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Combination of a .beta.-receptor blocker and an opioid

US5908847A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1997
Grant dateJun 1, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

New combination of a .beta.-receptor blocker or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an opioid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally in the presence of a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or any additional agents which may be active or inactive. The new combination confers a synergistic effect, and provides unexpected efficacy in the treatment of pain.

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