34 results about "KCS - Keratoconjunctivitis sicca" patented technology

Object of the present invention is to search a novel pharmaceutical use of 5-[4-(6-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-ylmethoxy)benzyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione being a condensed heterocyclic compound, or a salt thereof. 5-[4-(6-methoxy-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-ylmethoxy)benzyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione or a salt thereof can exert an excellent effect to promote healing in a dry eye model, and is useful as a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctival disorders such as dry eyes, corneal ulcer, keratitis, conjunctivitis, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, conjunctival epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis and filamentary keratitis.

The invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca comprising liquid vehicles which include one or more semifluorinated alkanes. The compositions incorporate an active ingredient selected from the group of macrolide immunosuppressants. They can be administered topically into the eye. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.

The invention provides novel compositions comprising at least two or more semifluorinated alkanes. The compositions can be used as medicines that are topically administered to an eye or ophthalmic tissue, such as for use in the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) and / or meibomian gland dysfunction and symptoms associated therewith. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.

Provided by the present invention are formulations suitable for application to mammalian eyes which contain a lipid binding protein and a polar lipid, present as a soluble complex in an aqueous electrolyte. The formulations described have shear-thinning (non-Newtonian viscosity) and surface tension properties to natural tears and are therefore useful as artificial tear substitutes for the treatment of dry eyes (e.g. keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and useful in ophthalmic applications in general.

The invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca comprising liquid vehicles which include one or more semifluorinated alkanes. The compositions incorporate an active ingredient selected from the group of macrolide immunosuppressants. They can be administered topically into the eye. The invention further provides kits comprising such compositions.

The present invention relates to topical ophthalmic compositions for treating or preventing epithelial lesions or ophthalmic disorders, including dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

Embodiments of the invention relate to compositions and methods of dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders. As a means for solving the problem, a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders which contains a RARγ agonist as an active ingredient is provided. The therapeutic agent exhibits an excellent ameliorating effect in a keratoconjunctive disorder model, and is therefore useful as a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders such as corneal ulcer, corneal epithelial abrasion, keratitis, dry eye, conjunctivitis, chronic superficial keratitis, corneal erosion, persistent corneal disorders, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, conjunctival epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis, filamentary keratoconjunctivitis, infectious keratitis, noninfectious keratitis, infectious conjunctivitis and noninfectious conjunctivitis. The therapeutic agent is also useful as a therapeutic agent for corneal scarring and conjunctival scarring both associated with keratoconjunctive disorders.

This invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment, management, reduction, or prevention of injuries to one or more major organs of the body, e.g., the brain, heart, lung, kidneys, liver, and gastrointestinal tract, of a mammal (e.g., a human) caused by one or more calcineurin or mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) complex inhibitors. The methods include administering an effective amount of one or more pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP)-like compounds to the mammal. Combination therapy with one or more PACAP-like compounds, either alone or in combination with one or more other prophylactic / therapeutic agents, plus one or more inhibitors of either calcineurin or the mTOR complexes can be used to treat organ transplantation, autoimmune diseases, graft-versus-host disease, Behçet's disease, hematological cancers, noninfectious uveitis, sarcoidosis, tuberous sclerosis complex, acute neurological diseases, age-related neurodegenerative diseases, Huntington's disease and other CAG codon repeat expansion diseases, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and restenosis.

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders. As a means for solving the problem, a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders which contains a RARγ agonist as an active ingredient is provided. The therapeutic agent exhibits an excellent ameliorating effect in a keratoconjunctive disorder model, and is therefore useful as a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders such as corneal ulcer, corneal epithelial abrasion, keratitis, dry eye, conjunctivitis, chronic superficial keratitis, corneal erosion, persistent corneal disorders, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, conjunctival epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis, filamentary keratoconjunctivitis, infectious keratitis, noninfectious keratitis, infectious conjunctivitis and noninfectious conjunctivitis. The therapeutic agent is also useful as a therapeutic agent for corneal scarring and conjunctival scarring both associated with keratoconjunctive disorders.

The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one flavonoid for the treatment or amelioration of a disease or disorder of the eye and / or the adnexa of the eye in an animal subject, including a human being. More particularly, this invention relates to a composition for the treatment of conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and blepharitis. The invention furthermore relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one flavonoid, such as for example a topical formulation. The source of the flavonoids may be, but are not restricted to, flavonoids extracted from citrus plants. The compositions may furthermore optionally be used in combination with an eyecleaner or eyewash, which may comprise at least one flavonoid.

