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US 9,168,302 B2Granted
Reduction of side effects from aromatase inhibitors used for treating breast cancer
AssigneeChavah Pty Ltd
InventorStephen N. Birrell
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Abstract
The present invention is directed generally to pharmaceutical compositions, methods, and kits for improving side effects associated with aromatase inhibitor treatment in a subject diagnosed with breast cancer. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising an aromatase inhibitor and an androgenic agent.
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A method of mitigating one or more side effects in a postmenopausal patient being treated for breast cancer, comprising administering to said patient:
- a) 30-50 mg per day of testosterone or testosterone undecanoate, or 10 mg per day of methyltestosterone;
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- b) an effective amount per day of an aromatase inhibitor;
- wherein the mitigated one or more side effects comprises arthritis or arthralgia.
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