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Methods for treating sleep apnea and sleep induced apnea using optically pure (+) norcisapride

US6835740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2002
Grant dateDec 28, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for the prevention, treatment, or management of apnea, apnea disorders, bulimia, nervosa, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence, bradycardia, bradyarrhythmia, syncope, other disorders, or symptoms thereof using (+) norcisapride, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its (−) stereoisomer.

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