Composition and method for treatment of disseminated fungal infections in mammals
US4978654A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/7048
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is disclosed for treatment of disseminated fungal infection in a mammal comprising the administration of a fungicidally effective amount of Amphotericin B encapsulated in a substantially sterol-free liposome to the infected mammal. Also provided is an agent for treatment of disseminated fungal infection in a mammal comprising Amphotericin B encapsulated in a liposome which consists essentially of lipids other than sterols.
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