Use of Activators of Soluble Guanylate Cyclase for Promoting Wound Healing
The present invention relates to a method for promoting wound healing by administering one or more compounds identified in the claims, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
1 . A method for promoting wound healing, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds having the formulae (I-IV)
or a salt, hydrate, or hydrate of a salt thereof.
2 . The method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the compound is administered in a topical dosage form.
3 . The method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the compound is administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly.
4 . The method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the compound is used preventively.
5 . The method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the compound is administered for treating wounds in diabetics.
6 . A pharmaceutical composition for promoting wound healing, which comprises at least one compound as claimed in claim 1 .
7 . The pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 6 , which additionally comprises a compound for promoting blood flow, for pain relief, or which is an antibiotic.