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Use of rosuvastatin (zd-4522) in the treatment of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

US6858618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2001
Grant dateFeb 22, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method for the treatment of heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia by administering the compound (E)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]pyrimidin-5-yl](3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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