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Method of treating sickle cell anemia

US4887995A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1985
Grant dateDec 19, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/19
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating a person for sickle cell anemia including administering to the patient's blood a therapeutically effective dosage of ethacrynic acid. The dosage may be administered to blood removed from the patient which blood after addition of the compound is restored to the patient or by other means such as orally.

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