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Non-abusable pharmaceutical composition comprising opioids

US8658198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2013
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P29/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of pain comprising a pharmacologically-effective amount of an opioid analgesic, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, presented in particulate form upon the surfaces of carrier particles comprising a pharmacologically-effective amount of an opioid antagonist, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, which carrier particles are larger in size than the particles of the opioid analgesic. The compositions are also useful in prevention of opioid abuse by addicts.

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