Method for preventing diarrhea
US6395708B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for preventing irinotecan-induced or camptothecin-induced or camptothecin- analog-induced diarrhea by administering an effective amount of octreotide. In particular the invention concerns new methods, combination formulations and kits to prevent late diarrhea caused by irinotecan or camptothecin, or camptothecin-analog administration.
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