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Treatment of angina pectoris

US5498636A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 2, 1994
Grant dateMar 12, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/404
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for treating angina pectoris. Pursuant to this method, a .beta.-adrenergic-blocking agent is administered acutely to a person having angina to provide an essentially immediate, therapeutic amount of bioavailable blocking agent. The invention further relates to a method wherein the blocking agent is nasally administered for this purpose.

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