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
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