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

US8901173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2014
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2034

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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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