ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,303,597, issued on May 20, was assigned to Pharmaceutical Productions Inc. (Miami Springs, Fla.).
"Naloxone formulations for sublingual and/or buccal administration" was invented by John A. McCarty (Miami Springs, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Liquid, gel, and semi-solid compositions containing naloxone base, or isomers or derivatives thereof, with one or more non-aqueous solvents, and optional viscosity adjusting agents, are provided. Methods of treating an individual exhibiting symptoms of respiratory depression associated with known or suspected opioid overdose including administering a liquid, gel, or semi-solid formulation con...