Methods for treating a posterior segment of an eye
US8569272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P41/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for injection into the posterior segments of human or animal eyes are provided. Such compositions include corticosteroid component-containing particles present in a therapeutically effective amount, a viscosity inducing component, and an aqueous carrier component. The compositions have viscosities of at least about 10 cps or about 100 cps at a shear rate of 0.1/second. In a preferred embodiment, the viscosity is in the range of from about 140,000 cps to about 300,000 cps. The compositions advantageously suspend the particles for prolonged periods of time.
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