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Treatment of adverse effects associated with administration of extracellular hemoglobin

US5750132A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1995
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of lessening the severity and frequency of adverse effects associated with administration of extracellular hemoglobin comprising administration of a smooth muscle relaxant. Preferred smooth muscle relaxants are terbutaline and nifedipine, which can be administered in a prophylactic treatment, responsive regimented treatment or responsive intermittent treatment.

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