Subcutaneous implant for delivery of hydromorphone
US5858388A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A non-abusable, non-inflammatory, biocompatible, non-biodegradable, subcutaneous, polymeric implant for the prolonged, controlled release of hydromorphone with near zero-order kinetics is described. Methods of alleviating cancer pain and treating opioid drug addiction with the implant are also described.
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