Method of increasing tear production by topical administration of cyclosporin
US4839342A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0048
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of treating an aqueous-deficient dry eye state in a patient suffering therefrom, which method includes the step of administering cyclosporin topically to the patient's eye. The cyclosporin is administered as a solution, suspension or ointment in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
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