US5670177A
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Injectable NO/CO2 gaseous mixture
Assignee: LAir Liquide SA pour lEtude et lExploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
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Filing: 1996-10-18
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Granted: 1997-09-23
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Expires: 2016-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A method for treating or preventing ischemia comprising administering to a patient by an intravascular route a gaseous mixture comprising nitric oxide (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO2), wherein the nitric oxide is present in an amount effective to treat or prevent ischemia. A gaseous mixture for treatment or prevention of ischemia comprising: (i) nitric oxide in an amount effective to prevent ischemia; and (ii) carbon dioxide.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Briend
- 👤 Marie-Helene Renaudin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:00
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61P; A61P9/00; A61P9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
A gaseous mixture for treatment or prevention of ischemia comprising: (i) nitric oxide in an amount effective to prevent ischemia; (ii) carbon dioxide; and (iii) nitrogen protoxide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
A gaseous mixture for treatment or prevention of ischemia comprising: (i) nitric oxide in an amount effective to prevent ischemia; (ii) carbon dioxide; and (iii) nitrogen protoxide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gaseous mixture of claim 1 wherein said gaseous mixture further comprises at least one of xenon, krypton, and their mixtures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The gaseous mixture of claim 1, wherein said gaseous mixture comprises a concentration of NO between 1 and 100 ppm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gaseous mixture according to claim 1 wherein said gaseous mixture comprises a concentration of NO between 15 and 30 ppm.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
44 words
A method for treating or preventing ischemia comprising administering to a patient by an intravascular route a gaseous mixture comprising nitric oxide (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), wherein said nitric oxide is present in an amount effective to treat or prevent ischemia.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
44 words
A method for treating or preventing ischemia comprising administering to a patient by an intravascular route a gaseous mixture comprising nitric oxide (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), wherein said nitric oxide is present in an amount effective to treat or prevent ischemia.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
44 words
A method for treating or preventing embolism comprising administering to a patient by an intravascular route a gaseous mixture comprising nitric oxide (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), wherein said nitric oxide is present in an amount effective to treat or prevent embolism.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
44 words
A method for treating or preventing embolism comprising administering to a patient by an intravascular route a gaseous mixture comprising nitric oxide (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), wherein said nitric oxide is present in an amount effective to treat or prevent embolism.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 5, wherein said gaseous mixture further comprises at least one of nitrogen protoxide, xenon, krypton, and their mixtures.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said gaseous mixture comprises a concentration of NO between 1 and 100 ppm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said gaseous mixture comprises a concentration of NO between 15 and 30 ppm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said intravascular route is an intra-arterial route.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said intravascular route is an intracardial route.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein said intravascular route is an intravenous route.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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