Pharmaceutical delivery systems for hydrophobic drugs and compositions comprising same
US8828428B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/1075
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A drug delivery system for oral administration of hydrophobic drugs with enhanced and extended absorption and improved pharmacokinetics is provided. In one embodiment, formulations comprising testosterone and testosterone esters, e.g., testosterone palmitate, are disclosed. Methods of treating a hormone deficiency or effecting male contraception with the inventive formulations are also provided.
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