Iontophoresis method
US6526316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/325
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for transdermal administration of parathyroid hormone by iontophoresis, which comprises applying electric current at least 2 times a day, which method is repeated one to four times each week, or an apparatus for the iontophoresis can be widely applied for not only the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis but also for general bone diseases which require promotion of bone morphogenesis, for example, treatment of ordinary fractures.The method of the present invention produces excellent pharmacological effects such as few side effects and a high bioavailability in long term administration for the prevention and treatment of bone diseases.
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