Patent: 6,524,580
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Summary for Patent: 6,524,580
Title: | Method for treating thyroid disorders |
Abstract: | A method for treating hypothyroidism by local administration of a neurotoxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to a thyroid, thereby reducing an inhibitory effect upon thyroid hormone secretion. A method for treating hyperthyroidism by local administration of a neurotoxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to a sympathetic ganglion which innervates the thyroid, thereby reducing a stimulatory effect upon thyroid hormone secretion. Methods for treating calcium metabolism disorders by local administration of a neurotoxin to modulate calcitonin secretion are also disclosed. |
Inventor(s): | Donovan; Stephen (Capistrano Beach, CA) |
Assignee: | Allergan Sales, Inc. (Irvine, CA) |
Application Number: | 09/504,538 |
Patent Claims: | see list of patent claims |
Details for Patent 6,524,580
Applicant | Tradename | Biologic Ingredient | Dosage Form | BLA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Expiredate |
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Solstice Neurosciences, Llc | MYOBLOC | rimabotulinumtoxinb | Injection | 103846 | 12/08/2000 | ⤷ Try a Trial | 2039-02-26 |
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