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Use of sulfonylureas and other potassium channel regulators to treat secretory diarrhea

US5234922A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 1992
Grant dateAug 10, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/54
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for the treatment of secretory diarrhea comprised of administering to a patient in need thereof, an effective amount of a CFTR chloride channel blocker or a potassium channel opener are disclosed. The CFTR chloride channel blocker is a sulfonylurea of the group consisting of tolbutamide, glibenclamide, and related analogs. The potassium channel opener is selected from the group consisting of diazoxide, lemakalim, and minoxidil sulfate.

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