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Regimen for treating osteoporosis

US4761406A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1985
Grant dateAug 2, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for treating or preventing osteoporosis utilizing a cyclic regimen comprising alternating for two or more cycles the administration of a bone resorption inhibiting polyphosphonate and a no treatment (rest) period. Further disclosed is a kit for use in implementing this method of treatment.

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