Prevention and treatment of ocular side effects with a cyclosporin
OwnerGregg Feinerman, Neil Barth +2inventors
InventorsGregg Feinerman, Neil Barth, Rhett M. Schiffman, Pamela S. Barnett
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Abstract
Presently described are methods of administration and associated treatment of one or more ocular conditions using cyclosporine, or an analog or derivative thereof. The ocular conditions can be a result of treatment using other therapeutic agents, such as chemotherapy agents, antiviral agents and immunomodulators.
Claims11
A method comprising administering cyclosporin A to an eye of a mammal in combination with administration of docetaxel to said mammal, wherein said method is effective in treating keratoconjunctivitis or conjunctivitis.
A method comprising administering cyclosporin A to an eye of a mammal in combination with administration of docetaxel or fluorouracil to the mammal, wherein the method is effective to treat abnormal lacrimation, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, or conjunctivitis.
A method comprising the step of administering cyclosporin A to an eye of a mammal undergoing treatment with docetaxel or fluorouracil, wherein the method is effective to treat abnormal lacrimation, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, or conjunctivitis.
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