Implantable device for continuous delivery of interferon
US7655254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/0019
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An implantable device includes a reservoir containing a suspension of an interferon in an amount sufficient to provide continuous delivery of the interferon at a therapeutically effective rate of 1 ng/day to 600 μg/day to maintain and achieve therapeutic blood or plasma levels of the interferon throughout a substantial period of the administration period.
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