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Use of megestrol acetate for improving heart function and the treatment of heart insufficiency

US8383612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2005
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to improving the heart function, the survival and/or the treatment of heart insufficiency using megestrol acetate (Megace®; MA) in patients with heart insufficiency and after a myocardial infarction.

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