Methods and compositions for treating primary and secondary tumors of the central nervous system (CNS)
AssigneeEd. Geistlich Sohne A.G. fur Chemische Industrie
InventorsRuediger Stendel, Rolf W. Pfirrmann
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Abstract
Methods and compositions for the treatment and/or prophylaxis and/or suppression of primary and/or secondary tumors of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord, eyes) in mammalian subjects are disclosed, wherein an effective dose of a methylol transfer agent such as Taurolidine and/or Taurultam and/or a bioequivalent is administered to a mammalian subject suffering from, or at risk of growth of, tumors of the central nervous system. Furthermore, methods for local application of Taurolidine and/or Taurultam and/or a bioequivalent in solution are disclosed using microdialysis methods, irrigation methods, implantion methods and angiographic methods.
Claims20
A method of inhibiting growth of a tumor of the central nervous system (CNS) in a mammal in need thereof, comprising administering to said mammal a composition comprising taurolidine or a biologically active derivative thereof.
A method of inhibiting growth of a tumor of the central nervous system (CNS) in a mammal in need thereof, comprising administering to said mammal a composition comprising taurultam or a biologically active derivative thereof.
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