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Intestinal absorption of nicotine to treat nicotine responsive conditions

US6238689A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1999
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/5026
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A delayed and sustained release composition of an additive and/or toxic agent such as nicotine is delivered systemically in therapeutic amounts while avoiding the peak plasma levels which gives rise to addiction and/or toxic side effects. The composition is delivered for absorption predominantly from the colon.

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