Combinations of drugs (e.g., a benzimidazole and pentamidine) for the treatment of neoplastic disorders
US6693125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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