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Vivus, Inc. Patents
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Vivus, Inc.
Address:
Mountain View, CA
No. of patents:
22
Patents:




Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7226910 Treatment of female sexual dysfunction with vasoactive intestinal polypeptide agonists June 5, 2007
Methods for treating female sexual dysfunction are provided. A pharmaceutical composition containing a vasoactive agent selected from vasoactive intestinal potypeptide (VIP) and VIP agonists is administered to the vagina and/or vulvar region of the individual undergoing treatment. Th
7056890 Combination therapy for effecting weight loss and treating obesity June 6, 2006
The present invention features a novel therapy for effecting weight loss which involves treating a subject with a sympathomimetic agent (e.g., phentermine or a phentermine-like drug) in combination with an anticonvulsant sulfamate derivative (e.g., topiramate) such that the subject e
6946141 As-needed administration of tricyclic and other non-SRI antidepressant drugs to treat premature September 20, 2005
A method is provided for treatment of premature ejaculation by administration of an antidepressant drug selected from tricyclic antidepressants, tetracyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, azaspirone antidepressants, and atypical non-SRI antidepressants. In a preferred embodiment, a
6593369 Methods, compositions, and kits for enhancing female sexual desire and responsiveness July 15, 2003
Topical application of a prostaglandin directly to the clitoris is effective for enhancing female sexual desire and responsiveness.
6593313 Co-administration of a prostaglandin and an androgenic agent in the treatment of female sexual d July 15, 2003
Methods and formulations for treating female sexual dysfunction are provided. A pharmaceutical composition formulated so as to contain a selected vasoactive agent is administered to the vagina, vulvar area or urethra of the individual undergoing treatment. Suitable vasoactive agents
6548490 Transmucosal administration of phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysfun April 15, 2003
A method is provided for treating erectile dysfunction in a mammalian male individual. The method involves the transmucosal administration of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide or derivative thereof, within the context of an effective dosing
6495154 On demand administration of clomipramine and salts thereof to treat premature ejaculation December 17, 2002
A method is provided for delaying the onset of ejaculation in an individual. The method involves systemic and on demand administration to an individual of a pharmaceutical formulation containing an amount of an active agent selected from the group consisting of clomipramine and pharm
6472434 Method for minimizing excess collagen deposition October 29, 2002
Methods and formulations for minimizing excess collagen are provided. A pharmaceutical composition formulated so as to contain a selected vasoactive agent is administered to the vagina, vulvar area or urethra of the individual undergoing treatment. Suitable vasoactive agents are vaso
6469016 Treatment of female sexual dysfunction using phosphodiesterase inhibitors October 22, 2002
Methods and formulations for treating female sexual dysfunction are provided. A pharmaceutical composition formulated so as to contain a selected vasoactive agent is administered to the vagina, vulvar area or urethra of the individual undergoing treatment. Suitable vasoactive agents
6403597 Administration of phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatment of premature ejaculation June 11, 2002
A method is provided for treatment of premature ejaculation by administration of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, e.g., an inhibitor of a Type III, Type IV, or Type V phosphodiesterase. In a preferred embodiment, administration is on as "as needed" basis, i.e., the drug is administered
6228864 Administration of 5-HT receptor agonists and antagonists, to treat premature ejaculation May 8, 2001
A method is provided for delaying the onset of ejaculation in an individual. The method preferably involves administration of an antidepressant drug, a serotonin agonist or antagonist, an adrenergic agonist or antagonist, an adrenergic neurone blocker, or a derivative analog thereof,
6156753 Local administration of type III phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysf December 5, 2000
A method is provided for treating erectile dysfunction, e.g., vasculogenic erectile dysfunction such as vasculogenic impotence. The method involves the administration of a Type III phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide or derivative thereof,
6127363 Local administration of Type IV phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysfu October 3, 2000
A method is provided for treating erectile dysfunction, e.g., vasculogenic erectile dysfunction such as vasculogenic impotence. The method involves the administration of a Type IV phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide or derivative thereof, w
6113939 Pharmaceutical compositions for treating priapism and peyronie's syndrome September 5, 2000
A composition for the treatment of impotence via delivery to the urethra comprises a vasoactive prostaglandin and a polyethylene glycol dispersant having sufficient viscosity to be retained without spillage from a urethra receivable insert. The composition can additionally contain an
6093181 Treatment of erectile dysfunction July 25, 2000
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
6037346 Local administration of phosphodiesterase inhibitors for the treatment of erectile dysfunction March 14, 2000
A method is provided for treating erectile dysfunction in a mammalian male individual. The method involves the local administration of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide or derivative thereof within the context of an effective dosing reg
5919474 Transurethral administration of vasoactive agents to treat peripheral vascular disease, related July 6, 1999
A method for treating peripheral vascular disease (PVD), related vascular diseases, and vascular impotence associated with such diseases, is provided. The method involves transurethral administration of a pharmaceutical formulation containing a selected vasoactive agent within the co
5910316 Use of nitric oxide-releasing agents to treat impotency June 8, 1999
A method of treatment for impotency is provided. The method involves the administration of nitric oxide by a nitric oxide-releasing agent capable of providing a penile erection-inducing amount of nitric oxide to the corpus cavernosum of the penis of an impotent male animal. Also provided
5773020 Treatment of erectile dysfunction June 30, 1998
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) contain
5769088 Process and kits for diagnosing erectile dysfunction, and related methods of treatment June 23, 1998
A method for diagnosing vasculogenic erectile dysfunction, including vasculogenic impotence and Peyronie's syndrome, is provided. The method involves transurethral administration of a vasodilating agent to induce an erection, followed by hemodynamic evaluation using duplex ultrasonograph
5482039 Process for diagnosing erectile dysfunction, and related methods of treatment January 9, 1996
A method for diagnosing vasculogenic erectile dysfunction, including vasculogenic impotence and Peyronie's syndrome, is provided. The method involves transurethral administration of a vasodilating agent to induce an erection, followed by hemodynamic evaluation using duplex ultrasonograph
5474535 Dosage and inserter for treatment of erectile dysfunction December 12, 1995
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 (40) having a shaft with a deformable distal end w

 
 
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