Punctal plug with active agent
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1. A method for administering an active agent to a subject using a punctal plug, the method comprising:
- inserting the punctal plug into a punctal aperture of the subject, wherein the composition of the punctal plug comprises;
a) an active agent selected from the group consisting of topical prostaglandin;
latanoprost;
travoprost;
bimatoprost;
a medication for treatment of a corneal infection;
ciprofloxacin;
moxifloxacin;
gatifloxacin;
a systemic medication;
a medication for treating hypertension;
atenolol;
nifedipine;
hydrochlorothiazide; and
a medication for treating allergic conjunctivitis, andb) a porous or absorbent material, andwherein the shape of the punctal plug consists of a constant diameter cylinder configured to be inserted into a canalicular puncta of the subject.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for administering an active agent such as a medicine to a subject, uses an ocular implant such as a punctal plug, to which the active agent has been applied. The implant is installed at the eye of the subject for administering the active agent via tissues of the eye.
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1. A method for administering an active agent to a subject using a punctal plug, the method comprising:
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inserting the punctal plug into a punctal aperture of the subject, wherein the composition of the punctal plug comprises; a) an active agent selected from the group consisting of topical prostaglandin;
latanoprost;
travoprost;
bimatoprost;
a medication for treatment of a corneal infection;
ciprofloxacin;
moxifloxacin;
gatifloxacin;
a systemic medication;
a medication for treating hypertension;
atenolol;
nifedipine;
hydrochlorothiazide; and
a medication for treating allergic conjunctivitis, andb) a porous or absorbent material, and wherein the shape of the punctal plug consists of a constant diameter cylinder configured to be inserted into a canalicular puncta of the subject. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for administering an active agent to a subject using a punctal plug, the method comprising:
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inserting the punctal plug into a punctal aperture of the subject, wherein the composition of the punctal plug comprises; a) an active agent selected from the group consisting of topical prostaglandin;
latanoprost;
travoprost;
bimatoprost;
a medication for treatment of a corneal infection;
ciprofloxacin;
moxifloxacin;
gatifloxacin;
a systemic medication;
a medication for treating hypertension;
atenolol;
nifedipine;
hydrochlorothiazide; and
a medication for treating allergic conjunctivitis, andb) a hydrophilic polymer, and wherein the shape of the punctal plug consists of a constant diameter cylinder configured to be inserted into a canalicular puncta of the subject. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for administering an active agent to a subject using a punctal plug, the method comprising:
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inserting the punctal plug into a punctal aperture of the subject, wherein the composition of the punctal plug comprises; a) an active agent wherein the active agent is selected from the group comprising;
travoprost;
moxifloxacin; and
a medication for treating allergic conjunctivitis, andb) a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the shape of the punctal plug consists of a constant diameter cylinder configured to be inserted into a canalicular puncta of the subject.
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