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Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Details for Patent: 8,293,742


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Which drugs does patent 8,293,742 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 8,293,742 protects LUMIFY and is included in one NDA.

This patent has thirty-seven patent family members in sixteen countries.

Summary for Patent: 8,293,742
Title:Preferential vasoconstriction compositions and methods of use
Abstract: The invention generally relates to compositions and methods for preferential vasoconstriction of smaller blood vessels relative to larger blood vessels. The compositions comprise highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists, at low concentrations, such as below 0.05% weight by volume. The compositions preferably comprise brimonidine. The compositions preferably have pH between about 5.5 and about 6.5.
Inventor(s): Horn; Gerald (Deerfield, IL)
Assignee: Alpha Synergy Development, Inc. (Dana Point, CA)
Application Number:12/460,941
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 8,293,742
Patent Claim Types:
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Use; Composition;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 8,293,742

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Bausch And Lomb Inc LUMIFY brimonidine tartrate SOLUTION/DROPS;OPHTHALMIC 208144-001 Dec 22, 2017 OTC Yes Yes ⤷  Try a Trial ⤷  Try a Trial RELIEVES REDNESS OF THE EYE DUE TO MINOR EYE IRRITATIONS ⤷  Try a Trial
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International Family Members for US Patent 8,293,742

Country Patent Number Estimated Expiration Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration
Brazil 112016004054 ⤷  Try a Trial
Canada 2732521 ⤷  Try a Trial
Canada 2782817 ⤷  Try a Trial
Canada 2832953 ⤷  Try a Trial
Canada 2865593 ⤷  Try a Trial
Cyprus 1115727 ⤷  Try a Trial
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