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Gamma-hydroxybutyrate compositions and their use for the treatment of disorders

US8591922B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2013
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/20
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions and formulations comprising mixed salts of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). Also provided herein are methods of making the pharmaceutical compositions and formulations, and methods of their use for the treatment of sleep disorders such as apnea, sleep time disturbances, narcolepsy, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic hallucination, sleep arousal, insomnia, and nocturnal myoclonus.

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