Pharmaceutical compositions for acute glucocorticoid therapy

US9925139B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ACUCORT AB · SE

Inventors

• Stanko Skrtic · Mölndal, SE
• Jörgen Johnsson · Helsingborg, SE
• Hans Lennernäs · Uppsala, SE
• Thomas Hedner · Gällstad, SE
• Gudmundur Johannsson

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 21, 2005
• Grant date: Mar 27, 2018
• Expiry date: Dec 30, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61P43/00
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to glucocorticoid-containing pharmaceutical compositions or kits for use in acute emergency situations where acute glucocorticoid therapy is required. Notably, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and kits that are designed to be administered by non-medically trained persons outside a hospital or another medical or clinical setting. The invention also relates to a method for treating a disorder requiring acute glucocorticoid therapy by providing a fast onset of action of a glucocorticoid.