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Formulations for the transdermal administration of fenoldopam

US6699497B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1999
Grant dateMar 2, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Composition of matter for application to a body surface or membrane to administer fenoldopam by permeation through the body surface or membrane, the composition comprising fenoldopam to be administered, at a therapeutically effective rate, in combination with a permeation enhancer or mixture. Also disclosed are drug delivery devices and methods for the transdermal administration of fenoldopam for the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and chronic and acute renal failure.

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