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Pharmaceutical compositions for prevention of overdose or abuse

US7375083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2004
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/18
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprised of a chemical moiety attached to an active agent in a manner that substantially decreases the potential of the active agent to cause overdose or to be abused. When delivered at the proper dosage the pharmaceutical composition provides therapeutic activity similar to that of the parent active agent.

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