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Pharmaceutical Composition For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - EP3897646
The patent EP3897646 was granted to Actelion Pharmaceuticals on May 22, 2024. The application was originally filed on Dec 20, 2019 under application number EP19832954A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP3897646
- Application Number
- EP19832954A
- Filing Date
- Dec 20, 2019
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Apr 19, 2024
- Publication Date
- May 22, 2024
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
A combination therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) that targets patients with mild to moderate disease. The treatment involves administering macitentan at a high dose of 60-90 mg/day, with a preferred regimen of 75 mg/day. This combination therapy combines macitentan with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) and prostacyclin analogues, offering improved disease control and potential long-term benefits over traditional treatments.
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