You’re using a public version of DrugPatentWatch with 5 free searches available | Register to unlock more free searches. CREATE FREE ACCOUNT

Last Updated: May 18, 2024

Claims for Patent: 8,221,778

✉ Email this page to a colleague

« Back to Dashboard

Summary for Patent: 8,221,778

Title:	Drug-containing implants and methods of use thereof
Abstract:	The present invention provides implants comprising a therapeutic drug and a polymer containing polylactic acid (PLA) and optionally polyglycolic acid (PGA). The present invention also provides methods of maintaining a therapeutic level of a drug in a subject, releasing a therapeutic drug at a substantially linear rate, and treating schizophrenia and other diseases and disorders, utilizing implants of the present invention.
Inventor(s):	Siegel Steven, Winey Karen
Assignee:	The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Application Number:	US11183232
Patent Claims:	2. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said implant is removable.3. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said therapeutic drug further comprises haloperidol.4. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said implant has a surface area to volume ratio between 1 and 4 (millimeters [mm])/mm.5. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said implant has a length between 3-45 millimeters.6. The implant of claim 1 , wherein said implant has a diameter between 2-4 millimeters.17. A method for releasing a therapeutic drug at a substantially linear rate for a period of at least 1 month into a body tissue of a subject claim 1 , comprising administering to said subject the implant of claim 1 , thereby releasing a therapeutic drug at a substantially linear rate for a period of at least month into a body tissue of a subject.8. A method for treating schizophrenia in a human claim 1 , comprising administering the implant of to said human claim 1 , thereby treating schizophrenia in said human.9. A method for treating bipolar disorder claim 1 , agitation claim 1 , impulse control claim 1 , dementia claim 1 , depression or delirium in a human claim 1 , comprising administering the implant of to said human claim 1 , thereby treating bipolar disorder claim 1 , agitation claim 1 , impulse control claim 1 , dementia claim 1 , depression or delirium in said human.

Make Better Decisions: Try a trial or see plans & pricing

Drugs may be covered by multiple patents or regulatory protections. All trademarks and applicant names are the property of their respective owners or licensors. Although great care is taken in the proper and correct provision of this service, thinkBiotech LLC does not accept any responsibility for possible consequences of errors or omissions in the provided data. The data presented herein is for information purposes only. There is no warranty that the data contained herein is error free. thinkBiotech performs no independent verification of facts as provided by public sources nor are attempts made to provide legal or investing advice. Any reliance on data provided herein is done solely at the discretion of the user. Users of this service are advised to seek professional advice and independent confirmation before considering acting on any of the provided information. thinkBiotech LLC reserves the right to amend, extend or withdraw any part or all of the offered service without notice.