Use of arsenic compounds for treatment of pain and inflammation
US8945505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of arsenic compounds such as sodium meta arsenite (NaAsO2), arsenic trioxide (As2O3), and arsenic hexoxide (As4O6) or combinations thereof, for the treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions. The present invention also relates to compositions containing the above arsenic compounds for use in the treatment of pain, inflammation and immunological and autoimmune diseases and disorders.
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