Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Nitrogen containing other than solely as a nitrogen in an...
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-10
2009-10-13
Jiang, Shaojia Anna (Department: 1623)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Nitrogen containing other than solely as a nitrogen in an...
C564S123000, C564S308000, C564S427000, C568S306000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07601758
ABSTRACT:
Methods for treating gout flares comprising concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more macrolide antibiotics, e.g., clarithromycin or erythromycin, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits. Methods of notifying health care practitioners and patients regarding appropriate dosing for co-administration of colchicine together with macrolide antibiotics are also provided.
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Cantor & Colburn LLP
Jiang Shaojia Anna
Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
Olson Eric S
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