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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 28, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
John R McCullough, Hudson, MA (US);
Thomas P Jerussi, Framingham, MA (US);
Assignee:
Sepracor Inc., Marlborough, MA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
514327 ;
Abstract
Methods utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of norcisapride are disclosed. This compound has surprisingly been found to be a potent drug for the treatment of disorders caused by gastrointestinal motility dysfunction. Finally, the (+) isomer of norcisapride also avoids certain adverse side effects and certain adverse drug interactions.