(19)
(11) EP 1 109 546 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
27.06.2001 Bulletin 2001/26

(21) Application number: 99934101.9

(22) Date of filing: 16.07.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61K 31/215
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9916/143
(87) International publication number:
WO 0004/898 (03.02.2000 Gazette 2000/05)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 21.07.1998 US 93594 P

(71) Applicant: MERCK & CO., INC.
Rahway, New Jersey 07065 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • PONTICELLO, Gerald, S.
    Rahway, NJ 07065 (US)
  • SUGRUE, Michael, F.
    Rahway, NJ 07065 (US)

(74) Representative: Hiscock, Ian James et al
European Patent Department,Merck & Co., Inc.,Terlings Park,Eastwick Road
Harlow,Essex CM20 2QR
Harlow,Essex CM20 2QR (GB)

   


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