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Bile acid sequestrant

US5451397A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1992
Grant dateSep 19, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F220/60
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A bile acid sequestrant having a crosslinked polymeric matrix and having branches supported on the polymeric matrix and providing bonding sites for binding bile acid conjugates to the sequestrant, pharmaceutical compositions containing the sequestrant for treatment of elevated plasma cholesterol level are described.

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