Abstract:
Ophthalmic formulations containing as an active ingredient 11-(3-dimethylaminopropylidene) -6,11-dihydrodibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are useful for inhibiting cytokine release (e.g., IL-6 and IL-8) from human ocular cells. Such formulations can be used to treat or prevent ocular neovascularization and non-allergic inflammatory disorders such as dry-eye, keratitis, blepharitis, uveitis and inflammation related to infection.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for treating ocular pain are disclosed. In particular, the invention discloses compositions and methods of using kappa opioid agonists topically for the prevention or alleviation of ocular pain.
Abstract:
The compounds of the present invention are of the formula (I): A-X-(CH2)n-Y-(CH3)m-Z wherein: A is an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA); A-X is an ester or amide linkage derived from the carboxylic acid moiety of the NSAIA, wherein X is O or NR; R is H, C1-C6 alkyl or C3-C6 cycloalkyl; Y, if present, is O, NR, C(R)2, CH(OH) or S(O)n'; n is 2 to 4 and m is 1 to 4 when Y is O, NR, or S(O)n'; n is 0 to 4 and m is 0 to 4 when Y is C(R)2 or is not present; n is 1 to 4 and m is 0 to 4 when Y is CH(OH); n' is 0 to 2; and Z is (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) wherein: R' and R3 are H, C(O)R, C(O)N(R)¿2, PO3?-, or SO¿3?-; R' is H or C¿1?-C6 alkyl; and R' and R?3¿ together may form a ring having structure: (1) or (2); and provided that when Z is (e), X is not O. The compounds of the present invention also include pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula (I). Methods for treating inflammatory pathologies are disclosed. Particularly, the methods utilize pharmaceutical compositions containing certain compounds having an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant moiety covalently linked by an amide or ester bond. The compounds are useful in preventing and treating inflammatory disorders through several mechanisms.
Abstract:
Ophthalmic formulations containing as an active ingredient 11-(3-dimethylaminopropylidene) -6,11-dihydrodibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are useful for inhibiting cytokine release (e.g., IL-6 and IL-8) from human ocular cells. Such formulations can be used to treat or prevent ocular neovascularization and non-allergic inflammatory disorders such as dry-eye, keratitis, blepharitis, uveitis and inflammation related to infection.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods for treating ocular pain are disclosed. In particular, the invention discloses compositions and methods of using kappa opioid agonists topically for the prevention or alleviation of ocular pain.