Patent ID: 8790631
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A method of treating pain associated with a tissue, the method comprising contacting the tissue with a pharmaceutical, dermatological or cosmetic composition or a medical device comprising a biocompatible polymer corresponding to formula (I): in which: A comprises a monomer that is glucose, X represents a RCOOR′ group, Y represents an O or N-sulphonate group bound to A, R represents a hydrocarbon chain, possibly branched and/or unsaturated and which may contain one or more aromatic rings and R′ represents one hydrogen atom or one cation, a represents the number of monomers, x represents the rate of substitution of the A monomers by the X groups, and x is between approximately 20 and 150%. y represents the rate of substitution of the A monomers by Y groups, and_y is between approximately 30 and 150%; wherein the biocompatible polymer is in an amount effective to provide within minutes of administration, relief of pain, and wherein the method does not treat the condition that causes the pain.