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Treatment of pulmonary hypertension with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

US8071557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2007
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P11/16
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This disclosure relates generally to methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful in treating pulmonary hypertension. In one embodiment, for example, the disclosure provides a method for treating pulmonary hypertension comprising administering a therapeutically effective dose of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to a patient in need of treatment. The disclosure finds utility in the fields of medicine and pharmacology.

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