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Morphine therapy

US5460826A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1994
Grant dateOct 24, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A bilayer comprising a morphine layer of morphine, poly(alkylene oxide) and poly(vinylpyrrolidone); and an expandable contacting layer of coated granules of a higher molecular weight poly(alkylene oxide) and a hydroxyalkylcellulose, which bilayer is disclosed for morphine therapy. A method is disclosed for using the bilayer composition.

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