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Use of fibrates

US8501759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2009
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/20
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention, which is applicable in the pharmaceutical industry, relates to the use of fibrates, in particular fenofibrate, especially in the form of a solid oral composition, for the manufacture of a drug for the treatment of sleep apnea, sleep apnea syndrome, in particular obstructive sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

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