Injectable emulsion of sedative hypnotic agent

摘要

The present invention provides novel pharmaceutical formulations of a substituted phenylacetic acid ester compound, which is useful as a short-acting sedative hypnotic agent for anesthesia and sedation. The pharmaceutical formulations are oil-in-water emulsions suitable for administration by injection. The invention further provides processes for the preparation of the formulation and the use of the formulation in medical treatment of a mammal.