Emulsion formulations of an NK-1 receptor antagonist and uses thereof
US9974742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N7/01
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are novel pharmaceutical formulations of a neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist suitable for parenteral administration including intravenous administration. Also included are formulations including both the NK-1 receptor antagonist and dexamethasone sodium phosphate. The pharmaceutical formulations are stable oil-in-water emulsions for non-oral treatment of emesis and are particularly useful for treatment of subjects undergoing highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.
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