Method and composition for potentiating the antipyretic action of a nonopioid analgesic
AssigneeThe Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
InventorAnil Gulati
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Abstract
A composition and method of treating fever, and optionally treating pain, is disclosed. The composition and method utilize a nonopioid analgesic and an endothelin antagonist as active agents to treat fever in mammals, including humans. The composition also is useful in the prevention and treatment of stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, like myocardial infarction.
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A method of treating fever comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof (a) a therapeutically effective amount of a nonopioid analgesic which is acetaminophen, and (b) a therapeutically effective amount of an endothelin antagonist which is BQ123.
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