Method of treating sleep disordered breathing using topiramate

US7981443B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Jan Hedner · Gothenburg, SE
• Lars Sjöström · Mölndal, SE
• Kaj Stenlöf · Handen, SE
• Ludger Grote · Umeå, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 14, 2001
• Grant date: Jul 19, 2011
• Expiry date: Apr 12, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61P11/16
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method for treating snoring, sleep apnoea and other forms of sleep disordered breathing involves administration to a patient of a therapeutically effective amount of topiramate over an appropriate period of time, such as a period substantially coinciding with the sleep period of a patient. A useful route of administration is per os. Also disclosed is the use of topiramate for the diagnosis of snoring, sleep apnoea and other forms of sleep disordered breathing.