Methods Of Treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Patent No. EP4065119 (titled "Methods Of Treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension") was filed by Actelion Pharmaceuticals on Nov 27, 2020. The application was issued on Sep 4, 2024.

Patent Summary

Initial combination therapy of macitentan, tadalafil, and selexipag for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with a unique dosing regimen. The therapy combines the endothelin receptor antagonist macitentan, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor tadalafil, and prostacyclin receptor agonist selexipag, with macitentan and tadalafil initiated on day 1 and selexipag on day 15 ± 3 days. This regimen achieves significant hemodynamic and functional improvements in newly diagnosed PAH patients, with a notable reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance and improvement in right heart function.

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EP4065119

ACTELION PHARMACEUTICALS
Application Number
EP20820054A
Filing Date
Nov 27, 2020
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 2, 2024
Publication Date
Sep 4, 2024