Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
US8163798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/4458
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
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