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Sustained-release tablet based on isosorbide 5-mononitrate and process for preparing it

US5334393A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 1991
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/34
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sustained-release tablet, characterized in that it comprises as active principle isosorbide 5-mononitrate (5-ISMN) in the form of a powder having a particle size of 80 .mu.m to 500 .mu.m, in homogeneous dispersion in a hydrophilic matrix based on at least one swelling component and at least one diluent component.

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