Patent ID: 8217078
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method for applying topical agents to a knee of a patient with pain, said method comprising: applying a first medication consisting of a topical diclofenac preparation to an area of the knee of said patient to treat osteoarthritis of the knee of said patient, wherein the topical diclofenac preparation comprises a therapeutically effective amount of diclofenac and 40-50% w/w dimethyl sulfoxide; waiting for the treated area to dry; and subsequently applying a second medication consisting of a topical medication, which is other than said first medication and is selected from the group consisting of an NSAID, tretinoin, minoxidil, a corticosteroid, to said treated area after said treated area is dry, wherein said subsequent application occurs during a course of treatment of said patient with said topical diclofenac preparation.