INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF WATER SOLUBLE ANALGESIC FORMULATIONS

摘要

Provided are formulations of analgesics suitable for intravenous administration, preferably to a human. Methods of formulating analgesics for intravenous administration, as well as methods of using the formulations of analgesics suitable for intravenous administration to treat various diseases or medical conditions are also provided. In preferred embodiments, the analgesic is aspirin. The formulations allow for the delivery of aspirin to patients in need of aspirin treatment in large doses and over extended periods of time without the gastrointestinal side effects that often accompany conventional aspirin therapy.