An object of the present invention is to provide a new medicinal use of 2-phenyl-1,2-benzisoselenazol-3(2H)-one or a salt thereof. 2-Phenyl-1,2-benzisoselenazol-3(2H)-one or a salt thereof exhibits an excellent prevention and improvement effect in corneal disorder models, and is therefore useful as a preventive or therapeutic agent for a keratoconjunctival disorder such as dry eye, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, corneal erosion, corneal ulcer, conjunctival epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis, filamentary keratoconjunctivitis, keratitis or conjunctivitis.

The present invention relates to topical ophthalmic compositions for treating or preventing epithelial lesions or ophthalmic disorders, including dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

A composition and method of treatment of neuromuscular, neuromuscular degenerative, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, developmental, traumatic, hearing loss related, and / or metabolic diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) syndrome (SMA1, SMA2, SMA3, and SMA4, also called Type I, II, III and IV), traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry Eye Disease), glaucoma, Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, post-LASIK surgery, anti-depressants use, Wolfram Syndrome, and Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. The composition is selected from the group consisting of 2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP, bipartite 2,3-dinitrophenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol, 2,5-dinitrophenol, 2,6-dinitrophenol, 3,4-dinitrophenol, or 3,5-dinitrophenol (2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP) prodrugs; Gemini prodrugs, bioprecursor molecules, and combinations thereof. A dose of the composition for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases may be from about 0.01 mg / kg of body weight to about 50 mg / kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment. A dose of the composition for treatment of metabolic diseases may be from about 1 mg / 70 kg of body weight to about 100 mg / 70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment, and a maximum dose per day is about 200 mg / 70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment.

Ocular delivery of drugs to the eyes is an ongoing challenge due to the unique anatomical and physiological properties of the eye. A solution of the immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory compound mycophenolic acid with a pH from 6.0 to 8.5 has been demonstrated to exhibit improved bioavailability when topically applied to the eye. Specifically, topical application to the eye of such a solution is effective in penetrating anterior and posterior eye structures. Said solution is effective in treating a variety of inflammatory disorders, including uveitis, allergic conjunctivits, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

Provided by the present invention are formulations suitable for application to mammalian eyes which contain a lipid binding protein and a polar lipid, present as a soluble complex in an aqueous electrolyte. The formulations described have shear-thinning (non-Newtonian viscosity) and surface tension properties to natural tears and are therefore useful as artificial tear substitutes for the treatment of dry eyes (e.g. keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and useful in ophthalmic applications in general.

Disclosed is a novel composition for the treatment of a corneal / conjunctival disease. A prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a corneal / conjunctival disease comprising selenoprotein P as an active ingredient, more specifically a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a corneal / conjunctival disease such as dry eye, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal erosion or corneal ulcer comprising selenoprotein P as an active ingredient, particularly a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a corneal / conjuncrtival disease such as dry eye, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal erosion or corneal ulcer accompanied by a corneal / conjunctival epithelial discorder.

An object of the present invention is to discover a new medicinal use of 5-[4-[[3-methyl-4-oxo-3,4-dihydro-2-quinazolinyl]methoxy]p henylmethyl]thiazolidine-2,4-dione and N-[(4-methoxyphenoxy)carbonyl]-N-[[4-[2-(5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-oxazolyl)ethoxy]phenyl]methyl]glycine. Both of the compounds exert an excellent improving effect on corneal disorder models and is useful as a therapeutic agent for a keratoconjunctival disorder such as dry eyes, corneal ulcer, keratitis, conjunctivitis, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, conjunctive epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis and filamentary keratitis.

A composition and method of treatment of neuromuscular, neuromuscular degenerative, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, developmental, traumatic, hearing loss related, and / or metabolic diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) syndrome (SMA1, SMA2, SMA3, and SMA4, also called Type I, II, III and IV), traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry Eye Disease), glaucoma, Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, post-LASIK surgery, anti-depressants use, Wolfram Syndrome, and Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. The composition is selected from the group consisting of 2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP, bipartite 2,3-dinitrophenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol, 2,5-dinitrophenol, 2,6-dinitrophenol, 3,4-dinitrophenol, or 3,5-dinitrophenol (2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP) prodrugs; Gemini prodrugs, bioprecursor molecules, and combinations thereof. A dose of the composition for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases may be from about 0.01 mg / kg of body weight to about 50 mg / kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment. A dose of the composition for treatment of metabolic diseases may be from about 1 mg / 70 kg of body weight to about 100 mg / 70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment, and a maximum dose per day is about 200 mg / 70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment.

