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Methods for treating irritable bowel syndrome using optically pure (+) norcisapride

US6369079B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2000
Grant dateApr 9, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for the prevention, treatment, or management of apnea, apnea disorders, bulimia nervosa, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence, bradycardia, bradyarrhythnia, syncope, other disorders, or symptoms thereof using (+) norcisapride, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its (−) stereoisomer.

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