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Epinephrine as inhibitor of cancerous tumors

US5925682A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1996
Grant dateJul 20, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/135
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for reducing cancerous tumors is disclosed. The method includes administering to a mammal an effective amount of epinephrine. In another embodiment, the mammal is immediately immobilized after receiving injections of epinephrine. In a most preferred embodiment, the method also includes administering an effective amount of a cardioselective adrenergic blocking agent prior to administering of epinephrine.

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