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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2007
Bahram Asgharian, Arlington, TX (US);
Masood A. Chowhan, Arlington, TX (US);
Martin B. Wax, Westlake, TX (US);
Bahram Asgharian, Arlington, TX (US);
Masood A. Chowhan, Arlington, TX (US);
Martin B. Wax, Westlake, TX (US);
Alcon Research, Ltd., Fort Worth, TX (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising (a) a bioerodible water insoluble polymer matrix comprising a polyester polymer, wherein the polymer matrix has a melting point of less than 60° C. and (b) an active agent dispersed within the polymer matrix, wherein the composition is formulated to controllably release the active agent for a pre -determined period of time to a target site. Also disclosed are methods of treating a disease or condition with the disclosed compositions.