Opioid agonist in a fast dispersing dosage form

Details Opioid agonist in a fast dispersing dosage form Opioid agonist in a fast dispersing dosage form

2006-08-15

2006-08-15

Low, Christopher S. F. (Department: 1614)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

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C424S485000, C424S486000, C424S487000, C514S329000, C514S816000, C514S817000, C514S818000

Reexamination Certificate

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07090866

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a carrier and, as active ingredient, an opioid (μ receptor) agonist, such as fentanyl, or a salt thereof, characterized in that the composition is in the form of a fast-dispersing dosage form designed to release the active ingredient rapidly in the oral cavity. A process for preparing such a composition and the use of such a composition as an analgesic, for the treatment of chronic pain and/or breakthrough pain, as an anesthetic premedication, for the induction of anesthesia, as a sedative and/or for the treatment of anxiety are also provided.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6680071 (2004-01-01), Johnson et al.

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