Patent · US Expired

Osmotic system comprising plurality of members for dispensing drug

US4783337A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1986
Grant dateNov 8, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249994
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An osmotic system is disclosed comprising a wall comprising in at least a part of a semipermeable material that surrounds a compartment. The compartment contains a first osmotic composition comprising a beneficial drug selected from the group consisting of a calcium antagonist, angiotensin enzyme inhibitor and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, and a second and different osmotic composition. A passageway in the wall connects the first composition with the exterior of the system.

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