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Combination preparation based on dipivalylepinephrine (DPE) for reducing intraocular pressure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-01-19
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Granted: 1995-10-17
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Expires: 2013-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A preparation for reducing intraocular pressure consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective amount of the fixed combination of dipivalylepinephrine and carbachol (preparation 1) or dipivalylepinephrine and beta-blocker (preparation 2). The preparations may be prepared both as a solution and as a suspension. Either preparation is administered twice daily.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugen Gramer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/40; A61K31/21; A61K31/215; A61K31/22; A61K31/27; A61K31/335; A61K31/34; A61K31/435; A61K31/47; A61K31/535
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
Preparation for reducing intraocular pressure consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective amount of the fixed combination of dipivalylepinephrine and carbachol for those in need thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
Preparation for reducing intraocular pressure consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective amount of the fixed combination of dipivalylepinephrine and carbachol for those in need thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Preparation in accordance with claim 1, characterized in that the dipivalyl epinephrine is present at a concentration of 0.1-0.09%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Preparation in accordance with claim 2, characterized in that the carbachol is present at a concentration of 3-1.5%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Preparation for reducing intraocular pressure consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective amount of the fixed combination of dipivalylepinephrine and a beta-1-beta-2-blocker for those in need thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Preparation for reducing intraocular pressure consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective amount of the fixed combination of dipivalylepinephrine and a beta-1-beta-2-blocker for those in need thereof.
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