Methods for treating gout flares
US9060987B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C233/47
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of treating gout flares comprising administering a composition comprising a first urate-lowering agent are disclosed. In some aspects, the first urate-lowering agent is (−)-halofenate, (−)-halofenic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Other aspects provide for methods of reducing the number, duration, frequency or intensity of gout flares experienced by a subject.
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