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YUTIQ (fluocinolone acetonide)

Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists
Ophthalmology Approved 2018-10-12

YUTIQ is an intravitreal implant used for patients with chronic non-infectious uveitis that affects the back part of the eye. This corticosteroid medication helps manage long-term inflammation in the posterior segment. It is prescribed to reduce the physical responses and tissue changes associated with persistent ocular inflammation.

Source: FDA Label • ALIMERA SCIENCES INC • Corticosteroid

How YUTIQ Works

This medication works by inducing inhibitory proteins called lipocortins, which block the enzyme phospholipase A2. This action prevents the release of arachidonic acid, thereby stopping the production of inflammatory mediators like prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Consequently, the drug helps suppress various inflammatory responses such as edema, capillary dilation, and scar formation.

Source: FDA Label
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
7
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2018-10-12
Patent Cliff
2028

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INTRAVITREAL
Dosage Forms
IMPLANT

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Active Ingredient: FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE

YUTIQ Approval History

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Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2018 to 2018
Oct 2018 ORIGINAL
Update · Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer

What YUTIQ Treats

1 indications

YUTIQ is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2018. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Uveitis
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

5 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT05844982 AL Protocol AL UG1EY014231 Ph 3 recruiting Intravitreal Faricimab Injections or Fluocinolone Acetonide (0.19 mg) Intravitreal Implants vs Observation for Prevention of VA Loss Due to Radiation Retinopathy
NCT01781936 Iluvien Pro00033019 Ph 1 completed Pilot Study of a Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Insert (FA-i) to Treat Intermediate-, Posterior-, or Panuveitis
NCT00695318 results posted C-01-08-004 Ph 2 terminated Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Inserts in Geographic Atrophy
NCT00770770 FAVOR results posted C-01-08-006 Ph 2 terminated Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Inserts for Vein Occlusion in Retina
NCT01304706 results posted C-01-11-008 Ph 3 completed Fluocinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema (FAME) Extension Study
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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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YUTIQ FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

YUTIQ is indicated for the treatment of Uveitis.

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YUTIQ Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Jan 2028

Patents (2 active)

US7998108 Expires Jan 12, 2028
US8871241 Expires Aug 12, 2027
Source: FDA Orange Book

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