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.
- PimozideExisting use: Psychosis, Tics, Tourette syndrome55.1% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli15 registered studies
- VenetoclaxExisting use: Cancer, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Neoplasm55.0% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli50+ registered studies
- RepotrectinibExisting use: Cancer, Neoplasm55.0% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli17 registered studies
- Telotristat EtiprateExisting use: Carcinoid tumor, Diarrhea, Neuroendocrine neoplasm54.9% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli27 registered studies
- Prasugrel HydrochlorideExisting use: Acute coronary syndrome, Hemorrhage, Intermediate coronary syndrome and 1 more54.8% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli50+ registered studies
- Bosutinib MonohydrateExisting use: Chronic myelogenous leukemia, Myeloid leukemia54.6% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli2 registered studies
- Ribociclib SuccinateExisting use: Breast cancer, Breast carcinoma, Breast neoplasm and 1 more54.5% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli1 registered study
- Ergoloid MesylatesExisting use: Cardiovascular disease54.5% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli2 registered studies
- CabotegravirExisting use: HIV infection, HIV-1 infection, Viral disease54.4% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli50+ registered studies
- RisperidoneExisting use: Aggressive behavior, Autism, Bipolar disorder and 4 more54.2% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli50+ registered studies
- LorlatinibExisting use: Cancer, Lymphoma, Neoplasm and 1 more54.1% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli50+ registered studies
- TelaprevirExisting use: Chronic hepatitis C virus infection, Viral disease53.9% AI-predicted activityagainst E. coli50+ 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