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US 4,302,452 AGranted
Use of derivatives of 6.alpha.-methylprednisolone as an antiemetic
AssigneeThe Upjohn Company
InventorJohnny M. Pittman, Jr.
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Abstract
Use of water soluble 21-polybasic esters of 1-dehydro-6.alpha.-methylhydrocortisone and their salts as an antiemetic.
Claims4
A method for the prevention of chemotherapeutic-induced nausea and vomiting which comprises administering intravenously to a patient expecting chemotherapy, a formulation comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of water soluble 21-dibasic esters of 1-dehydro-6.alpha.-methylhydrocortisone and their salts and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.
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