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Use of carbostyril to increase somatostatin or for inhibiting decrease of somatostatin to treat diseases related thereto

US5476858A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1994
Grant dateDec 19, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An agent for increasing secretion of somatostatin or inhibiting decrease of secretion of somatostatin which comprises as an active ingredient a carbostyril compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, which is useful for treating diseases associated with the decrease of somatostatin such as esophagitis, Alzheimer's disease, etc.

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