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Benzoic acid, benzoic acid derivatives and heteroaryl carboxylic acid conjugates of hydrocodone, prodrugs, methods of making and use thereof

US10849981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2018
Grant dateDec 1, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D491/08
  • 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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