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Methods for treatment of headaches by administration of oxytocin

US8202838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2009
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2030

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of headache and headache disorders. The methods comprise administration of an oxytocin peptide for the treatment of primary and secondary headaches or trigeminal neuralgia.

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