US4477468A
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Treatment of type II herpes virus with flurbiprofen
Assignee: Pharmacia and Upjohn Co
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Filing: 1982-12-06
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Granted: 1984-10-16
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Expires: 2002-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A process for treating Herpes Type II virus by the systemic administration or topical application of flurbiprofen (3-fluoro-4-phenylhydratropic acid) or a salt or ester thereof. Dosage forms are also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay W. Heckler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/185; A61K31/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A process for therapeutic treatment of Herpes Type II virus comprising the systemic or topical administration to a human or animal infected with Herpes Type II virus of an effective antiviral amount of 3-fluoro-4-phenylhydratropic acid or alkyl ester of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, inclusive, including isomeric forms thereof, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A process for therapeutic treatment of Herpes Type II virus comprising the systemic or topical administration to a human or animal infected with Herpes Type II virus of an effective antiviral amount of 3-fluoro-4-phenylhydratropic acid or alkyl ester of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, inclusive, including isomeric forms thereof, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the compound is 3-fluoro-4-phenylhydratropic acid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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