Method for reducing intraocular pressure in the mammalian eye by

Details Method for reducing intraocular pressure in the mammalian eye by Method for reducing intraocular pressure in the mammalian eye by

1995-07-28

1999-04-06

Fay, Zohreh

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Ester doai

514912, A61K 3123

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058919112

ABSTRACT:
Pharmaceutical compositions and a method are disclosed for treating glaucoma and/or ocular hypertension in the mammalian eye by administering to the mammalian eye the pharmaceutical composition of the invention which contains as the active ingredient one or more compounds having calcium chelating activity. Examples of calcium chelating agents utilized in the pharmaceutical composition and method of treatment are: ##STR1## and lower alkyl and alkoxyalkyl esters thereof.

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