Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Patent
1989-05-31
1991-03-05
Cashion, Jr., Merrell C.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
424427, A61F 200
Patent
active
049976524
ABSTRACT:
Encapsulated drugs are employed for introduction into the chambers of the eye for therapeutic purposes. The administration of drugs is controlled and maintained for long periods of time, while ensuring the substantial absence of significant levels outside the site of administration.
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Cashion Jr. Merrell C.
Horne Leon R.
Rowland Bertram I.
Visionex
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