Rimexolone
FDA-approved product (suspension/drops, ophthalmic), marketed as Vexol.
- Registered studies
- 2
- Lab records
- 0
- Pathogens at ≥40%
- 2 of 4
Chemical structure
Existing / approved use
Documented · FDA, WHO, ChEMBLApproved for
- Eye inflammation
Indications ChEMBL records as approved, from FDA and DailyMed labels.
- WHO therapeutic group
- Glucocorticoids; Corticosteroids, plain
- Anti-infective classification
- Not classified as an anti-infective.
Repurposing investigation
This medicine is being investigated here for AI-predicted antimicrobial activity against MRSA and E. coli. It was surfaced computationally for further investigation; it is not an established treatment for these infections.
AI-predicted activity
AI prediction · nothing measured- MRSA52.2% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- E. coli41.0% AI-predicted activityAt or above the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- K. pneumoniae24.9% AI-predicted activityBelow the ≥40% mark this site uses to surface candidates.
- M. tuberculosis31.0% AI-predicted activityBelow 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 Rimexolone 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.
- PlecanatideExisting use: Constipation52.2% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae15 registered studies
- SotorasibExisting use: Neoplasm, Non-small cell lung carcinoma51.3% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Lanreotide AcetateExisting use: Acromegaly, Carcinoid syndrome50.5% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Terlipressin AcetateExisting use: Hepatorenal syndrome, Kidney failure, Renal insufficiency49.5% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae7 registered studies
- LetermovirExisting use: Cytomegalovirus infection, Infection, Viral disease49.0% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Codeine SulfateExisting use: Cough, Drug dependence, Migraine disorder and 2 more48.8% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae23 registered studies
- Bromocriptine MesylateExisting use: Acromegaly, Adenoma, Hyperprolactinemia and 4 more48.5% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- PimecrolimusExisting use: Atopic eczema, Eczematoid dermatitis48.3% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- LypressinExisting use: Vasopressin and analogues48.2% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Degarelix AcetateExisting use: Prostate adenocarcinoma, Prostate cancer, Prostate carcinoma48.2% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- OlaparibExisting use: Breast cancer, Breast carcinoma, Breast neoplasm and 9 more48.1% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
- Dolutegravir SodiumExisting use: HIV infection, HIV-1 infection47.9% AI-predicted activityagainst K. pneumoniae50+ registered studies
Registered studies
A registration describes a study; it does not establish a positive result.
Ocular-hypertensive Response to Topical Steroids in Children After Bilateral Strabismus Surgery
NCT02816905 · start 2015-10
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT02816905
- Conditions
- Intraocular Pressure
- Interventions
- 0.1 % Dexamethasone; 0.1% Fluorometholone; 1% Rimexolone
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Registry status
- Completed
- Start
- 2015-10
- Completion
- 2016-06
- Enrolment
- 40
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionIntraocular PressureIntervention0.1 % Dexamethasone; 0.1% Fluorometholone; 1% RimexolonePhasePhase 4Registry statusCompletedPhase II Study of AL-2178 (FID 109980) in the Treatment of Dry Eye
NCT00471419 · start 2006-07
Registered record
- Registry ID
- NCT00471419
- Conditions
- Dry Eye
- Interventions
- Rimexolone
- Study type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Registry status
- Completed
- Start
- 2006-07
- Completion
- 2007-08
- Enrolment
- 750
As stored from ClinicalTrials.gov. Registration describes a study; it does not mean the study worked.
ConditionDry EyeInterventionRimexolonePhasePhase 3Registry statusCompleted