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(11) EP 1 227 800 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
07.08.2002 Bulletin 2002/32

(21) Application number: 00976707.0

(22) Date of filing: 27.10.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7A61K 9/22, A61K 9/32, A61K 9/36
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0029/868
(87) International publication number:
WO 0132/149 (10.05.2001 Gazette 2001/19)
(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: 29.10.1999 US 162719 P
29.10.1999 US 162589 P

(71) Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
Rahway,New Jersey 07065-0907 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • RUDDY, Stephen, B.
    Rahway, NJ 07065-0907 (US)
  • DEBUSI, Laura, A.
    Rahway, NJ 07065-0907 (US)
  • STOREY, David, E.
    Rahway, NJ 07065-0907 (US)

(74) Representative: Thompson, John Dr. et al
Merck & Co., Inc.European Patent DepartmentTerlings ParkEastwick Road
Harlow, Essex CM20 2QR
Harlow, Essex CM20 2QR (GB)

   


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