Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of hydrocodone, prodrugs, methods of making and use thereof
US10577376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2300/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The presently described technology provides methods of treating a patient having moderate to severe pain, narcotic or opioid abuse or narcotic or opioid withdrawal. The presently described methods are carried out by comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetaminophen and benzoate-hydrocodone hydrochloride. The composition has reduced side effects when compared with unconjugated hydrocodone.
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