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Preparation for percutaneous administration

US4654209A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1985
Grant dateMar 31, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/21
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A preparation for percutaneous administration of nitroglycerine, said preparation comprising nitroglycerine incorporated in a cream base in an amount not less than about 0.05% by weight based on the total weight of the preparation. The composition may also contain other medicaments, the bioavailability of which is enhanced by the nitroglycerine. The action of the preparation against for example angina may be brought about by having an appropriate amount of nitroglycerine or as additional medicament another medicament active against angina. The preparation may contain an hydroxyalkylcellulose which may provide, in combination with a waxy component in the cream, for example a higher aliphatic alcohol, a prolonged release effect. The preparation has advantages particularly as regards bioavailability over prior uniphasic ointments.

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