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Method for decreasing appetite

US5019594A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1989
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for decreasing appetite comprising an indirect-acting sympathomimetic drug and tyrosine or a tyrosine precursor. The drug may be phenylpropanolamine, amphetamine, or ephedrine. The tyrosine enhances the known appetite-suppressing activity of the drug.

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