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Methods for treating asthma using optically pure (-)-zileuton

US5629337A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1995
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2015

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

Abstract

Methods are disclosed utilizing optically pure (-)-zileuton for the treatment of asthma in humans while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of zileuton.

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