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Methods of treatment of non-histaminic pruritus

US9345697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2015
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0053
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described herein are methods of treating a mammal in need of treatment for non-histaminic pruritus by administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of RS-norketotifen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, thereby reducing the desire to scratch in the mammal. Non-histaminergic types of pruritus are resistant to treatment with selective histamine H-1-, H-2- and H-4-receptor inhibitors. In certain aspects, the non-histaminergic pruritus is associated with a dermal disorder, a psychological disorder, a mental disorder, a nerve disorder, or a systemic disorder.

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