Pharmaceutical composition containing a xanthine derivative
AssigneeJohann A. Wulfing
InventorsJoachim E. Goring, Peter P. Ochlich
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Abstract
It has been found that 1,3-di-n-butyl-7-(2-oxopropyl)xanthine is a particularly effective agent for increasing oxygen partial pressure and contractility in ischaemic and skeletal muscle. Pharmaceutical compositions containing 1 to 30 mg of this agent are described.
Claims8
A method of treating peripheral vascular disease in humans which comprises administering to a human in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of 1,3-di-n-butyl-7-(2-oxopropyl)-xanthine in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A method of improving blood flow in skeletal muscles in humans which comprises administering to a human in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of 1,3-di-n-butyl-7-(2-oxopropyl)-xanthine in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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