Fast-dissolving dosage forms for dopamine agonists
US6316027A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one embodiment, this invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration consisting essentially of a gelatin at a concentration up to 5% by weight as a carrier, a solvent, and, as an active ingredient, a dopamine agonist. Alternatively, the invention relates to a composition that takes the form of a solid, unitary fast-dispersing dosage form comprised of a network of an active ingredient after and a water-soluble or water dispersible matrix forming agent or carrier which is inert towards the active ingredient after subliming solvent from the composition in the solid state. The dosage is designed to completely disintegrate within 1 to 30 seconds of being placed in the oral cavity. Compositions which further comprise an anti-emetic and/or an opioid antagonist are also provided herein.
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