Hydroxyomeprazole compositions and methods
AssigneeSepracor Inc.
InventorsWilliam E. Yelle, Dean A. Handley
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Abstract
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing hydroxyomeprazole for the treatment of ulcers in humans. Hydroxyomeprazole exhibits a lessened liability toward drug-drug interactions than omeprazole and a more predictable dosing regimen than omeprazole. Hydroxyomeprazole is also useful for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux and other conditions related to gastric hypersecretion such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Claims14
A method of treating ulcers which comprises administering to a human a therapeutically effective amount of hydroxyomeprazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
A method of treating gastroesophageal reflux-disease which comprises administering to a human a therapeutically effective amount of hydroxyomeprazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
A method of treating a condition caused by or contributed to by gastric hypersecretion which comprises administering to a human a therapeutically effective amount of hydroxyomeprazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
A method of treating psoriasis which comprises administering to a human a therapeutically effective amount of hydroxyomeprazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
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