Treating pain using selective antagonists of persistent sodium current
US7767718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/4439
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods of treating chronic pain in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective amount of a selective persistent sodium channel antagonist that has at least 20-fold selectivity for persistent sodium current relative to transient sodium current.
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