Method of treating and preventing loss of bone mass using 1.alpha.-hydroxy-vitamin D.sub.2
US5403831A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K33/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for reversing loss of bone mass or bone mineral content in a human being suffering from osteoporosis is disclosed which comprises administering to the human being a daily dosage of at least 2.0 micrograms/day of 1-alpha-hydroxy-Vitamin D.sub.2.
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