US4162318A
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Use of trazodone and etoperidone in Parkinsonism and in other extrapyramidal syndromes characterized by tremors
Assignee: Angelini Acraf SpA
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Filing: 1978-07-17
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Granted: 1979-07-24
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Expires: 1998-07-17
Abstract
Abstract Treatment of tremors in Parkinsonism and in other extrapyramidal syndromes by administering an amount of trazodone of the formula ##STR1## AND OR OF ETOPERIDONE OF THE FORMULA: ##STR2## in the range of about 25 mg. to 100 mg. three times a day.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruno Silvestrini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/495; A61K31/496
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A process for the treatment of tremors in Parkinsonism and in other extrapyramidal syndromes which comprises administering orally to a human afflicted with Parkinsonism an amount of trazodone of the formula ##STR6## or of etoperidone of the formula: ##STR7## in the range of about 25 mg. three times a day.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A process for the treatment of tremors in Parkinsonism and in other extrapyramidal syndromes which comprises administering orally to a human afflicted with Parkinsonism an amount of trazodone of the formula ##STR6## or of etoperidone of the formula: ##STR7## in the range of about 25 mg. three times a day.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the etoperidone is administered orally.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-23 | 1987-01-22 | 1987-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-23 | 1991-01-22 | 1991-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |