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triamcinolone acetonide (Pacira BioSciences)

Development stage
Phase 3
Lead developer
Pacira BioSciences
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Intraarticular
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Overview

FX006 (Zilretta) is an extended-release, intra-articular formulation of triamcinolone acetonide, a synthetic corticosteroid. Developed using a proprietary poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microsphere technology, it is designed to provide sustained pain relief by maintaining therapeutic concentrations of the drug within the joint space for an extended period. Triamcinolone acetonide acts as a potent agonist of the glucocorticoid receptor, leading to the suppression of inflammatory cytokines and mediators. While Zilretta is FDA-approved for the management of osteoarthritis pain of the knee, FX006 has been evaluated in Phase 2 clinical trials (such as the RANGE study) for other indications, including glenohumeral osteoarthritis and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). The formulation aims to overcome the rapid clearance typically seen with immediate-release corticosteroid injections.

Brand names
Zilretta
Other names
triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspensionTA-ER
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Targets

GR (Glucocorticoid receptor)MR (Mineralocorticoid receptor)

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