Topical bisphosphonates for prevention of bone resorption
US6117856A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/42
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Bisphosphonates inhibit bone resorption associated with periodonatal or orthopedic surgery when applied topically to the bone. A novel formulation for topical application contains a gelatin matrix which is soaked in a solution containing a bone absorption inhibiting effective amount of a bisphosphonate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.
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