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Controlled-release mucoadhesive pharmaceutical composition for the oral administration of furosemide

US5571533A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1994
Grant dateNov 5, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/5084
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are controlled-release mucoadhesive pharmaceutical compositions for the oral administration of furosemide. This composition comprises a multiplicity of microgranules of lipophilic material which are coated with a mucoadhesive coating. This invention reduced or eliminates the diuresis peak and reduces inter-subject response variability which normally accompany conventional treatment with this drug.

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