Method for inhibiting platelet aggregation
US6770660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P9/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for inhibiting platelet aggregation in a patient in need thereof, comprising 1) administering to the patient a bolus injection of an active drug, in an amount of about 25 &mgr;g/kg, and 2) administering to the patient, after the bolus injection, an intravenous infusion for a period of between about 12 hours and about 72 hours, of the active drug, in an amount of about 0.15 &mgr;g/kg/min, wherein the active drug is tirofiban or a salt thereof.
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