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Combinations of drugs (e.g., a benzimidazole and pentamidine) for the treatment of neoplastic disorders

US6693125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2001
Grant dateFeb 17, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention features a method for treating a patient having a cancer or other neoplasm, by administering to the patient (i) a benzimidazole or a metabolite or analog thereof; and (ii) pentamidine or a metabolite or analog thereof simultaneously or within 14 days of each other in amounts sufficient to inhibit the growth of the neoplasm.

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