LONG ACTING INJECTABLE FORMULATIONS CONTAINING HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

摘要

This invention relates to novel, long-acting injectable formulations. These formulations comprise: (a) a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of, e.g., insecticides, acaricides, parasiticides, growth enhancers and oil-soluble NASIDS; (b) hydrogenated castor oil and (c) a hydrophobic carrier comprising: (i) triacetin, benzyl benzoate or ethyl oleate or a combination thereof; and (ii) acylated monoglycerides, propyl dicaprylates/dicaprates or caprylic/capric acid triglycerides or a combination thereof. Also provided herein is a method for the treatment or prevention of various disease states by the parental administration of the invention formulations.