Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...
Patent
1993-03-01
1994-07-12
Killos, Paul J.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...
514912, 514914, A01N 4320
Patent
active
053289307
ABSTRACT:
Methods for the treatment of Microsporidia keratoconjunctivitis and Acanthamoeba keratitis are disclosed that include the topical administration of an effective amount of fumagillin or a derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
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