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biolitec
biolitec is a German medical laser company that holds the EU authorisation for temoporfin (Foscan), a photosensitiser for palliative photodynamic therapy of advanced head and neck cancer.
Overview
biolitec, based in Jena, is a German medical laser company that holds the EU authorisation for temoporfin, sold as Foscan, a photosensitiser for palliative photodynamic therapy of advanced head and neck cancer. biolitec pharma markets Foscan, authorised in the European Union in 2001 for palliative treatment of advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has failed prior therapy and is unsuitable for radiotherapy, surgery or systemic chemotherapy, alongside its laser systems. OnCo links it to the temoporfin drug record. Whether photodynamic therapy has a future in head and neck cancer as immunotherapy changes the late-line options is the open question. Temoporfin has its own page.
Headquarters
Jena, DE
Scorecard
All companies#306of 1244 companies, score 13
- approved products +6
- modalities +2
- regions +1
- registry trials +4
1 approved, 0 in phase 3, 0 earlier, 0 targets, 5 registry studies. Formula on the scorecards page.
Website
ApprovedIntravenous photosensitiser for photodynamic therapy
Temoporfin · Foscan
Foscan is a light-activated drug used in Europe to shrink advanced head and neck cancers that have failed other treatments and cannot be operated on, irradiated or given chemotherapy, to relieve symptoms.
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ApprovedIntravenous photosensitiser for photodynamic therapy
Temoporfin · Foscan