NEW USE FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

Application 1200/DELNP/2004 published 2006-12-08, filed 2004-05-05
The present invention relates to the use of cannabinoid receptor agonists for the inhibition of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations. A further aspect of the invention is directed to the use of cannabinoid receptor agonists for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as for the treatment of regurgitation such as regurgitation in infants, lung disease, chronic laryngitis and asthma.

Applicant

1)ASTRAZENECA AB
:S-151 85 SÖDERTÄLJE SWEDEN

Inventor

1)ANDERS LEHMANN

International Info

Classification: A61F13/15
Publication Number: WO 03/043619 A1
Application Date: 2002-11-20

Priority Information

01103936.1 Sweden 2001-11-23