Propofol compostion containing edetate
US5714520A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Sterile pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration containing 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol) are described for use as anesthetics. The compositions comprise an oil-in-water emulsion of propofol additionally containing a amount of edetate sufficient to prevent significant growth of microorganisms for at least 24 hours after adventitious, extrinsic contamination.
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