Local administration of pharmacologically active agents to treat premature ejaculation
US5922341A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M31/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for delaying the onset of ejaculation in an individual. The method involves administration of a pharmacologically active agent, particularly an antidepressant, a serotonin agonist or antagonist, an adrenergic agonist or antagonist, an adrenergic neurone blocker, or a derivative or analog thereof, within the context of an effective dosing regimen; administration is preferably local, and most preferably is transurethral. Pharmaceutical formulations and kits are provided as well.
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