Process for forming amorphous atorvastatin
US9056831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for forming amorphous atorvastatin comprising the steps of dissolving atorvastatin in a non-hydroxylic solvent and removing the solvent by freeze-drying, as well as processes of dissolving atorvastatin in a hydroxylic solvent with a solubilizing agent or an alkalizing agent or an antioxidant and removing the solvent by freeze-drying to afford amorphous atorvastatin.
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