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.
- Etrasimod ArginineExisting use: Ulcerative colitis64.1% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSANo documented evidence found
- MethotrexateExisting use: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Adenoma, Arthritis and 21 more64.1% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA50+ registered studies
- KetoconazoleExisting use: Adrenal gland disease, Blastomycosis, Cushing syndrome and 3 more63.6% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA50+ registered studies
- LevoketoconazoleExisting use: Adrenal gland disease, Adrenal gland hyperfunction, Cushing syndrome63.6% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA6 registered studies
- Nafarelin AcetateExisting use: Endometriosis63.6% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA12 registered studies
- Pafolacianine SodiumExisting use: Other diagnostic agents63.6% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA1 registered study
- Vinorelbine TartrateExisting use: Cancer, Neoplasm63.6% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA50+ registered studies
- Ibrexafungerp CitrateExisting use: Vulvovaginal candidiasis63.5% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSANo documented evidence found
- Gonadorelin AcetateExisting use: Gonadotropin-releasing hormones, Tests for fertility disturbances63.4% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA50+ registered studies
- Icatibant AcetateExisting use: Angioedema, Hereditary angioedema63.4% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA33 registered studies
- LonafarnibExisting use: Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, Laminopathies, Progeria63.3% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA39 registered studies
- LypressinExisting use: Vasopressin and analogues63.2% AI-predicted activityagainst MRSA50+ 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