Oral pharmaceutical compositions containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and method for preparing the same
US6902746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P29/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides oral pharmaceutical compositions for acetic acid class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), particularly ketorolac. The pharmaceutical composition contains a core, a drug layer (which comprises the drug, a binder, and a disintegrant), a protecting layer, and an enteric coating layer. The oral pharmaceutical compositons are particularly useful for treating patients with moderate to acute pain. The present invention also provides a method for making the pharmaceutical compositions and a method for using the pharmaceutical compositions.
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