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Colonic delivery of nicotine to treat inflammatory bowel disease

US5889028A · kind A · utility

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27Claims
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Filing dateAug 7, 1997
Grant dateMar 30, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0031
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided to treat inflammatory bowel disease by locally administering to the colon an effective amount of nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, preferably via formulations adapted for delayed oral release or rectal administration. Further provided is a novel formulation for the oral administration of nicotine comprising a polyacrylic polymer complexed with nicotine.

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