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GB2113544A
GB2113544A GB08201892A GB8201892A GB2113544A GB 2113544 A GB2113544 A GB 2113544A GB 08201892 A GB08201892 A GB 08201892A GB 8201892 A GB8201892 A GB 8201892A GB 2113544 A GB2113544 A GB 2113544A
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Abstract

Pharmaceutical compositions for treating migraine comprise a mixture of 1-tryptophan or 5-hydroxytryptophan and a spirolactone e.g. spironolactone. A centrally and/or a peripherally acting analgesic can also be present.

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SPECIFICATION Pharmaceutical composition This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of migraine.
Migraine, in both its common and classical forms, and its associated disorders, is estimated to affect from 8-12% ofthe population. Numerous compounds have been proposed for the treatment of migraine both on a preventative basis and on an acute basis, but the need still exists for an effective anti-migraine treatment.
In accordance with the present invention, it has been found that combinations of levo-tryptophan, or levo - 5 - hydroxytryptophan, which is a known metabolite of 1-tryptophan, and a spirolactone e.g.
spironolactone is useful in the alleviation of migraine. The use of 1-tryptophan in migraine treatment has been discussed in some detail in 'Headache', Volume 18, No. 3, (July 1978) page 161, butcom- bination therapy in conjunction with spironolactone is not discussed.
Spironolactone (U.S. Patent 3013 012) is known as an aldosterone antagonist and diuretic and has been reported to have prophylactic properties against migraine, Lancet, May 11th 1968, page 1038.
In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating migraine which comprises administering both levo-tryptophan, or levo-5-hydroxytryptophan, and a spirolactone preferably spironolactone.
The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are preferably in tablet form for oral administration comprising levo-tryptophan, or levo-5-hydroxytryptophan, and the spirolactone e.g.
spironolactone in admixture in a tabletting carrier. If desired the composition may also include a peripherally acting analgesic, e.g. aspirin, phenacetin or paracetamol, to provide quicker relief of acute symptoms, and/or a centrally acting analgesic such as codeine, morphine, papaverine, noscapine, narceine, dihydrocodeine, dihydromorphinone, oxymorphone, methyldihydromorphinone, heroin, pethidine, alphaprodine, anileridine, ethoheptazine methadone, dipapanone, dextropropoxyphene, phe- nazocine, pentazocine, fentanyl and tilidine.
In the combination therapy of the present invention the effective dose range of levo-tryptophan, or levo-5-hydroxytryptophan is from 5-3000mgs, four to six hourly, preferably 500-1500 mgs, and from 5-400 mgs spironolactone preferably 10-200 mgs.
Tablets for oral administration will be formulated accordingly, conveniently each as a single dosage unit containing from 5-3000 mgs, preferably 5-1500 mgs, levo-tryptophan, or levo-5-hydroxytryptophan, and from 5-400 mgs. Spironolactone preferably 10-200 mgs.
Other formulations, e.g. liquid suspensions, for oral or for rectal administration will be obvious to those skilled in the art.
The compositions of this invention may be given on an acute basis, or as a prophylactic.
1. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of migraine comprising in admixture levo-tryptophan, of levo-5-hydroxytryptophan, and a spirolactone.
2. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1, wherein said spirolactone is spironolactone.
3. A composition according to claim 1 or 2 additionally containing a centrally or peripherally acting analgesic.
4. A composition according to claim 3, wherein the analgesic is aspirin, phenacetin or paracetamol or codeine.
5. A composition according to any one of the preceding claims in tablet form.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Pharmaceutical composition This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of migraine. Migraine, in both its common and classical forms, and its associated disorders, is estimated to affect from 8-12% ofthe population. Numerous compounds have been proposed for the treatment of migraine both on a preventative basis and on an acute basis, but the need still exists for an effective anti-migraine treatment. In accordance with the present invention, it has been found that combinations of levo-tryptophan, or levo - 5 - hydroxytryptophan, which is a known metabolite of 1-tryptophan, and a spirolactone e.g. spironolactone is useful in the alleviation of migraine. The use of 1-tryptophan in migraine treatment has been discussed in some detail in 'Headache', Volume 18, No. 3, (July 1978) page 161, butcom- bination therapy in conjunction with spironolactone is not discussed. Spironolactone (U.S. Patent 3013 012) is known as an aldosterone antagonist and diuretic and has been reported to have prophylactic properties against migraine, Lancet, May 11th 1968, page 1038. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating migraine which comprises administering both levo-tryptophan, or levo-5-hydroxytryptophan, and a spirolactone preferably spironolactone. The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are preferably in tablet form for oral administration comprising levo-tryptophan, or levo-5-hydroxytryptophan, and the spirolactone e.g. spironolactone in admixture in a tabletting carrier. If desired the composition may also include a peripherally acting analgesic, e.g. aspirin, phenacetin or paracetamol, to provide quicker relief of acute symptoms, and/or a centrally acting analgesic such as codeine, morphine, papaverine, noscapine, narceine, dihydrocodeine, dihydromorphinone, oxymorphone, methyldihydromorphinone, heroin, pethidine, alphaprodine, anileridine, ethoheptazine methadone, dipapanone, dextropropoxyphene, phe- nazocine, pentazocine, fentanyl and tilidine. In the combination therapy of the present invention the effective dose range of levo-tryptophan, or levo-5-hydroxytryptophan is from 5-3000mgs, four to six hourly, preferably 500-1500 mgs, and from 5-400 mgs spironolactone preferably 10-200 mgs. Tablets for oral administration will be formulated accordingly, conveniently each as a single dosage unit containing from 5-3000 mgs, preferably 5-1500 mgs, levo-tryptophan, or levo-5-hydroxytryptophan, and from 5-400 mgs. Spironolactone preferably 10-200 mgs. Other formulations, e.g. liquid suspensions, for oral or for rectal administration will be obvious to those skilled in the art. The compositions of this invention may be given on an acute basis, or as a prophylactic. CLAIMS
1. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of migraine comprising in admixture levo-tryptophan, of levo-5-hydroxytryptophan, and a spirolactone.
2. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1, wherein said spirolactone is spironolactone.
3. A composition according to claim 1 or 2 additionally containing a centrally or peripherally acting analgesic.
4. A composition according to claim 3, wherein the analgesic is aspirin, phenacetin or paracetamol or codeine.
5. A composition according to any one of the preceding claims in tablet form.
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WO1996024358A1 (en) * 1995-02-10 1996-08-15 G.D. Searle & Co. Use of low dose amount of spironolactone for treatment of cardiovascular disease

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1996024358A1 (en) * 1995-02-10 1996-08-15 G.D. Searle & Co. Use of low dose amount of spironolactone for treatment of cardiovascular disease

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