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Method of controlling nephrotoxicity of anti-tumor plaintum compounds

US5002755A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1989
Grant dateMar 26, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K33/243
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Nephrotoxicity of anti-tumor platinum coordination compounds (e.g., cisplatin) is reduced by administering a dithiocarbamate chelator (e.g., diethyldithiocarbamate) at least 12 hours before as well as immediately after the administration of the anti-tumor compound.

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