Inventors:
Stuart D. Shanler - Pamona NY, US
Andrew Ondo - Las Cruces NM, US
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc. - Irvine CA
International Classification:
A61K 31/133, A61K 31/4172, A61K 31/4164, A61K 31/382, A61K 31/4174, A61K 31/03, A61K 31/155, A61K 31/05, A01N 43/50, A01N 43/54, A01N 33/02
US Classification:
514393, 514385, 514646, 514622, 514601, 5142521, 514595, 5142272
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to compositions and methods for the treatment of purpura. Preferred compositions comprise an α adrenergic receptor agonist selected from selective αadrenergic receptor agonist, selective αadrenergic receptor agonist, non-selective α/αadrenergic receptor agonist, agents with αadrenergic receptor agonist activity and combinations thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in order to treat and improve the cosmetic appearance of hemorrhagic (purpuric) lesions in the skin.