AU Patent

AU2011202871B2 — Acetylcysteine composition and uses therefor

Assigned to Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc · Expires 2014-06-12 · 12y expired

What this patent protects

This invention relates to novel acetylcysteine compositions in solution, comprising acetylcysteine and 5 which are substantially free of metal chelating agents, such as EDTA. Further, this invention relates to methods of making and using the acetylcysteine compositions. The prese…

USPTO Abstract

This invention relates to novel acetylcysteine compositions in solution, comprising acetylcysteine and 5 which are substantially free of metal chelating agents, such as EDTA. Further, this invention relates to methods of making and using the acetylcysteine compositions. The present compositions and methods are designed to improve patient tolerance and compliance, while at the same time io maintaining the stability of the pharmaceutical formulation. The compositions and methods of this invention are useful in the treatment of acetaminophen overdose, acute liver failure, various cancers, methacrylonitrile poisoning, reperfusion injury during is cardio bypass surgery, and radiocontrast-induced nephropathy, and can also be used as a mucolytic agent. 2693404_ 1 (GHMatters) P76914.AU. I 2/oei 1

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
AU2011202871B2
Jurisdiction
AU
Classification
Expires
2014-06-12
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc
Source
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