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Method of lowering intraocular pressure using melatonin

US4654361A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1986
Grant dateMar 31, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/40
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of lowering the intraocular pressure in a human having abnormally high intraocular pressure, comprising PA0 administering systemically thereto an amount of melatonin effective to lower the intraocular pressure.

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