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Treatment of erectile dysfunction

US6093181A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateJul 25, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/167
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Erectile dysfunction, particularly impotence, priapism and Peyronie's disease is treated by the transurethral administration of a therapeutically effective agent. The agents are administered to the urethra by means of a penile insert (1) having a rapidly releasing coating (4) containing the agent on its exterior surface or by means of an inserter (27) carrying an agent containing dose of agent (31) which can be displaced into the urethra.

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