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Hexose and pentose prodrugs of ethacrynic acid

US5565434A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1996
Grant dateOct 15, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/7024
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of reducing intraocular eye pressure by topically applying to an affected eye a small but therapeutically effective intraocular eye pressure reducing amount of a compound which is a 2-deoxyglucose or hexose or pentose derivative of ethacrynic acid.

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