Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Details for Patent: 12,178,823


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Which drugs does patent 12,178,823 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 12,178,823 protects VYKAT XR and is included in one NDA.

This patent has sixty-two patent family members in twenty-one countries.

Summary for Patent: 12,178,823
Title:Methods for treating subjects with Prader-Willi syndrome or Smith-Magenis syndrome
Abstract:Provided are immediate or prolonged administration of certain potassium ATP (KATP) channel openers, optionally in combination with growth hormone, to a subject to achieve novel pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, therapeutic, physiological, metabolic and compositional outcomes in the treatment of diseases or conditions involving KATP channels. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations, methods of administration and dosing of KATP channel openers that achieve these outcomes and reduce the incidence of adverse effects in treated individuals. Further provided are methods of co-administering KATP channel openers with other drugs (e.g., in combination with growth hormone) to treat diseases of humans and animals (e.g., Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS), and the like.
Inventor(s):Neil M. Cowen
Assignee: Essentialis Inc
Application Number:US18/824,811
Patent Claim Types:
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Use; Formulation; Delivery;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 12,178,823

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Soleno Therap VYKAT XR diazoxide choline TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 216665-001 Mar 26, 2025 RX Yes No 12,178,823 ⤷  Start Trial REDUCING HYPERPHAGIC AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS IN PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME PATIENTS ⤷  Start Trial
Soleno Therap VYKAT XR diazoxide choline TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 216665-002 Mar 26, 2025 RX Yes No 12,178,823 ⤷  Start Trial REDUCING HYPERPHAGIC AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS IN PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME PATIENTS ⤷  Start Trial
Soleno Therap VYKAT XR diazoxide choline TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE;ORAL 216665-003 Mar 26, 2025 RX Yes Yes 12,178,823 ⤷  Start Trial REDUCING HYPERPHAGIC AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS IN PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME PATIENTS ⤷  Start Trial
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