Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
US9144549B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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