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Reduction of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity

US5744455A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 1993
Grant dateApr 28, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K45/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for preventing cardiotoxicity in a human in need of such preventive treatment, the method including administering an effective amount of a bisdioxopiperazine. Also disclosed is a method for preventing cardiotoxicity induced by the administration of an anthracycline. Further, a tumoricidal, cardioprotective combination of agents is disclosed.

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