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Last Updated: December 28, 2025

Claims for Patent: 5,023,252


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Summary for Patent: 5,023,252
Title:Transdermal and trans-membrane delivery of drugs
Abstract:The rate of absorption of drugs across skin and other body membranes such as mucous membranes and the blood brain barrier is enhanced by adding to the drug composition a compound which enhances the rate. This compound may be macrocyclic ester, diester, amide, diamide, amidine, diamidine, thioester, dithioester, thioamide, ketone or lactone. The macrocyclic ketone contains at least 12 carbon atoms.
Inventor(s):Dean Hseih
Assignee:HSU YUNGTAI A, CPEX Pharmaceuticals Inc
Application Number:US07/449,117
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