Methods and compositions for treating allergic asthma using descarboethoxyloratadine
AssigneeSepracor Inc.
InventorsDean A. Handley, Paul D. Rubin
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Abstract
Methods utilizing descarboethoxyloratadine ("DCL"), for the treatment of allergic disorders, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines. Also included are methods for the treatment of allergic asthma using DCL and either a decongestant or a leukotriene inhibitor, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines. The invention also encompasses the administration of DCL in a nasal or oral spray.
Claims8
A method of treating allergic asthma in a human while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with the administration of non-sedating antihistamines, comprising administering to a human a composition, said composition comprising (i) a therapeutically effective amount of DCL or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof;
- (ii) a therapeutically effective amount of a decongestant;
- and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A method of treating allergic asthma in a human while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with the administration of non-sedating antihistamines, comprising administering to a human a therapeutically effective amount of DCL and a therapeutically effective amount of a decongestant.
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