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Muscle relaxant pharmaceutical compositions

US5767112A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 1996
Grant dateJun 16, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/20
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration. The compositions comprise an amount of neuromuscular blocking agent effective to produce muscular relaxation, and at least one zwitterionic substance having an isoionic point not greater than 7. The zwitterionic substance is present in an amount of between about 2 and about 30 percent by weight, based on the weight of the composition. The resulting composition has a pH of less than 7.

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