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Liquid crystal forms of cyclosporin

US6413547B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 1999
Grant dateJul 2, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/1274
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to novel, liquid crystal forms of the cyclic peptide cyclosporin and to novel powder formulations of cyclosporin prepared using this novel liquid crystal form of the drug. Methods for preparing and using these formulations are also provided. In particular, the present invention relates to dispersible spray dried particles of cyclosporin suitable for pulmonary delivery.

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