Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions of 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol) and their uses
US8133918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P23/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing a lipophilic therapeutic agent. In particular, the invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol). Preferred compositions of the invention contain propofol in the presence of at least one block copolymer (for example, P188 or another poloxamer) and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). Compositions of the invention are preferably sterile or are readily sterilized (e.g., by autoclaving) and are suitable for parenteral administration to any animal, including humans. The compositions are also chemically and physically stable over a wide range of environmental conditions and for extended periods of time.
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