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MIRVASO (brimonidine tartrate)

Dermatology Approved 2013-08-23

Mirvaso (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is an alpha-adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults aged 18 years or older. It is designed to reduce the baseline facial redness that characterizes the condition rather than treating transient flushing or inflammatory lesions.

Source: FDA Label • GALDERMA LABS LP

How MIRVASO Works

Brimonidine is a relatively selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. When applied topically, it reduces facial erythema through direct vasoconstriction of the small arteries and veins in the dermal vasculature.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2013-08-23
Patent Cliff
2031

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Routes
TOPICAL
Dosage Forms
GEL

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Active Ingredient: BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE

MIRVASO Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
5 FDA actions from 2013 to 2016
Jul 2016 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Sep 2015 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)
Mar 2015 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What MIRVASO Treats

1 indications

MIRVASO is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2013. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Rosacea
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

12 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT05270863 results posted VT-002 Ph 3 completed Safety and Efficacy Study BRIMOCHOL™ PF and Carbachol PF in Subjects With Emmetropic Phakic or Pseudophakic Presbyopia
NCT03785340 results posted OCU-310-301 Ph 3 completed Study of Brimonidine Tartrate Nanoemulsion Eye Drop Solution in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DED)
NCT03591874 oGVHD results posted OCU-300-301 Ph 3 terminated Study of Brimonidine Tartrate Nanoemulsion Eye Drops in Patients With Ocular Graft-vs-Host Disease
NCT03760185 results posted 18-1713 Ph 2 completed Pupil Dilation for Treatment of IFIS
NCT03323164 results posted 17-636E Ph 4 completed Peripapillary Blood Flow After Use of Anti-glaucoma Medications: An OCT Angiography Study
NCT01959230 results posted 861 Ph 3 completed Efficacy and Safety of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution in Adult and Geriatric Participants With Ocular Redness
NCT01959243 results posted 862 Ph 3 completed Safety of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution in a Population of Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric Participants
NCT03966560 KAEK-2014/04-74 Ph 4 completed Choroidal Thickness and Its Correlations With Ocular Parameters in Primary Open-angle Glaucoma
NCT03173365 BRIMOCAN BRIMOCAN Ph 2 terminated The Effect of Topical Brimonidine Tartrate on Hand-foot Syndrome (HFS) in Cancer Patients
NCT02039765 863/13-100-0007 Ph 1 completed Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Topical Administration of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.025%.
NCT02856919 BR14004 BR.14.004 Ph 4 completed A Multicenter, Open-label Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Once Daily Mirvaso® Gel in Patients With Chronic Persistent Vascular Facial Erythema.
NCT02568111 BRITE NLD-PEG-14-10784 2015-002159-89 Ph 4 withdrawn Brimonidine Tartrate for the Treatment of Injection Related Erythema
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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)

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MIRVASO FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

MIRVASO is indicated for the treatment of Rosacea.

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MIRVASO Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jun 2031

Patents (7 active)

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US8513247 Expires Mar 25, 2031
US8513249 Expires Mar 25, 2031
US9861631 Expires Mar 25, 2031
US9861632 Expires Mar 25, 2031
Source: FDA Orange Book

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