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Liposomal-polyene preliposomal powder and method for its preparation

US5178875A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1991
Grant dateJan 12, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2985
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed for preparing a stable preliposomal powder which, when reconstituted with water or saline solution, forms a suspension of liposomes containing a polyene drug, such as nystatin. The method involves the steps of combining at least one phospholipid with a first organic solvent to form a first solution, adding a clarifying amount of water to the first solution, combining a polyene with a second organic solvent to form a second solution, combining the first and second solutions to produce a substantially clear combined solution, and then removing the organic solvents, leaving a powder.

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