Emedastine Difumarate
FDA-approved product (solution/drops, ophthalmic), marketed as Emadine.
- Registered studies
- 2
- Lab records
- 0
- Pathogens at ≥40%
- 1 of 4
Chemical structure
Existing / approved use
Documented · FDA, WHO, ChEMBLApproved for
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Eye allergy
Indications ChEMBL records as approved, from FDA and DailyMed labels.
- WHO therapeutic group
- Other antiallergics
- Anti-infective classification
- Not classified as an anti-infective.
Repurposing investigation
This medicine is being investigated here for AI-predicted antimicrobial activity against M. tuberculosis. It was surfaced computationally for further investigation; it is not an established treatment for this infection.
AI-predicted activity
AI prediction · nothing measured- MRSA31.9% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- E. coli33.6% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- K. pneumoniae28.3% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- M. tuberculosis58.6% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
A model’s estimate of laboratory activity against each pathogen species. It is not clinical effectiveness.
Evidence
Clinical and experimental
Documented evidenceClinical
2registered studies name this medicine, for any condition. See them below.
Experimental
No evidence found
No laboratory measurement against the four pathogens in the ChEMBL records loaded here.
Docking
Computational · nothing measuredAutoDock Vina, one experimentally solved protein per pathogen. This project’s screening target is -7.0 kcal/mol, its own mark rather than a universal cutoff. A docking score is a structural hypothesis, not proof of binding, and requires experimental validation.
Other medicines to investigate
AI prediction · nothing measuredOther repurposing candidates: approved medicines besides Emedastine Difumarate with AI-predicted activity ≥40% against the chosen pathogen, leaving out existing antimicrobials. They are computational candidates for further investigation, not alternatives and not recommendations.
Sorted by AI-predicted activity, high to low. The order is not a ranking of which medicine is better.
- FurazolidoneExisting use: Other antiinfectives and antiseptics91.4% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist49 registered studies
- TriflupromazineExisting use: Psychosis90.6% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisNo documented evidence found
- ValdecoxibExisting use: Dysmenorrhea, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatic disease and 1 more88.6% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist31 registered studies
- CelecoxibExisting use: Ankylosing spondylitis, Cancer, Colorectal neoplasm and 15 more87.6% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
- Dorzolamide HydrochlorideExisting use: Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma86.8% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
- MethazolamideExisting use: Glaucoma, Open-angle glaucoma85.6% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist11 registered studies
- AcetazolamideExisting use: Altitude sickness, Angle-closure glaucoma, Congestive heart failure and 5 more85.2% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
- Trifluoperazine HydrochlorideExisting use: Anxiety disorder, Mental or behavioural disorder, Psychosis and 1 more84.6% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis1 registered study
- TriclosanExisting use: Phenol and derivatives, Medicated dressings with antiinfectives84.2% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
- NitrofurazoneExisting use: Eye infection, Leishmaniasis, Trypanosomiasis84.0% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosis8 registered studies
- BrinzolamideExisting use: Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma83.8% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
- ZonisamideExisting use: Epilepsy, Focal-onset seizure, Partial epilepsy and 1 more82.8% AI-predicted activityagainst M. tuberculosisLab records exist50+ registered studies
Registered studies
A registration describes a study; it does not establish a positive result.
Efficacy of Artemisia Pollen Specific Allergen Immunotherapy
NCT05318157 · start 2022-03-31
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT05318157
- Conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Interventions
- AIT drops; Clarityne, Rhinocort and Emedastine Difumarate Eye Drops
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Registry status
- Unknown
- Start
- 2022-03-31
- Completion
- 2024-11-30
- Enrolment
- 150
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionAllergic RhinitisInterventionAIT drops; Clarityne, Rhinocort and Emedastine Difumarate Eye DropsPhasePhase 4Registry statusUnknownKetotifen Ophthalmic Solution With Emedastine in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
NCT00133627 · start 2005-04
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT00133627
- Conditions
- Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Interventions
- Ketotifen
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Registry status
- Completed
- Start
- 2005-04
- Completion
- 2005-10
- Enrolment
- 229
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionSeasonal Allergic ConjunctivitisInterventionKetotifenPhasePhase 4Registry statusCompleted