Lifitegrast (Xiidra; lifitegrast sodium; SAR1118; SHP606; SPD606) is a lymphocyte functionassociated antigen-1 (LFA-1) antagonist. It inhibits T-cell inflammation by blocking the binding of two key surface proteins (LFA-1 and ICAM-1) that mediate the chronic inflammatory cascade associated with dry eye disease. In a phase III clinical trial, lifitegrast 5% ophthalmic solution (50 mg/mL) is administered as a single 0.2mL eye drop twice a day into each eye for an 84 day treatment period.
Lifitegrast does not currently have Marketing Authorisation in the EU for any indication. Lifitegrast is licensed for use in the USA for treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. The most common adverse reactions (incidence 5-25%) reported following the use of lifitegrast are instillation site irritation, dysgeusia, and decreased visual acuity.
