Reduction of infarct volume using citicoline
US5872108A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 20, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention is directed to a method of reducing the extent of infarction, particularly cerebral infarction subsequent to cerebral ischemia, by the administration of citicoline shortly after an ischemic episode and continuing daily treatment for up to about 30 days, preferably for at least about 6 weeks. The method is useful in the treatment of stroke and severe head trauma patients and maximizes the chances for a full or substantially full recovery of the patient.
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