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Treatment of hyperuricaemia with etofylline clofibrate
Assignee: Ludwig Merckle GmbH and Co KG Chem Pharm Fabrik
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Filing: 1980-01-17
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 2000-01-17
Abstract
Abstract The use of etofylline clofibrate for the treatment of elevated serum levels of uric acid in humans is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter Metz
- 👤 Manfred Specker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/495; A61K31/505; A61K31/519; A61K31/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
A process for the treatment of a host animal which is afflicted with hyperuricaemia which comprises administering to said animal an amount sufficient to lower the serum uric acid level of said host animal, a drug comprising etofylline clofibrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process for the treatment of a host animal which is afflicted with hyperuricaemia which comprises administering to said animal an amount sufficient to lower the serum uric acid level of said host animal, a drug comprising etofylline clofibrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A process as defined in claim 1 wherein said host animal is a human being.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A process as defined in claim 2 wherein said drug is administered in the form of a soft or hard gelatin capsule.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process as defined in claim 2 wherein said drug is administered in a dose of 250 to 1250 mg./day.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process as defined in claim 2 wherein said drug is administered in a dose of 500 to 750 mg./day.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process as defined in claim 2 wherein said drug is administered in a single dose of 250 to 600 mg./unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process as defined in claim 2 wherein said drug is administered in a single dose of 250 to 300 mg./unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3984413A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |