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5-HT4 receptor antagonists for the treatment of heart failure

US8829028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 2009
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2300/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides the use of a 5-HT4 receptor antagonist in the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing heart failure. Particular heart disorders to be treated are selected from the group comprising chronic heart failure, congestive heart failure, chronic congestive heart failure and heart failure resulting from ischaemic heart disease. Methods of treating heart failure using 5-HT4 receptor antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing 5-HT4 receptor antagonists are also provided.

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