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Method and topical formulation for treating localized edema

US9616127B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

LIVIONEX, Inc. · US

Inventors

Rajiv Bhushan · Palo Alto, US
Jerry Gin · Sunnyvale, US
Amit GOSWAMY · Los Gatos, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 19, 2009
Grant date	Apr 11, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 15, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P17/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and formulations are provided for the treatment of localized edema, particularly localized edema resulting from chronic venous insufficiency. A metal ion sequestrant is topically administered to a subject afflicted with localized edema in combination with a permeation enhancer selected from methylsulfonylmethane and a combination of methylsulfonylmethane and dimethylsulfoxide. Topically administrable formulations for use in the aforementioned method are also provided.

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