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Pharmaceutical solution and methods for preparation thereof

US5707996A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1995
Grant dateJan 13, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid pharmaceutical solution having antimicrobial agent(s), an organic solvent, and an acidic or basic aqueous medium therein. Most preferred solutions include trimethoprim, sodium hydroxide, sulfadiazine, N-methylpyrrolidone and water. The present invention is also directed toward making these solutions. A most preferred composition includes: trimethoprim in an amount of about 40 mg/ml of liquid pharmaceutical solution; sulfadiazine in an amount of about 200 mg/ml of liquid pharmaceutical solution; N-methylpyrrolidone in an amount of about 514 mg/ml of liquid pharmaceutical solution, sodium hydroxide in an amount of about 30 mg/ml of liquid pharmaceutical solution and water. Methods of making the pharmaceutical solution preferably include combining the following in any order: trimethoprim, N-methylpyrrolidone, sulfadiazine, and an acidic or basic aqueous medium. Other additives, such as antioxidants and preservatives, can also be added to the liquid pharmaceutical solution.

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