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Crystalline forms

US6696479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2002
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel crystalline forms of Fluvastatin sodium hydrates were found, referred to hereinafter as polymorphic Forms C, D, E and F. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to processes for the preparation of these crystalline forms, a process for the preparation of highly crystalline Fluvastatin sodium Form A, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline forms.

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