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Local delivery of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to the colon as a treatment for colonic polyps

US6231888A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1998
Grant dateMay 15, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and method for the treatment of polyp and colon cancer is described, such composition and method providing for the colonic delivery and/or preferential metabolism of a drug or desired agent, especially an NSAID, in the colon of the patient in need such treatment.

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