Microbiologically sound and stable solutions of gamma-hydroxybutyrate salt for the treatment of narcolepsy
US6780889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate in an aqueous medium that are resistant to microbial growth. Also disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate that are also resistant to the conversion into GBL. Disclosed are methods to treat sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, with these stable formulations of GHB. The present invention also provides methods to treat alcohol and opiate withdrawal, reduced levels of growth hormone, increased intracranial pressure, and physical pain in a patient.
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