Method and apparatus for administering analgesics, and method fo

Details Method and apparatus for administering analgesics, and method fo Method and apparatus for administering analgesics, and method fo

1997-01-02

1999-11-09

Azpuru, Carlos A.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424423, 424424, 424426, 6048901, 5147723, A61F 202, A61K 922, A61K 4730

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059809272

ABSTRACT:
A device and method is disclosed for continuously administering an analgesic to the neuraxis of an organism. The device comprises a polymeric matrix body loaded with the analgesic. The body is implanted in the neuraxis where the analgesic diffuses into the neuraxis.

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