Cenegermin-Bkbj — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Cenegermin-Bkbj is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 1 FDA-approved drug product. Forms: SOLUTION. Routes: OPHTHALMIC.

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Cenegermin-Bkbj (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: SOLUTION.

Routes of administration: OPHTHALMIC.

Brand Names

  • OXERVATE

Indications and Usage

OXERVATE® (cenegermin-bkbj) ophthalmic solution 0.002% is indicated for the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis.

Contraindications

None.

Mechanism of Action

Nerve growth factor is an endogenous protein involved in the differentiation and maintenance of neurons, which acts through specific high-affinity (i.e., TrkA) and low-affinity (i.e. p75NTR) nerve growth factor receptors in the anterior segment of the eye to support corneal innervation and integrity.

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