Hypotensive lipid-containing biodegradable intraocular implants and related implants
AssigneeAllergan, Inc.
InventorPatrick M. Hughes
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Abstract
Biocompatible intraocular implants include a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective in facilitating release of the prostamide component into an eye for an extended period of time. The prostamide component may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The Implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce a at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.
Claims9
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A method of treating glaucoma, the method comprising placing a biodegradable intraocular implant into the anterior chamber of an eye of a patient in need thereof, the implant comprising bimatoprost or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a biodegradable polymer matrix that releases an amount of the bimatoprost or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof from the implant effective to reduce at least one symptom of glaucoma, wherein the amount of the bimatoprost or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is released into the eye for a period of time greater than about one week after the implant is placed into the anterior chamber of the eye.
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