Inhalation formulations of treprostinil

US10695308B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-10695308-B2
Application numberUS-201816131248-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 14, 2018
Priority dateDec 16, 2003
Publication dateJun 30, 2020
Grant dateJun 30, 2020

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Abstract

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The present invention describes novel methods for using Treprostinil or its derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of ischemic lesions, such as digital ulcers, in subjects with scleroderma (including systemic sclerosis), Buerger's disease, Raynaud's disease, Raynaud's phenomenon and/or other conditions that cause such lesions. The invention also relates to kits for treatment and/or prevention of ischemic lesions, comprising an effective amount of Treprostinil or its derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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I claim: 1. A method of treating a human patient suffering from pulmonary hypertension, comprising: providing an infusion solution comprising 0.1 to 5% w/v of treprostinil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, and intravenously administering the infusion solution to the human patient at a rate of from 0.625 to 50 ng/kg/min, wherein the infusion solution is sterile and isotonic with blood. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the infusion solution is administered at a rate of 0.1 ml/min/kg. 3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rate of administration is from 10 to 15 ng/kg/min.

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  • having a cyclopentane, e.g. prostaglandin E2, prostaglandin F2-alpha · CPC title

  • substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone · CPC title

  • Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid (salicylic acid A61K31/60) · CPC title

  • having one or two double bonds, e.g. oleic, linoleic acids · CPC title

  • having two or more hydroxy groups, e.g. gluconic acid · CPC title

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What does patent US10695308B2 cover?
The present invention describes novel methods for using Treprostinil or its derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the treatment and/or prevention of ischemic lesions, such as digital ulcers, in subjects with scleroderma (including systemic sclerosis), Buerger's disease, Raynaud's disease, Raynaud's phenomenon and/or other conditions that cause such lesions. The inventio…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
United Therapeutics Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/5575. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 30 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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