Methods for targeting drug delivery to the upper and/or lower gastrointestinal tract
US6432381B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/906
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Particulate crystalline therapeutic substances are formulated with stabilizers to enhance contact between the crystalline therapeutic substances and the mucosal membranes to provide extended therapeutic effect.
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