Use of polyamine antagonists for the treatment of glaucoma

Details Use of polyamine antagonists for the treatment of glaucoma Use of polyamine antagonists for the treatment of glaucoma

1994-07-06

1998-01-20

Shaver, Paul F.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...

514913, A01N 4340, A61K 31445

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057101655

ABSTRACT:
Polyamine antagonists are found to be effective in preventing or reducing visual field loss associated with glaucoma. Especially preferred are certain 1-phenyl-2-piperidinoalkanol derivatives, such as eliprodil and ifenprodil.

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