Azapirone pain treatment
US6566361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/505
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of treating pain with acetaminophen comprises the concurrent administration of an azapirone such as buspirone. This combination of agents surprisingly results in a strengthened analgesic response characterized by rapid onset, greater pain relief, and a longer duration of action.
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