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Methylene blue for the treatment or prophylaxis of encephalopathy caused by ifosfamide

US5854240A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 1996
Grant dateDec 29, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2016

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

Abstract

The encephalopathy caused by ifosfamide and similarly acting compounds can be prevented or treated by the administration of methylene blue or another compound which is able to oxidize a reduced flavin moiety. Pyritinol is able to reduce other aspects of ifosfamide toxicity.

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