Cai-based systems and methods for the localized treatment of uveitis
AssigneeGen Pharma Holdings LLC
InventorSunil GUPTA
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Abstract
This invention relates to the treatment of uveitis, in particular posterior infectious uveitis. In specific embodiments, the invention provides for methods of treating uveitis and/or infectious uveitis comprising administration of a sustained-release system containing 5-amino-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-3,5-dichlorobenzyl]-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxamide) and optionally a glucocorticoid. In one embodiment, the glucocorticoid is dexamethasone. In another embodiment, the sustained-release system comprises a polymer such as e.g. polylactic-coglycolic acid.
Claims21
A method of treating uveitis in a patient comprising administering to the patient a sustained-release system comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of 5-amino-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-3,5-dichlorobenzyl]-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxamide) (CAI).
A method of treating posterior infectious uveitis in a patient comprising administering a sustained-release system comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of 5-amino-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-3,5-dichlorobenzyl]-1,2,3-triazole-4-carboxamide) and a steroid to a patient.
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