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Sustained release pharmaceutical compositions in oral dosage form

US4919938A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1989
Grant dateApr 24, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Oral dosage forms for neutral, zwitterions or slats of acidic or basic drugs with approximate zero order release kinetics comprise a core matrix of the drug, and a gelling polymer, the matrix being coated with a water permeable but insoluble polymer.

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