Non-classical topical treatment for glaucoma using n-substituted sulfonamides
US4483872A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 1983 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/41
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A topical composition for eye treatment of glaucoma, comprising a small but pharmaceutically effective amount of a non-classical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. The most preferred compound is methyl acetazolamide. The invention also relates to a method of topically treating glaucoma with eye drops of a non-classical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to reduce intraocular pressure.
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