Devices and methods for sustained treatment of bladder pain and irritative voiding
US10617657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0034
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided for treating a patient having bladder pain and/or irritative voiding symptoms. The method includes administering to the patient's bladder lidocaine or another anesthetic agent continuously over a treatment period of 24 hours or more in an amount effective to achieve a therapeutic effect which is sustained beyond the end of the treatment period.
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