Microgranules containing cisplatin
US6458389B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention concerns an oral formulation of cisplatin, in the form of controlled-release microgranules, and its method of formulation by grossing in an aqueous medium. The invention also concerns a pharmaceutical preparation containing controlled-release cisplatin microgranules, optionally combined with an anticancer agent, to be used in anticancer therapy. The invention further provides a use for these microgranules for making orally administered medicaments for polychemotherapy or in combination with radiotherapy.
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