70 results about "Latanoprost" patented technology

Provided is a method for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma with reduced side effects such as keratoconjunctive disorders and macular edema, which comprises administering an ophthalmic composition comprising latanoprost as an active ingredient thereof to a subject in need of said treatment, wherein the ophthalmic composition contains substantially no benzalkonium chloride.

The methods described herein provide treatment of glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and elevated intraocular pressure with latanoprost or other therapeutic agent(s). Implant devices for insertion into a punctum of a patient provide sustained release of latanoprost or other therapeutic agent(s) that is maintained for 7, 14, 21, 30, 45, 60, or 90 days or more, thus avoiding patient noncompliance and reducing or lowering adverse events associated with eye drop administration of latanoprost or other therapeutic agent(s) and other therapeutic agent(s).

The lacrimal implant delivery systems and methods described herein provide for controlled release of a therapeutic agent for the treatment of disease, including the treatment of glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or elevated intraocular pressure with latanoprost or other anti-glaucoma agents. Treatment of disease, including glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or elevated intraocular pressure with latanoprost or other anti-glaucoma agent in conjunction with penetration enhancer, such as benzalkonium chloride, and/or artificial tears is also provided. Also provided are implants containing a drug core emplacable in a punctum adjacent to an eye of a patient for controlled release of a therapeutic agent such as latanoprost for the treatment of glaucoma, the drug core containing a polymer such as cross-linked silicone, a therapeutic agent, and an excipient, wherein the excipient can increase the rate of release of the agent from the drug core, or can increase the drug loading in the core without loss of desirable homogeneity of the agent within the core, or can improve retention of the agent in the eye or in tear fluid, or can increase corneal penetration of the agent into the eye.

The present invention provides a sustained release, biodegradable intraocular latanoprost implant for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in an individual in need thereof. The implant can be configured as a film (e.g., a rolled film) or extruded filament, either of which can be inserted into the eye of the individual to provide for extended release of latanoprost for several days. Upon insertion into the eye, a rolled film may unroll to provide a film having a high surface area to volume ratio for drug diffusion.

The invention provides a drug delivery device for latanoprost or latanoprost acid. The device has a core of latanoprost or latanoprost acid which is surrounded by an internal and external sheath. The external sheath has a first cap that is permeable to latanoprost or latanoprost acid. The first cap may comprise polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and the PVA may be heat cured. In certain aspects, there are one or more additional caps on the ends of the sheaths formed from one or more polymers. In certain aspects, one or more portions of the drug delivery device is substantially impermeable to latanoprost or latanoprost acid. In certain aspects, the latanoprost or latanoprost acid elutes through the first cap into a biological environment. The invention further provides methods for manufacturing the drug delivery device.

A method of solubilizing an analog active agent of the prostaglandin F2α, such as latanoprost, is described and a method of preparing an ophthalmic solution of the solubilized latanoprost for the treatment of distinct ocular ailments. This invention also refers to an ophthalmic aqueous solution resulting from the aforementioned method, which is characterized by its chemical stability at room temperature, its safety, and innocuousness and efficiency in the treatment of the patient. The new ophthalmic aqueous solution is distinguished because its pharmaceutical value is found in the handling of a vehicle of easy access that not only permits the solubility of latanoprost, but also promotes its chemical stability and a greater tolerance of the patient with its ophthalmic application for the treatment of the patient's ailment.

The present invention provides a sustained release latanoprost implant in the form of a thin film comprising latanoprost incorporated in a biodegradable polymer matrix. Preferably, said implant is an intraocular implant comprising a thin film comprising latanoprost incorporated in a biodegradable polymer matrix wherein said implant is configured as a disc or a rolled film that can be inserted into the eye and unrolls to provide a film having a high surface area to volume ratio.

Disclosed is an eye drop preparation comprising latanoprost, which is characterized in that the degradation of latanoprost in water can be prevented, the adsorption of latanoprost onto a plastic container can be prevented, and therefore the decrease in the latanoprost content can be prevented satisfactorily. The eye drop preparation comprises an eye drop composition comprising the following components (A)-(B) and packed in a plastic container: (A) latanoprost; and (B) a nonionic surfactant.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of 13,14-dihydro-PGF_2α derivatives of R or S configuration at carbon 15, represented by the general formula (I), wherein the identity of the substituents is defined in the description. Compounds of the formula (I) are valuable biologically-active substances or intermediates in the preparation thereof. The invention especially relates to the process for preparation of 13,14-dihydro-15(R)-17-substituted-18,19,20-trinor-PGF_2α, i.e., latanoprost.

