Abstract: The use of S-enantiomerically enriched compositions of beta blockers for treating muscle weakness. The beta blocker can be oxprenolol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Abstract: The use of S-enantiomerically enriched compositions of beta blockers for treating muscle weakness. The beta blocker can be oxprenolol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Abstract: The present invention relates to S-enantiomerically enriched compositions of beta blockers and uses thereof, including uses of the beta blocker compositions for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The beta blocker compositions can also be used for preventing loss of lean mass, preventing body weight loss in subjects, improving quality of life in subjects, and prolonging survival in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients. The beta blocker can be oxprenolol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 14, 2014
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2019
Assignee:
ACTIMED THERAPEUTICS LTD
Inventors:
Andrew J. S. Coats, Stefan Anker, Jochen Springer