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Process for inhibiting blood platelet aggregation and promoting vasodilation

US4721713A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1987
Grant dateJan 26, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P7/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for inhibiting blood platelet aggregation in humans, and promoting vasodilation in humans, by administering to a human in need of the same an effective amount of 2-hydroxy-3-isopropyl-5,6-dimethylpyrazine or a hydrate or a pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salt thereof. Administration can be orally in an amount of about 0.02-12 mg/kg body weight per day, or parenterally in an amount of about 0.01-6 mg/kg of body weight per day.

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