Maribavir isomers, compositions, methods of making and methods of using
AssigneeTakeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
InventorJohn D. Peabody, III
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Abstract
The invention relates to novel compositions and methods of using maribavir which enhance its effectiveness in medical therapy, as well as to maribavir isomers and methods of use thereof for counteracting the potentially adverse effects of maribavir isomerization in vivo in the event it occurs.
Claims16
A method for treatment of a herpes viral infection in a patient in need thereof comprising orally administering to said patient the compound 5,6-dichloro-2-(isopropylamino)-1-(β-L-ribofuranosyl)-1H-benzimidazole, or an isomer of said compound, in an amount of 400 mg twice a day, wherein said patient is a stem cell transplant recipient.
A method for treatment of a herpes viral infection in a patient in need thereof comprising orally administering to said patient the compound 5,6-dichloro-2-(isopropylamino)-1-(β-L-ribofuranosyl)-1H-benzimidazole, or an isomer of said compound, in an amount of 400 mg twice a day, wherein said patient is a kidney transplant recipient.
A method for treatment of a herpes viral infection in a patient in need thereof comprising orally administering to said patient the compound 5,6-dichloro-2-(isopropylamino)-1-(β-L-ribofuranosyl)-1H-benzimidazole, or an isomer of said compound, in an amount of 400 mg twice a day, wherein said patient is a liver transplant recipient.
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