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Details for Patent: 8,802,152


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Which drugs does patent 8,802,152 protect, and when does it expire?

Patent 8,802,152 protects LOKELMA and is included in one NDA.

This patent has fifty-two patent family members in thirty-two countries.

Summary for Patent: 8,802,152
Title:Microporous zirconium silicate for the treatment of hyperkalemia
Abstract:The present invention relates to novel microporous zirconium silicate compositions that are formulated to remove toxins, e.g. potassium ions, from the gastrointestinal tract at an elevated rate without causing undesirable side effects. The preferred formulations are designed avoid increase in pH of urine in patients and/or avoid potential entry of particles into the bloodstream of the patient. Also disclosed is a method for preparing high purity crystals of UZSi-9 exhibiting an enhanced level of potassium exchange capacity. These compositions are particularly useful in the therapeutic treatment of hyperkalemia.
Inventor(s):Donald Jeffrey Keyser, Alvaro F. GUILLEM
Assignee: ZS Pharma Inc
Application Number:US13/371,080
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 8,802,152
Patent Claim Types:
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Composition; Compound; Dosage form;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 8,802,152

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Astrazeneca LOKELMA sodium zirconium cyclosilicate FOR SUSPENSION;ORAL 207078-001 May 18, 2018 AB RX Yes No ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
Astrazeneca LOKELMA sodium zirconium cyclosilicate FOR SUSPENSION;ORAL 207078-002 May 18, 2018 AB RX Yes Yes ⤷  Start Trial ⤷  Start Trial Y ⤷  Start Trial
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International Family Members for US Patent 8,802,152

Country Patent Number Estimated Expiration Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration
European Patent Office 2673237 ⤷  Start Trial 300976 Netherlands ⤷  Start Trial
European Patent Office 2673237 ⤷  Start Trial LUC00111 Luxembourg ⤷  Start Trial
European Patent Office 2673237 ⤷  Start Trial PA2019010 Lithuania ⤷  Start Trial
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