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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2017
Teikoku Pharma Usa, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Jutaro Shudo, San Jose, CA (US);
Wan-Ning Song, San Jose, CA (US);
Rose Marie Gonsalves, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Stephen Shipping Hwang, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc., San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
Aspects of the invention include methods of managing pain in a subject by applying a transdermal delivery device containing a dexmedetomidine composition formulated to deliver a pain relieving effective amount of dexmedetomidine to a subject. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, a transdermal delivery device having a dexmedetomidine composition is applied to a subject and is maintained in contact with the subject in a manner sufficient to deliver an amount of dexmedetomidine effective to manage pain in the subject. In some embodiments, methods include hydrating the subject, such as by administering a hydration fluid composition to the subject. Methods according to certain embodiments may also include co-administering an opioid to the subject. Also provided is a transdermal delivery device configured to deliver dexmedetomidine sufficient for practicing the subject methods, as well as kits containing the transdermal delivery device.