The invention relates to an ophthalmic gel and a preparation method thereof, in particular to the ophthalmic gel. The ophthalmic gel comprises effective quantity of latanoprost and timolol or salts thereof for treatment and/or prevention, a gel matrix, a surfactant and water. The invention also comprises the ophthalmic gel, an ophthalmic preparation of a medicinal excipient mixed with the ophthalmic gel before being used, and the preparation method of the ophthalmic gel. The ophthalmic gel has the favorable effects of treating eye diseases, and has less adverse effects on a cardiovascular system and a respiratory system of the whole body.

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions (e.g., bipolar disorder) by administration of prostaglandin or prostaglandin derivatives (e.g., latanoprost) to a subject (e.g., a human).

The present invention is a method of treating blepharospasm with a prostaglandin derivative, comprising the steps of (a) providing a predetermined amount of prostaglandin derivative; and (b) applying the prostaglandin derivative in a predetermined position. The prostaglandin derivative is preferably in the form of latanoprost wherein the chemical composition of latanoprost is a prostaglandin F.sub.2.alpha derivative which has the chemical name isopropyl-(Z)-7[(1R,2R,3R,5S)3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl I]cyclo-pentyl]-5-heptenoate. The dosage of the prostaglandin derivative is generally in the range of 1.5 ug to 4.5 ug which is equivalent to 1 to 3 drops aqueous solution for human eye

The invention provides a Latanoprost composition which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of Latanoprost, a non-ionic surface active agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides a method for preparing the Latanoprost composition. The Latanoprost composition can solve the problem that the Latanoprost eye drop is easily adsorbed by a filter membrane in the preparation process. Besides, the non-ionic surface active agent-containing Latanoprost eye drop and the preparation method thereof can improve the stability of the Latanoprost eye drop at high temperature, reduce the creation of related substances and lower the transport refrigeration requirements.

Disclosed is a novel process for the preparation of the anti-glaucoma drug Latanoprost, in good yield, in large amounts and with desired purity. Also disclosed are novel intermediates for the above process.

Disclosed is a technique for preventing the decomposition of latanoprost (a thermally unstable substance) contained in an eye-drop solution to stabilize the eye-drop solution. Specifically disclosed is an eye-drop preparation comprising latanoprost and carteolol hydrochloride. By adding carteolol hydrochloride to an eye-drop solution containing latanoprost which is a thermally unstable substance and is likely to be adhered on the surface of a container, it becomes possible to prevent the decomposition of latanoprost in the eye-drop solution and also prevent the loss of latanoprost caused by the adsorption of latanoprost on the surface of a container.

The present invention provides a composition for ocular topical administration for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma, comprising latanoprost as an active ingredient, and (a) a polyol and/or sugar alcohol, (b) a nonionic surface active agent, and (c) an edetic acid compound. The composition of the present invention comprises lower amount of preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride comparative to the conventional product and therefore, can reduce incidence of the adverse side effects caused by the preservatives. In addition, the composition of the present invention can be stored stably at room temperatures for a long term.

Biocompatible, bioerodible implants and microspheres include latanoprost and a biodegradable polymer effective, when placed intraocular (such as into the subtenon space) to treat glaucoma.

The invention discloses a latanoprost-containing in situ gel eye drop. The eye drop contains an active component latanoprost, an antioxidant, a surfactant, a gel matrix, an adhesive, a pH adjusting agent and an optional antiseptic. The eye drop has good stability, can avoid the drug concentration reduction due to the adsorption of a container, and solves the defects of short retention time of drugs in eyes and low bioavailability of ordinary eye drops.

The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use in the prevention or therapy of glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension and/or a symptom associated therewith, wherein—the composition comprises latanoprost and a liquid vehicle comprising a semifluorinated alkane; and—the composition is administered to the eye of a subject; and—the amount of latanoprost administered in a single dose per eye is in the range of from about 0.5 to 1.4 μg.

The invention discloses high-purity Latanoprost, a preparation method therefor and use of the Latanoprost. According to the high-purity Latanoprost disclosed by the invention, the content of an impurity with a structure represented by a formula II shown in the description in the high-purity Latanoprost is not higher than 0.1%. The preparation method comprises the steps: (1) subjecting a compound represented by a formula IV shown in the description (an intermediate 1 of the Latanoprost) to a wittig reaction, so as to obtain a compound represented by a formula V shown in the description (an intermediate 2 of the Latanoprost); (2) subjecting the compound V to washing and purifying by a ammonium chloride solution, then, carrying out dehydroxylation protection or not, and carrying out a reaction with iodo-isopropane, so as to obtain a crude raw pharmaceutical material of the Latanoprost; and (3) loading a sample of the raw pharmaceutical material of the Latanoprost to a silica-gel column, carrying out eluting with an eluate, and carrying out chromatographic purification, thereby obtaining the high-purity Latanoprost.