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Method of traeting malaria with cyproheptadine derivatives

US5021426A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1990
Grant dateJun 4, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Various 3-substituted cyproheptadine derivatives are useful in the treatment of infection by Plasmodium falciparum and in the treatment of malaria either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or pharmaceutical composition ingredients in combination with antimalarial agents or compounds. Methods of treating malaria and methods of treating infection by Plasmodium falciparum are also described.

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