Transmucosal administration of taxanes
US9018246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for delivering an active agent taxane through transmucosal administration, more particularly through the buccal mucosa or sublingual mucosa. The present invention provides a method for treating cancer by buccal or sublingual administration of the pharmaceutical composition to a subject. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a taxane, a non-ionic surfactant, a viscosity enhancing agent, an adhesive agent, and an alcohol solvent at pH 4-6.
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