Hot-melt extrusion of modified release multi-particulates

US9192578B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9192578-B2
Application numberUS-54496309-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 20, 2009
Priority dateAug 20, 2008
Publication dateNov 24, 2015
Grant dateNov 24, 2015

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The present invention includes compositions and methods of making a modified release pharmaceutical formulation and a method of preparation for the embedding of modified release multi-particulates into a polymeric or wax-like matrix. The modified release multi-particulates comprise an effective amount of a therapeutic compound having a known or desired drug-release profile. Modified release multi-particulates may include a polymeric coat or may be incorporated into particle or core material. The polymer matrix comprises a thermoplastic polymer or lipophilic carrier or a mixture thereof that softens or melts at elevated temperature and allows the distribution of the modified release multi-particulates in the polymer matrix during thermal processing. Formulation compounds and processing conditions are selected in a manner to preserve the controlled release characteristics and/or drug-protective properties of the original modified release multi-particulates.

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What is claimed is: 1. A modified release pharmaceutical composition comprising an extruded thermoplastic polymer matrix in which modified release multi-particulate pellets are uniformly disposed, wherein the modified release multi-particulate pellets have a particle size of from 300 to 800 μm or an average particle size of from 300 to 3000 μm, and further wherein individual multi-particulate pellets comprise a modified release polymer matrix or a modified release polymer coating,…

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What does patent US9192578B2 cover?
The present invention includes compositions and methods of making a modified release pharmaceutical formulation and a method of preparation for the embedding of modified release multi-particulates into a polymeric or wax-like matrix. The modified release multi-particulates comprise an effective amount of a therapeutic compound having a known or desired drug-release profile. Modified release mul…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Mcginity James W, Schilling Sandra U, Univ Texas
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K9/2077. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Nov 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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