A topical application formulation of estrogen and estrogen analogs or other estrogen receptor modulators is disclosed for the treatment of primary or secondary dry eye syndrome (also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)). Preferred formulations include 17-β-estradiol and its derivatives in lipid, liposomes, polymers, or aqueous or non-aqueous vehicles for the topical treatment of the ocular surface tissues particularly as time-release or micro-dose formulations. These formulations may also be useful in treating other conditions where KCS may occur, such as post-operative refractive surgery and corneal transplant patients.

A composition and method of treatment of neuromuscular, neuromuscular degenerative, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, developmental, traumatic, hearing loss related, and / or metabolic diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) syndrome (SMA1, SMA2, SMA3, and SMA4, also called Type I, II, III and IV), traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry Eye Disease), glaucoma, Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, post-LASIK surgery, anti-depressants use, Wolfram Syndrome, and Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. The composition is selected from the group consisting of 2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP, bipartite 2,3-dinitrophenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol, 2,5-dinitrophenol, 2,6-dinitrophenol, 3,4-dinitrophenol, or 3,5-dinitrophenol (2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP) prodrugs; Gemini prodrugs, bioprecursor molecules, and combinations thereof. A dose of the composition for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases may be from about 0.01 mg / kg of body weight to about 50 mg / kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment. A dose of the composition for treatment of metabolic diseases may be from about 1 mg / 70 kg of body weight to about 100 mg / 70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment, and a maximum dose per day is about 200 mg / 70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment.

A topical application formulation of estrogen and estrogen analogs or other estrogen receptor modulators is disclosed for the treatment of primary or secondary dry eye syndrome (also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)). Preferred formulations include 17-β-estradiol and its derivatives in lipid, liposomes, polymers, or aqueous or non-aqueous vehicles for the topical treatment of the ocular surface tissues particularly as time-release or micro-dose formulations. These formulations may also be useful in treating other conditions where KCS may occur, such as post-operative refractive surgery and corneal transplant patients.

An object of the present invention is to research a new medicinal use of E-4-[4-(5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-oxazolylmethoxy) benzyloxyimino]-4-phenylbutyric acid, Z-2-[4-(5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-oxazolylmethoxy) benzyloxyimino]-2-(4-phenoxyphenyl)acetic acid, 2-[2-propyl-3-[3-[2-ethyl-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-hydroxyphenoxy]propoxy]phenoxy] benzoic acid, 2(S)-methoxy-3-[4-[3-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)propoxy]phenyl] propionic acid, or a salt thereof. Any of the above-mentioned carboxylic acid compounds and a salt thereof exhibit an excellent improving effect on corneal disorder models and are useful as a therapeutic agent for a keratoconjunctival disorder such as dry eyes, corneal ulcer, keratitis, conjunctivitis, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, conjunctival epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis or filamentary keratitis.

The invention relates to an ophthalmic emulsion composition of cyclosporine in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The emulsion remains stable at 25° C. for at least 6 months or at 45° C. for at least 45 days. The composition is useful for treating a dry eye condition or glaucoma, and preferably for increasing tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

An eye health supplement administered to a person in order to prevent and treat eye-related conditions or diseases. The eye health supplement focuses on treating conditions and diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, hypertensive retinopathy, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and more, and the underlying symptoms of eye-related conditions and diseases through the inclusion of a quantity of birch leaf powder, a quantity of pomegranate, a quantity of garlic bulb powder, a quantity of fenugreek powder, a quantity of curcumin, a quantity of asthaxanthin, a quantity of bilberry extract powder, and a quantity of glutathione powder. The quantity of birch leaf powder, the quantity of pomegranate, the quantity of garlic bulb powder, the quantity of fenugreek powder, the quantity of curcumin, the quantity of asthaxanthin, the quantity of bilberry extract powder, and the quantity of glutathione powder are heterogeneously mixed into a supplement mixture for oral or transdermal administration.

The present invention relates to topical ophthalmic compositions for treating or preventing epithelial lesions or ophthalmic disorders, including dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

The invention refers to an ophthalmic emulsion composition of cyclosporine in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The emulsion remains stable at 25° C. for at least 6 months or at 45° C. for at least 45 days. The composition is useful for treating a dry eye condition or glaucoma, and preferably for increasing the tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca.

An object of the present invention is to discover a new use of eprosartan or a salt thereof. Eprosartan or a salt thereof exhibits an excellent improving effect in a corneal disorder model, and therefore is useful as a therapeutic agent for a keratoconjunctival disorder such as dry eyes, corneal ulcer, keratitis, conjunctivitis, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, conjunctival epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis and filamentary keratitis.