Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
3-18-2003
Patent Number
patent number 6534526
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to various methods for treating the laminitis syndrome in animals. These benefits are obtained by administering to the animals a composition containing an .alpha.-adrenergic antagonist that does not substantially cross the blood brain barrier. In one embodiment, the .alpha.-adrenergic antagonist is domperidone. The domperidone can be administered to the animal either orally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly and can be used to treat animals suffering from symptoms of laminitis.
Application Number
09/906386
Assignees
Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
Filing Date
2001-07-16
Primary/U.S. Class
514/322
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