Patent · US Expired

Method for minimizing disturbances in circadian rhythms of bodily performance and function

US4600723A · kind A · utility

58Cited by

0References

13Claims

0Family size

Assignee

MONASH UNIVERSITY · AU

Inventors

Roger V. Short · Melbourne, AU
Stuart Armstrong · Melbourne, AU

Key dates

Filing date	May 18, 1984
Grant date	Jul 15, 1986
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 18, 2004

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K31/40
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disturbances in circadian rhythms of bodily performance and function, as may occur for example in transfer of work patterns from day to night-shift, or rapid crossing of several time zones in an aircraft ("jet lag") are treated by administration of melatonin. Alleviation or prevention of ill effects associated with disturbance of circadian rhythms is achieved by administration of melatonin in specified ways which are varied to suit particular needs and circumstances.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.