Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Page, Thurman K. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
C424S422000, C424S430000, C424S432000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07005138
ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions are disclosed for the intravaginal or rectal delivery of selected serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to the systemic circulation. Such methods and compositions are useful in the treatment of depression, migraine headaches, chronic pain, psychoactive substance abuse disorders, pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and obsessive compulsive disorders. The compositions may be formulated for the immediate release or controlled release of SSRIs over an extended period of time. A preferred SSRI is fluoxetine.
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Glazer Brian
Kay Martha Francine
Mahashabde Anu
Zhang Junxiong
Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan Griffinger and Vecchione
Page Thurman K.
Sheikh Humera N.
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