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Spirolactone for inhibiting the cardiotoxic effects of adriamycin

US4003996A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 1974
Grant dateJan 18, 1977
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Expiry dateSep 9, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/585
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The administration of aldosterone inhibitors of the spirolactone structural type prior to and during treatment with anti-neoplastic agents such as adriamycin results in retention of the desired activity of the latter substances while inhibiting their undesirable cardiotoxic properties.

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