US Patent

US8541448 — Compounds and methods for inhibiting NHE-mediated antiport in the treatment of disorders associated with fluid retention or salt overload and gastrointestinal tract disorders

Composition of Matter · Assigned to Ardelyx Inc · Expires 2033-08-01 · 7y remaining

Vulnerability score 12/100 Ironclad — strong claim type, well-established, deep family

What this patent protects

This patent protects compounds, including Tenapanor Hydrochloride, for treating disorders associated with fluid retention, hypertension, and gastrointestinal tract disorders.

USPTO Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders associated with fluid retention or salt overload, such as heart failure (in particular, congestive heart failure), chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, liver disease, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma agonist-induced fluid retention. The present disclosure is also directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of hypertension. The present disclosure is also directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders, including the treatment or reduction of pain associated with gastrointestinal tract disorders.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US8541448
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Composition of Matter
Expires
2033-08-01
Drug substance claim
Yes
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Ardelyx Inc
Source
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