Antifungal parenteral products
US6991800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/19
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Parenteral pharmaceutical formulations containing an echinocandin antifungal compound and an aqueous solvent are provided, wherein the formulation includes ethanol, for example about 20% w/v ethanol. The parenteral pharmaceutical formulation may further include one or more additives, such as a stabilizing agent, buffer or tonicity agent. The parenteral pharmaceutical formulations are useful in extending the shelf life and improving the solubility of the echinocandin antifungal compound.
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