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20080206335 | MULTIPARTICULATE CONTROLLED RELEASE SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITOR FORMULATIONS - A multiparticulate controlled release selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) formulation for oral administration comprises particles of said SSRI or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof coated with rate-controlling polymer which allows controlled release of said SSRI, over a period of not less than about 12 hours following oral administration. The formulation, which contains for example fluvoxamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is suitable for once or twice daily administration. The formulation can comprise a blend of two or more populations of particles, pellets or mini-tablets having different in vitro and/or in vivo release characteristics. | 08-28-2008 |
20100136106 | Modified Release Famciclovir Compositions - The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that, upon administration to a patient, delivers famciclovir in a bimodal, multimodal or continuous manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises a first component and at least one subsequent component, the first component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the at least one subsequent component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition, and to a method for the treatment or suppression of viral infections. | 06-03-2010 |
20110008435 | Nanoparticulate and Controlled Release Compositions Comprising Aryl-Heterocyclic Compounds - The present invention provides a composition comprising ziprasidone useful in the treatment and prevention of schizophrenia and similar psychiatric disorders. In one embodiment, the composition comprises nanoparticulate particles comprising ziprasidone and at least one surface stabilizer. The nanoparticulate particles have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a modified release composition that, upon administration to a patient, delivers ziprasidone in a bimodal, multimodal or continuous manner. The invention also relates to dosage forms containing such compositions, and to methods for the treatment and prevention of schizophrenia and similar psychiatric disorders. | 01-13-2011 |
20110064803 | NANOPARTICULATE AND CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING VITAMIN K2 - The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a nanoparticulate vitamin K2 having improved bioavailability. The nanoparticulate vitamin K2 particles of the composition have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm and are useful in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The invention also relates to a controlled release composition comprising a vitamin K2 or a nanoparticulate vitamin K2 that in operation delivers the drug in a pulsed or multi-modal manner for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. | 03-17-2011 |
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20080279929 | Nanoparticulate and Controlled Release Compositions Comprising Cefditoren - The present invention provides a composition comprising a cefditoren, or a salt, derivative, prodrug, or other form thereof, for example, cefditoren pivoxil, useful in the treatment and prevention of infections and related conditions. The invention provides a composition which comprises nanoparticulate particles comprising the cefditoren, or a salt, derivative, prodrug, or other form thereof and at least one surface stabilizer. The nanoparticulate particles have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. The invention provides also a composition that delivers a cefditoren, or a salt, derivative, prodrug, or other form thereof, or nanoparticles comprising the same, in a pulsatile or continuous manner. | 11-13-2008 |
20090269400 | Nanoparticulate and Controlled Release Compositions Comprising a Cephalosporin - The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a nanoparticulate antibiotic having improved bioavailability. Preferably, the antibiotic comprises nanoparticulate cephalosporin particles with an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm and are useful in the treatment of bacterial infection. The invention also relates to a controlled release composition comprising a cephalosporin or a nanoparticulate cephalosporin that in operation delivers the drug in a pulsed or bimodal manner for the treatment of bacterial infection. The nanoparticulate cephalosporin particles may be formulated as a controlled release drug delivery system whereby the particles are coated one or more times with one or more natural or synthetic hydrophilic or hydrophobic polymer coating materials or dispersed throughout a natural or synthetic hydrophilic and/or hydrophobic polymer matrix. | 10-29-2009 |
20090297596 | Nanoparticulate and Controlled Release Compositions Comprising a Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor - The present invention provides a composition comprising a platelet aggregation inhibitor, for example, cilostazol, or a salt or derivative thereof, useful in the treatment and prevention of ischemic symptoms. The invention provides a composition which comprises nanoparticulate particles comprising the platelet aggregation inhibitor and at least one surface stabilizer. The nanoparticulate particles have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. The invention provides also a composition that delivers a platelet aggregation inhibitor, or nanoparticles comprising the same, in a pulsatile or continuous manner. | 12-03-2009 |
20100247636 | Nanoparticulate and controlled release compositions comprising nilvadipine - The present invention provides a composition comprising nilvadipine, or a salt, derivative, prodrug, or polymorph thereof, useful in the treatment and prevention of hypertension or related cardiovascular disorders. In one embodiment, the composition comprises nanoparticulate particles comprising nilvadipine, or a salt, derivative, prodrug, or polymorph thereof, and at least one surface stabilizer. The nanoparticulate particles have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. In another embodiment, the composition comprises a modified release composition that, upon administration to a patient, delivers nilvadipine, or a salt, derivative, prodrug, or polymorph thereof, in a bimodal, multimodal or continuous manner. The invention also relates to dosage forms containing such compositions, and to methods for the treatment and prevention of hypertension or related cardiovascular disorders. | 09-30-2010 |