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Pharmaceutical formulation containing opioid agonist, opioid antagonist and bittering agent

US7144587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2002
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2027
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed in certain embodiments is an oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an opioid analgesic; an opioid antagonist; and a bittering agent in an effective amount to impart a bitter taste to an abuser upon administration of the dosage form after tampering.

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