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Use of stabilized granules containing glyceryl trinitrate for arteriogenesis

US9675552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2015
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/616
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention inter alia relates to a method of treating or preventing an arterial insufficiency, where an NO donor is administered in an intermitting manner to a subject in an amount of effective for the induction of arteriogenesis, and wherein the NO donor is a solid pharmaceutical preparation with the active substance glyceryl trinitrate for oromucosal or oral administration characterized in that it contains between 0.05 and 2 weight % glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), at least one diluent, one carrier material, and at least one substance that reduces the volatility of GTN, whereby this substance is a non-volatile ester stabilizer whose melting point is not higher than 60° C.

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