Pharmaceutical composition and method for treating premature labor
US6699494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P15/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention teaches a composition comprising a &bgr;-adrenergic agonist in a bioadhesive carrier. Preferably, the composition comprises terbutaline in polycarbophil. The present invention additionally teaches the local administration of a &bgr;-adrenergic agonist for the purpose of treating or preventing dysmenorrhea or premature labor. Using this composition and the method of treatment provides sufficient local levels of the drug to provide therapeutic efficacy, but avoids many untoward adverse events.
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