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1-(.beta.-D-arabinofuranosyl)-5-propynyluracil for treatment of VZV infections

US5028596A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1987
Grant dateJul 2, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H19/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is a method for using 1-(.beta.-D-arabinofuranosyl)-5-propynyluracil or its salts as the active ingredient in pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment of varicella zoster viral infections whether expressed as chicken pox or shingles.

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