Liposomal mitigation of drug-induced long QT syndrome and potassium delayed-rectifier current
US8753674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/907
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for the treatment of drug-induced long QT syndrome and other cardiac channelopathies are disclosed herein. The compositions and methods of the present invention comprise binding one or more QT prolonging drugs with a liposome prior to parenteral (intravenous or subcutaneous) administration, or administration of an empty liposome prior to or concomitantly with therapeutic agents known to have a high risk of QT prolongation, or immediately following an envenomation. The results presented show an abrogation of the adverse effects of QT prolonging drugs in a dose-dependent manner by the compositions of the present invention.
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