Pharmaceutical compositions comprising antiemetics and alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonists and methods of using the same for anesthesiological applications
AssigneeMelt Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorDennis Elias Saadeh
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Abstract
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inducing conscious sedation using such compositions are described, the compositions including antiemetic(s) and a-2-adrenergic receptor agonist(s), and optionally β-blocker(s), NSAID(s), antihistamine(s), and/or pain reliever(s). The compositions may be incorporated into vehicles for extended release. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for anesthesiological applications are also described.
Claims21
A pharmaceutical composition, comprising a therapeutically effective quantity of a pharmaceutical formulation incorporated into a vehicle, wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises:
- (a) a therapeutically effective quantity of an at least one antiemetic medicament;
- (b) a therapeutically effective quantity of an at least one α-2-adrenergic receptor agonist;
- and
- (c) optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient,
- wherein the vehicle further optionally provides for extended release of the pharmaceutical formulation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.