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Opioid formulations having extended controlled release

US6103261A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 1999
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Solid controlled-release oral dosage forms comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an opioid analgesic or a salt thereof which provide an extended duration of pain relief of about 24 hours, have a dissolution rate in-vitro of the dosage form, when measured by the USP Paddle Method of 100 rpm in 900 ml aqueous buffer at 37.degree. C. from about 12.5% to about 42.5% (by weight) active agent released after 1 hour, from about 25% to about 55% (by weight) active agent released after 2 hours, from about 45% to about 75% (by weight) opioid analgesic released after 4 hours and greater than about 60% (by weight) opioid analgesic released after a hours, the in-vitro release rate being substantially independent of pH and chosen such that the peak plasma level of active agent obtained in-vivo between about 2 and about 8 hours after administration of the dosage form.

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