Methods of reducing risk of preterm birth
US9844558B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/44
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This disclosure generally relates to methods for reducing the risk of preterm birth in a pregnant human female patient that include subcutaneous administration of HPC. The disclosure relates in part to the discovery that subcutaneous administration of HPC is actually feasible and can result in sufficient plasma levels of HPC in pregnant patients that can reduce the risk of preterm birth.
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