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Pharmaceutical compositions

US7205279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2000
Grant dateApr 17, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/4858
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides a microemulsion pre-concentrate comprising a difficultly soluble active agent and a carrier medium comprising 1) a hydrophilic phase which comprises dimethylisosorbide and/or a lower alkyl alkanoic ester, 2) a lipophilic phase, and 3) a surfactant. The active agent may be a cyclosporin or a macrolide.In another aspect, this invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for enteral or parenteral administration comprising a macrolide and an acid.

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