Liposomal composition comprising an active ingredient for relaxing smooth muscle, the production of this composition and the therapeutic use thereof
US8524274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/1278
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition made from an active ingredient included in liposomes for topical application, whereby the liposomes have an aqueous medium in the interior thereof and contain at least one active ingredient therein which exerts a direct or indirect relaxing effect on smooth musculature and is preferably selected from the group of prostaglandins, adenylate cyclases, cAMP, AMP, ATP, NO-synthetases, nitrogen monoxide (NO), NO compounds, nitrates, guanylate cyclases, cGMP, GMP, GTP and phosphodiesterases, in particular, Sildenafil. The invention further relates to a method for production of said composition, optionally, in sterile form and the use of the liposomes supporting the active ingredient in various galenic forms for external application in the genital region, for prophylaxis and/or therapy of sexual disorders in men or women and/or for increase of sexual sensitivity.
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