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Pharmaceutical compositions of benzodiazepines and method of use thereof

US8609651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2007
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/22
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes benzodiazepine compositions formulated for intranasal administration, comprising a binary solvent system comprising a first solvent in which the benzodiazepine is soluble, the first solvent capable of penetrating nasal mucosal tissue, and a second solvent in which the benzodiazepine in less soluble. The compositions of the present invention may be used to treat a variety of disorders including, but not limited to, panic attacks, muscle spasms, anxiety, and seizures. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a fast-acting, clonazepam composition for transnasal administration that can be used for the treatment of seizure clusters.

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