Stable prostaglandin-containing compositions
US8084501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P27/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pharmaceutical composition containing a prostaglandin and an alkanoic acid ester of a polyethoxylated sorbitol in an amount effective to enhance the chemical stability of the prostaglandin, and the use thereof for treating ophthalmic conditions. Also disclosed are methods for enhancing the chemical stability of a prostaglandin-containing composition by using an alkanoic acid ester of a polyethoxylated sorbitol.
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