Hypotensive lipid-containing biodegradable intraocular implants and related methods
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1. A biodegradable intraocular implant comprising:
- a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer matrix that releases drug at a rate effective to sustain release of a therapeutically effective amount of the prostamide component for at least about one week after the implant is placed in an eye.
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Abstract
Biocompatible intraocular implants include a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective in facilitating release of the prostamide component into an eye for an extended period of time. The prostamide component may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce a at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma.
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1. A biodegradable intraocular implant comprising:
a prostamide component and a biodegradable polymer matrix that releases drug at a rate effective to sustain release of a therapeutically effective amount of the prostamide component for at least about one week after the implant is placed in an eye. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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