US 6,716,830 B2
Ophthalmic antibiotic compositions containing moxifloxacinGeneral
US 6,716,830 B2
Ophthalmic antibiotic compositions containing moxifloxacin
Tech Center:
1600 Biotechnology and Organic Chemistry
Examiner:
Zohreh Fay
Art Unit:
1614 Organic Compounds: Bio-affecting, Body Treating, Drug Delivery, Steroids, Herbicides, Pesticides, Cosmetics, and Drugs
Agent:
Inventors:
Gerald Cagle; Robert L. Abshire; David W. Stroman; John M. Yanni
Assignee:
Priority:
09/30/98
Filed:
07/22/02
Granted:
04/06/04
Expiration:
09/30/18
Abstract
Ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions containing a new class of antibiotics (e.g., moxifloxacin) are disclosed. The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents. The compositions may be utilized to treat ophthalmic, otic and nasal conditions by topically applying the compositions to the affected tissues.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
A61A61K31/5383A61P27/16A61K