Patent · US Expired

Treatment of pain

US6511982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company · US

Inventors

Francoise Camborde · Rueil-Malmaison, FR
Alix Cloarec · Triel-sur-Seine, FR
Charles Conway · Cheshire, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 4, 2001
Grant date	Jan 28, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 4, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P29/02
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating pain with acetaminophen comprises the concurrent administration of buspirone. This combination of agents surprisingly results in a morphine-like analgesic response characterized by rapid onset, greater pain relief, and a longer duration of action.

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