Formulations for the transdermal administration of fenoldopam
US6699497B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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