Methods for the cyto-protection of the trabecular meshwork
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1. A method for cyto-protection of the trabecular meshwork comprising administering to a human a composition including (a) an ophthalmologically effective amount of a non-steroidal cyclooxygenase inhibitor, and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, to prevent the loss of trabecular cells.
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The invention concerns the recognition that certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents produce cytoprotective effects on trabecular cells, and thus can be used to prevent injury to the cells and treat the loss of trabecular cells caused by oxidative or other forms of injury to the cells. Such treatment can ameliorate the severity, or prevent, glaucoma.
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- 1. A method for cyto-protection of the trabecular meshwork comprising administering to a human a composition including (a) an ophthalmologically effective amount of a non-steroidal cyclooxygenase inhibitor, and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, to prevent the loss of trabecular cells.
- 11. A method for cyto-protection of the trabecular meshwork, comprising administering to a human a composition including (a) an ophthamologically effective amount of diclofenac, and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, including a lightly cross-linkedcarboxy-containing polymer, in the form of an aqueous polymeric solution, suspension, ointment or gel for topical administration, to prevent the loss of trabecular cells.
- 15. A method for cyto-protection of the trabecular meshwork, comprising administering to a human in need of treatment or prevention of oxidative injury to its trabecular cells, or of damage to said trabecular cells from phagocytic or endocytic processes, a composition including (a) an ophthalmically effective amount of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory cyclooxygenase inhibitor and (b) a pharmaceutically inert carrier, to prevent the loss of trabecular cells.
- 26. A composition for cyto-protection of the trabecular meshwork, comprising (a) an opthalmically effective amount of between about 0.001 and about 0.009% by weight of a non-steroidal cyclooxygenase inhibitor of a type and in an amount to prevent trabecular cell damage or loss, and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor.
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