Non-sedating antihistamine injection formulations and methods of use thereof
US9119771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P37/08
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are injectable compositions containing non-sedating or second and third generation antihistamines such as cetirizine/levocetirizine and methods of use thereof. Specifically, methods of treating acute allergic reactions including anaphylaxis with the compositions are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the injectable compositions are bioequivalent to currently marketed oral dosage forms. In other embodiments, the non-sedating or second and third generation antihistamine injectable formulations are therapeutically equivalent to diphenhydramine injectable formulations and/or are more effective than placebo. In other embodiments, a non-sedating antihistamine injectable composition is delivered by an autoinjector.
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