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Epichlorohydrin and 1-(3-aminopropyl) imidazole copolymer and its use in treating irritable bowel syndrome

US5900233A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1997
Grant dateMay 4, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 16, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/417
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An anion-binding hydrophilic epichlorohydrin and 1-(3-aminopropyl)imidazole copolymeric bile acid sequestrant, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and use thereof in the treatment of ailments or conditions in which a bile acid sequestrant and inhibitor of fat absorption is indicated.

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