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Adenosine A2A receptor antagonists for treating restless legs syndrome or nocturnal myoclonus

US7759355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2003
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2025

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

Abstract

The present invention provides methods of treating restless legs syndrome or related disorders, comprising administering an effective amount of at least one adenosine A2A receptor antagonist to a patient in need thereof. More preferably the adenosine A2A receptor antagonist is a xanthine derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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