Use of the phytocannabinoid cannabidivarin (CBDV) in the treatment of epilepsy
US10799467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to the use of the phytocannabinoid cannabidivarin (CBDV) and combinations of the phytocannabinoid CBDV with tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of epilepsy. The invention further relates to the use of the phytocannabinoid CBDV in combination with standard anti-epileptic drugs (SAEDs). Preferably the SAED is one of ethosuximide, valproate or phenobarbital.
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