Epinephrine nanoparticles, methods of fabrication thereof, and methods for use thereof for treatment of conditions responsive to epinephrine
US9877921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/5161
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides compositions including epinephrine nanoparticles and methods for therapeutic use of the compositions in the treatment of conditions responsive to epinephrine such as a cardiac event or an allergic reaction, particularly anaphylaxis. The epinephrine nanoparticles can be incorporated into orally-disintegrating and fast-disintegrating tablet pharmaceutical formulations and can significantly increase the sublingual bioavailability of epinephrine, and thereby reduce the epinephrine dose required. Additionally, the invention provides methods for fabrication of stabilized epinephrine nanoparticles for use in the described compositions.
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