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Formulations of oral gastrointestinal diagnostic x-ray contrast agents and oral gastrointestinal therapeutic agents

US5628981A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1994
Grant dateMay 13, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/906
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Nanoparticulate crystalline x-ray contrast agents are formulated with stabilizers to enhance contact between the crystalline x-ray contrast agents and the gastrointestinal tract. Nanoparticulate crystalline therapeutic substances also formulated with stabilizers to enhance contact between the crystalline therapeutic substances and the gastrointestinal tract and to provide extended therapeutic effect.

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