Epidural method of producing analgesia
US6054429A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A improved method of treating pain is disclosed. The method includes administering to a subject an N-type voltage-sensitive calcium channel blocking omega conopeptide which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind selectively to omega conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue. The method includes administering the omega conopeptide epidurally, preferably so that the compound is in prolonged or sustained contact with the epidural region.
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