Transdermal delivery system for dried particulate or lyophilized medications
US8133505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00646
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a system for transdermal delivery of dried or lyophilized pharmaceutical compositions and methods using thereof. The system comprises an apparatus for facilitating transdermal delivery of an agent that generates hydrophilic micro-channels, and a patch comprising a therapeutically active agent. The present invention is useful for transdermal delivery of hydrophilic agents, particularly of high molecular weight proteins.
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