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Non-crystalline cefuroxime axetil solid dispersant, process for preparing same and composition for oral administration thereof

US6107290A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1999
Grant dateAug 22, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A non-crystalline cefuroxime axetil solid dispersant showing no absorption peak on a Differential Scanning Calorimetry scan is prepared by (a) dissolving cefuroxime axetil and a surfactant in an organic solvent; (b) suspending a water-insoluble inorganic carrier in the resulting solution; and (c) drying the resulting suspension to remove the organic solvent, said solid dispersant having an improved bioavailability and stability of cefuroxime axetil and being useful for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration.

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