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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2011
John Daniel Dobak, La Jolla, CA (US);
Kenneth Walter Locke, Carlsbad, CA (US);
John Daniel Dobak, La Jolla, CA (US);
Kenneth Walter Locke, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Lithera, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
Provided herein are pharmaceutical formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits and fat-related conditions and indications. Methods comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation consisting essentially of a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, salmeterol, suitable for subcutaneous administration. Methods further comprise administering a pharmaceutical formulation that is suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising: (a) a lipophilic long-acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and/or glucocorticosteroid, or a salt, optical isomer, racemate, solvate, or polymorph thereof; and (b) at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredient.