macular edema associated with uveitis.
- Corticosteroids such as triamcinolone acetonide are the standard of care in uveitis and are effective at treating the inflammatory aspect of ocular disease. Approximately one-third of uveitis patients develop uveitic macular edema, a build-up of fluid in the macula which causes retinal swelling and distorted vision, and may lead to permanent vision loss.
- Xipere is administered via the SCS Microinjector® to provide targeted delivery into the suprachoroidal space in the back of the eye. Targeted delivery means the drug has the potential to act for a longer period of time, while minimizing harm to the surrounding healthy parts of the eye.
- Common adverse reactions include elevated intraocular pressure and eye pain.
Development timeline for Xipere
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