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Polymeric diffusion matrix containing terbutaline

Assignee: Key Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Filing: 1980-07-09
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Granted: 1981-09-29
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Expires: 2000-07-09
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Abstract

Abstract There is disclosed a polymeric diffusion matrix for the sustained release of terbutaline by transdermal delivery to a patient wherein the matrix comprises a polar plasticizer, polyvinylalcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and a pharmaceutically effective amount of terbutaline.

Inventors

  • 👤 Alec D. Keith
  • 👤 Wallace Snipes

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 21:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/70; A61K9/7023; A61K9/703; A61K9/7084; A61K31/00; A61K31/13; A61K31/135; A61K31/33; A61K31/395; A61K31/41; A61K31/415; A61K31/56; A61K31/565

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 78 words
A self-supporting polymeric diffusion matrix for the sustained release of terbutaline in order to transdermally deliver said terbutaline to a patient and provide said patient with a bronchodilator effect, said matrix comprising from about 2 to about 60% of a polar plasticizer, from about 6 to about 20% by weight polyvinylalcohol, from about 2 to 10% by weight polyvinylpyrrolidone, and a pharmaceutically effective amount of terbutaline to provide a sustained release of said terbutaline over a prolonged period.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 78 words
A self-supporting polymeric diffusion matrix for the sustained release of terbutaline in order to transdermally deliver said terbutaline to a patient and provide said patient with a bronchodilator effect, said matrix comprising from about 2 to about 60% of a polar plasticizer, from about 6 to about 20% by weight polyvinylalcohol, from about 2 to 10% by weight polyvinylpyrrolidone, and a pharmaceutically effective amount of terbutaline to provide a sustained release of said terbutaline over a prolonged period.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 13 words
The polymeric diffusion matrix of claim 1 wherein said polar plasticizer is glycerol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 20 words
The polymeric diffusion matrix of claim 1 wherein said polyvinylalcohol has a molecular weight of about 50,000 to about 150,000.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 20 words
The polymeric diffusion matrix of claim 1 wherein said polyvinylalcohol has a molecular weight of about 100,000 to about 150,000.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 21 words
The polymeric diffusion matrix of claim 1 wherein said polyvinylpyrrolidone has a molecular weight of from about 15,000 to about 85,000.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 20 words
The polymeric diffusion matrix of claim 1 wherein said polyvinylpyrrolidone has a molecular weight of about 20,000 to about 60,000.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 26 words
The polymeric diffusion matrix of claim 1 wherein said polar plasticizer is polyethylene glycol present in an amount of about 2 to about 15% by weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 40 words
The polymeric diffusion matrix of claim 1 wherein said polar plasticizer is a mixture of glycerol and polyethylene glycol wherein said polyethylene glycol is present in an amount by weight of from about 1 to 5 parts per weight glycerol.
Claim 10
Independent Claim 78 words
A method for the transdermal delivery of terbutaline to a patient to provide said patient with a bronchodilator effect, comprising applying to said patient a self-supporting diffusion matrix comprising from about 2 to about 60% by weight of a polar plasticizer, from about 6 to about 20% by weight polyvinylalcohol, from about 2 to about 10% by weight polyvinylpyrrolidone, and a pharmaceutically effective amount of terbutaline to provide a sustained release of said terbutaline over a prolonged period.
Claim 11
Independent Claim 78 words
A method for the transdermal delivery of terbutaline to a patient to provide said patient with a bronchodilator effect, comprising applying to said patient a self-supporting diffusion matrix comprising from about 2 to about 60% by weight of a polar plasticizer, from about 6 to about 20% by weight polyvinylalcohol, from about 2 to about 10% by weight polyvinylpyrrolidone, and a pharmaceutically effective amount of terbutaline to provide a sustained release of said terbutaline over a prolonged period.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 26 words
The method of claim 9 wherein said terbutaline is present in an amount to provide sustained release of about 1 to about 20 mg per day.

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1984-09-28 1985-03-30 1985-09-29 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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