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Method for inhibiting post-surgical adhesion formation by the topical administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

US4937254A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 1988
Grant dateJun 26, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2008

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

Abstract

Postsurgical adhesion formation is inhibited by the topical administration to the site of surgical trauma of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, preferably ibuprofen, suprofen, or tolmetin.

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