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Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy

US9144549B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2013
Grant dateSep 29, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/4458
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.

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