Methods and compositions involving opioids and antagonists thereof
US6451806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/485
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel methods and compositions comprising opioids and opioid antagonists. In preferred embodiments, the methods and compositions comprise opioids and peripheral mu opioid antagonist compounds. The methods and compositions are particularly suitable for treating and/or preventing side effects associated with opioids including, for example, constipation, vomiting and/or nausea.
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