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Injectable fomulations of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism

US4678809A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1985
Grant dateJul 7, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 1, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/145
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosure is of the use of an injectable formulation of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. One formulation comprises disulfiram and a biodegradable polymer. Another formulation comprises a slurry of disulfiram in normal saline. After injection, disulfiram is released from the injection site in a sustained-release manner.

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