An ospemifene solid dispersion for enhancing solubility and bioavailability, and methods of preparation thereof are disclosed. The solid dispersion comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient, such as ospemifene, and a hydfophilie carrier, such as copovidone, hypromellose acetate succinate, polyvinylpyrrolidine, a polyvinylpyrrolidine/vinyl acetate co-polymer, hydroxyl propyl methylcellulose, hypromellose acetate succinate, a Eudragit® compound, hydroxypropylcellulose, a polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate polyethylene glycol graft co-polymer, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, and mixtures thereof, and optionally a surfactant The ospemifene solid, dispersions can be used in methods of treating a symptom related, to menopause, such as vaginal dryness or sexual dysfunction, or in methods of treating osteoporosis.
An ospemifene solid dispersion for enhancing solubility and bioavailability,, and methods of preparation thereof are disclosed. The solid dispersion comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient, such as ospemifene, and a hydfophilie carrier, such as copovidone, hypromellose acetate succinate, polyvinylpyrrolidine, a polyvinylpyrrolidine/vinyl acetate co-polymer, hydroxy! propyl methylcellulose, hypromellose acetate succinate, a Eudragit® compound, hydroxypropylcellulose, a polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate polyethylene glycol graft co-polymer, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, and mixtures thereof, and optionally a surfactant The ospemifene solid, dispersions can be used in methods of treating a symptom related, to menopause, such as vaginal dryness or sexual dysfunction, or in methods of treating osteoporosis.
An ospemifene solid dispersion for enhancing solubility and bioavailability,, and methods of preparation thereof are disclosed. The solid dispersion comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient, such as ospemifene, and a hydfophilie carrier, such as copovidone, hypromellose acetate succinate, polyvinylpyrrolidine, a polyvinylpyrrolidine/vinyl acetate co-polymer, hydroxy! propyl methylcellulose, hypromellose acetate succinate, a Eudragit® compound, hydroxypropylcellulose, a polyvinyl caprolactam-polyvinyl acetate polyethylene glycol graft co-polymer, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, and mixtures thereof, and optionally a surfactant The ospemifene solid, dispersions can be used in methods of treating a symptom related, to menopause, such as vaginal dryness or sexual dysfunction, or in methods of treating osteoporosis.
A composition and method of treating adrenergic dysregulation by administering the composition is disclosed, wherein the composition comprises α2-adrenergic receptor agonist; a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrophilic matrix and a release-retardant of a metal alkyl sulfate. In embodiments, the composition provides a sustained release of the agonist, wherein after administration of the composition no more than once about every 12 hours (e.g., no more than once about every 24 hours) to a subject having a steady state plasma concentration of the α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, the agonist's plasma concentration peak-to-trough ratio is no greater than about 1.9.
Relief or prophylaxis from nausea and/or emesis are provided by transdermal compositions comprising dexamethasone and promethazine. The transdermal compositions are in the form of transdermal solutions and/or suspensions, such as lotions, pastes, gels, ointments or transdermal patches.
A61K 31/56 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids
A61K 31/54 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and at least one sulfur as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. sulthiame
Pharmaceutical compositions are provided containing a combination of benzonatate and guaifenesin, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Methods of using compositions comprising benzonatate and guaifenesin, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, provide relief from cough, pulmonary congestion or both. The compositions and methods provide relief to opiate-sensitive individuals, in particular, as well as to infants and other pediatric patients.
An amoxicillin product comprising: at least one modified release component(s), wherein the at least one modified release component(s) comprises at least amoxicillin and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and wherein when administered to a patient or subject in the fed state said amoxicillin product exhibits a pharmacokinetic profile for amoxicillin in the plasma characterized as follows: (1) the ratio of the portion of the AUC as measured from 2 hours post-administration to 5 hours post-administration to the portion of the AUC as measured from administration to 2 hours post-administration is at least 2.0:1; and (2) the ratio of the portion of the AUC as measured from 5 hours post-administration to 12 hours post-administration to the portion of the AUC as measured from administration to 2 hours post-administration is at least 1.1:1.
A61K 31/43 - Compounds containing 4-thia-1-azabicyclo [3.2.0] heptane ring systems, i.e. compounds containing a ring system of the formula , e.g. penicillins, penems
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Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for improved bacterial eradication
A process for treating a bacterial infection with an antibiotic, comprising: administering to a patient with a bacterial infection a product that includes a modified release dosage form containing an antibiotic, said product being administered once-a-day in a dosage and for a number of days that provides a Total T>MIC sufficient to achieve at least the minimum amount of bacterial eradication for treatment of said bacterial infection.
A61K 31/43 - Compounds containing 4-thia-1-azabicyclo [3.2.0] heptane ring systems, i.e. compounds containing a ring system of the formula , e.g. penicillins, penems
A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
A61K 9/22 - Sustained or differential release type
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Compositions and methods for improved efficacy of penicillin-type antibiotics
A pharmaceutical tablet comprising an immediate release portion containing an active ingredient and a delayed release portion, wherein the delayed release portion comprises an enteric-coated layer and within the enteric-coated layer there is at least one member selected from the group consisting of enteric-coated microparticle dosage forms containing an active ingredient and enteric-coated mini-tablet dosage forms containing an active ingredient, is disclosed.
Compositions and methods for making robust pellets that contain a high percentage, by weight, of active drug agent, and which also contain additional components that enhance the absorption and solubility of the active drug agent within the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) without diminishing the robust nature of the pellet, are disclosed.
A61K 31/43 - Compounds containing 4-thia-1-azabicyclo [3.2.0] heptane ring systems, i.e. compounds containing a ring system of the formula , e.g. penicillins, penems
C07D 499/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 4-thia-1-azabicyclo [3.2.0] heptane ring systems, i.e. compounds containing a ring system of the formula: , e.g. penicillins, penemsSuch ring systems being further condensed, e.g. 2,3-condensed with an oxygen-, nitrogen- or sulfur-containing hetero ring
An antibiotic product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, a delayed release dosage form, and a sustained release dosage form, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
An antibiotic product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, a sustained release dosage form, and a delayed release dosage form, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.
An antibiotic product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antibiotic product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosage form, as well as two or more sustained release dosage forms, with each of the dosage forms having a different release profile, wherein each reaches a Cmax at different times.