US3894153A
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Method of medical treatment of asthma
Assignee: Eisai Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-10-30
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1993-10-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a new use of menaquinone, and more particularly, to a method of medical treatment of asthma by administering menaquinone.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinro Yamamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
24 words
A METHOD OF TREATING ASTHMA WHICH COMPRISES ADMINISTERING ORALLY TO A HUMAN SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA, FROM 2.5 TO 50 MG OF MENAQQUINONE PER DAY.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
24 words
A METHOD OF TREATING ASTHMA WHICH COMPRISES ADMINISTERING ORALLY TO A HUMAN SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA, FROM 2.5 TO 50 MG OF MENAQQUINONE PER DAY.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the human is an adult and the total daily dosage amount is from 10 to 30 mg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the human is a child and the total daily dosage amount is from 2.5 to 15 mg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the menaquinone is orally administered in divided unit dosage forms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the asthma is of the atopy type.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |