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Controlled release compositions for macrolide antimicrobial agents

US7037523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2002
Grant dateMay 2, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2027
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a controlled release pharmaceutical composition of an acid labile, poorly soluble drug having pH dependent solubility profile in aqueous environment. In a preferred embodiment the drug is combined with a practically water insoluble polymer an optimizing agent and optional additives to produce a controlled release of therapeutic agent when compositions is exposed to aqueous environment.

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