Epinephrine as inhibitor of cancerous tumors
US5925682A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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