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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2006
Filed:
May. 31, 2005
Applicant:
Michael G Wyllie, Kent, GB;
Inventor:
Michael G Wyllie, Kent, GB;
Assignee:
Novartis International Pharmaceutical Ltd, Hamilton, BM;
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 31/505 (2006.01); A61K 31/517 (2006.01); A61K 31/405 (2006.01); A61K 31/135 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Pharmaceutical combinations suitable for treating the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men are described herein. The combinations contain an alpha-adrenoceptor antagonist and a muscarinic antagonist that may be administered simultaneously, separately or sequentially. The methods of treatment using the combinations are particularly suitable for treating moderate or severe LUTS.