Method of Administering Narcotic Antagonists and Analgesics and Novel Dosage Forms Containing Same

Authors

Anwar A. Hussain, University of Kentucky

US Patent Number

4464378

Publication Date

8-7-1984

Abstract

The invention provides a novel method of administering narcotic antagonists, narcotic analgesics and related compounds, and novel dosage forms containing those compounds which are adapted for nasal administration. The nasal dosage forms disclosed include solutions, suspensions, gels and ointments. Especially preferred compounds which can be advantageously administered in accordance with the invention include naloxone, naltrexone, nalbuphine, levorphanol, buprenorphine, butorphanol, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) and levonantradol.

Assignees

University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, Ky.

Application Number

258,308

Filing Date

04/28/1981

Recommended Citation

Hussain, Anwar A., "Method of Administering Narcotic Antagonists and Analgesics and Novel Dosage Forms Containing Same" (1984). Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Patents. 140.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ps_patents/140