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Last Updated: November 2, 2024

Details for Patent: 5,773,020


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Summary for Patent: 5,773,020
Title: Treatment of erectile dysfunction
Abstract:Erectile dysfunction, particularly impotence, priapism and Peyronie's disease is treated by the transurethral administration of a therapeutically effective agent. The agents are administered to the urethra by means of a penile insert (1) having a rapidly releasing coating (4) containing the agent on its exterior surface or by means of an inserter (27) carrying an agent containing dose of agent (31) which can be displaced into the urethra.
Inventor(s): Place; Virgil A. (Kawaihae, HI), Gale; Robert M. (Los Altos, CA), Berggren; Randall G. (Livermore, CA)
Assignee: Vivus, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Application Number:08/959,739
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