InventorsAssigneeUS Classes514/15, 9 to 11 peptide repeating units in known peptide chain514/16, 7 or 8 peptide repeating units in known peptide chain514/17, 5 or 6 peptide repeating units in known peptide chain514/18, 3 or 4 peptide repeating units in known peptide chain514/192 peptide repeating units in known peptide chainAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational Class 07 A61K038/08 A61K038/06 Issued Patent Number:7169752
Abstract textThe invention relates to pharmaceutical compounds and compositions comprised of a chemical moiety attached to an opioid such as oxycodone in a manner that substantially decreases the potential of the opioid to cause overdose. When delivered at the proper dosage the pharmaceutical composition provides therapeutic activity similar to that of the parent active agent. Further the compounds and compositions of the invention are useful in preventing addiction and susceptibility to addiction. | 
