Stable aqueous capsaicin injectable formulations and medical uses thereof
US11000490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P29/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides stable, aqueous capsaicin injectable formulations, a unit dose containing such injectable formulations, medical kits, and methods for using such injectable formulations and unit doses to treat patients suffering from pain, such as osteoarthritic knee pain. The stable, aqueous capsaicin injectable formulations may contain, for example, capsaicin, a solubilizing agent (e.g., a polyethylene glycol ester of a (C15-C25) hydroxyalkanoic acid), an antioxidant, and water.
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