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A method of reducing intra-ocular pressure (IOP) in a patient afflicted with elevated IOP is disclosed. The method comprises the step of administering (preferably topically to an afflicted eye) to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a &bgr;-HSD-1 inhibitor.
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A hemodialysis acid concentrate which includes, before mixing, sodium chloride powder and sometimes dextrose powder as a powder component, and a liquid component which contains some or all of the following: potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, dextrose, calcium chloride, and an acid from the group lactic acid, acetic acid, and citric acid. The liquid and powder components are added to a specified volume of water to make a final acid concentrate. The individual components are easily inspected for quality control and the shipping weight is greatly reduced compared to conventional liquid acid concentrates.
摘要:
Compositions for tissue engineering and drug delivery have been developed based on solutions of two or more polymers which form semi-interpenetrating or interpenetrating polymer networks upon exposure to active species following injection at a site in a patient in need thereof. The polymers crosslink to themselves but not to each other; semi-interpenetrating networks are formed when only one of the polymers crosslink. The resulting viscous solutions retain the biologically active molecules or cells at the site of injection until release or tissue formation, respectfully, occurs. As a result of studies conducted with polymer-cell suspensions forming interpenetrating polymer networks, it has been determined that polymer solutions can be formulated wherein the active species is provided by exposure of the polymer solution to an exogenous souce of active species, typically electromagnetic radiation, preferably light. Studies demonstrate that light will penetrate through skin, body fluids (such as synovial fluid) and membranes and polymerize the polymer solutions. The polymer solutions can be crosslinked ionically or covalently, to form a hydrogel, semi-interpenetrating polymer network or an interpenetrating polymer network.
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Improved drug compositions and methods useful in the treatment of male erectile dysfunction. An optimized mixture of the drugs phentolamine mesylate, papaverine hydrochloride, and alprostadil in a buffer containing L-arginine and glycine is to be injected into the penile tissue to produce an erection in otherwise impotent men.
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Improved therapeutic sclerosing microfoams and methods and devices for making them are provided that have advantage in producing a consistent profile injectable foam with minimal input by the physician yet using high volume percentages of blood dispersible gases, thus avoiding use of potentially hazardous amounts of nitrogen.
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A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.
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A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower than conventional calcium treatments used for this purpose. The propylene glycol gives the cow an energy boost and sweetens the taste so the cow does not object to it as it does to conventional gels and liquids. The B vitamins stimulate the cow's appetite. The minerals replace minerals lost in the milk and also help the cow absorb calcium. The composition of the present invention is in a liquid form and is preferably administered using a 200-300 cc drench gun. The end of the dispensing tube of the drench gun is placed between the teeth and cheek of the cow near the receptors that stimulate the esophageal groove reflex. A feature near the end of the dispensing tube causes a bulge in the cow's cheek which indicates the position of the dispensing tube within the cow's mouth. The composition stimulates the receptors and closes the esophageal groove, thereby allowing the liquid into the omasum where calcium is absorbed quicker than in the rumen. The cow swallows the liquid mixture in a near normal manner which prevents the solution from causing aspiration pneumonia.
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The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for improved solubilization of triglycerides and improved delivery of therapeutic agents. Compositions of the present invention include a carrier, where the carrier is formed from a combination of a triglyceride and at least two surfactants, at least one of which is hydrophilic. Upon dilution with an aqueous medium, the carrier forms a clear, aqueous dispersion of the triglyceride and surfactants.
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A primary package containing a low molecular weight peptide-based thrombin inhibitors which package is sealed with a rubber stopper or plunger containing bromobutyl rubber.
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A controlled release composition for a biologically active material, which composition is liquid or liquid crystalline and comprises at least one medium or long-chain fatty acid ester of diglycerol as a carrier for said biologically active material, said biologically active material being dissolved or dispersed in said carrier. Said composition is especially useful as a medical composition.