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Methods and compositions of (+) doxazosin for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

US5508279A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1994
Grant dateApr 16, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of doxazosin. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia while avoiding the concomitant liability of hypotensive effects associated with the racemic mixture of doxazosin.

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