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Crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (−)-halofenate and methods related thereto

US9845285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2015
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07B2200/13
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (−)-halofenate. The crystalline solid forms may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of conditions associated with blood lipid deposition in a mammal, particularly those diseases related to Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating Type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of crystalline solid and amorphous forms of (−)-halofenate.

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