METHODS OF INHIBITING ANGIOGENESIS AND TUMOR GROWTH, AND TREATING OPHTHALMOLOGIC CONDITIONS WITH ANGIOSTATIC AND THERAPEUTIC STEROIDS

摘要

Methods for treating angiogenesis, tumors, and ocular hypertension with steroids are disclosed herein. The steroids have angiostatic activity with reduced glucocorticoid activity. A preferred steroid is6.alpha.,9.alpha.-fluoro-11.beta.,17-dihydroxy-16.alpha.-methyl-pregna-1,4-diene-3-one-17-carboxylic acid.