Compositions and methods for treatment of cachexia
US8080528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for preventing and treating wasting disorders, such as cachexia and anorexia, are provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for preventing and treating a wasting disorder in a mammal. In one embodiment, the method of the invention comprises administering to such mammal a macrolide and a β2-adrenergic agonist in combination such that the macrolide and said β2-agonist are administered in amounts effective to prevent or at least alleviate said wasting disorder.
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