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BEOVU

brolucizumab-dbll
Ophthalmology Approved 2019-10-07

BEOVU (brolucizumab-dbll) is a human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor. It is indicated for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). The medication serves a therapeutic role in managing these ocular conditions by targeting specific pathways involved in vascular growth and fluid leakage.

Source: FDA Label • Novartis

How BEOVU Works

Brolucizumab functions by binding to the three major isoforms of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), including VEGF 110, VEGF 121, and VEGF 165. This binding prevents VEGF-A from interacting with its receptors, VEGFR-1 and VEGFR-2. By inhibiting these interactions, the drug suppresses endothelial cell proliferation, neovascularization, and vascular permeability.

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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Priority Reviews
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2019-10-07
Routes
INTRAVITREAL
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

Companies

Active Ingredient: brolucizumab-dbll

BEOVU Approval History

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What BEOVU Treats

2 indications

BEOVU is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2019. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Macular Edema
Source: FDA Label

BEOVU Competitors

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6 other drugs also target VEGF. Compare mechanisms, indications, and trial activity.

Drug = Competitor name Company = Manufacturer N indic. = FDA-approved indications → Date = Patent/exclusivity expiry

Competitors share the same molecular target (VEGF). Earlier expiry dates signal biosimilar/generic opportunities.

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Key Completed Trials

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Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

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Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

BEOVU FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

BEOVU ® is indicated for the treatment of: BEOVU is a human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) 1.1 Neovascular (Wet) Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) 1.2 Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

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Data Sources

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