IP Library Granted Patent US 9,271,941
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US 9,271,941 · App. 14/044,139 · Granted Mar 1, 2016

Pharmaceutical composition

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Patent No.
US 9,271,941
App. No.
14/044,139
Granted
Mar 1, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

Disclosed are novel pharmaceutical compositions containing N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, methods of using the compositions in therapy and processes for preparing the same.

Claims (71)

1. A pharmaceutical tablet comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients, where the excipients are substantially free of water.

2. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 1 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetra hydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) the drug particles are micronized;

c) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients, where the excipients are substantially free of water.

3. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 1 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetra hydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) the drug particles are micronized;

c) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water.

4. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 1 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) the drug particles are micronized;

c) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water; and

d) the tablet is film coated.

5. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 1 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetra hydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) the drug particles are micronized;

c) the tablet is produced on a scale suitable to prepare at least about 50,000 tablets;

d) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water; and

e) the tablet is film coated.

6. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 1 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) the drug particles are micronized;

c) the tablet is produced on a scale suitable to prepare at least about 50,000 tablets;

d) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water; and

f) the tablet is film coated and wherein the film coating contains a colorant.

7. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 1 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) the drug particles are micronized;

c) the tablet is produced on a scale suitable to prepare at least about 50,000 tablets;

d) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water; and

e) the tablet is film coated and wherein the film coating contains a colorant that contains iron oxide.

8. A pharmaceutical tablet comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) at least 50% of the drug particles have a particle size of 30 micron or less; and

c) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients, where the excipients are substantially free of water.

9. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 8 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) at least 50% of the drug particles have a particle size of 30 micron or less; and

c) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water.

10. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 8 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) at least 50% of the drug particles have a particle size of 30 micron or less;

c) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water; and

d) the tablet is film coated.

11. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 8 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) at least 50% of the drug particles have a particle size of 30 micron or less;

c) the tablet is produced on a scale suitable to prepare at least about 50,000 tablets;

d) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water; and

d) the tablet is film coated.

12. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 8 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) at least 50% of the drug particles have a particle size of 30 micron or less;

c) the tablet is produced on a scale suitable to prepare at least about 50,000 tablets;

d) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the excipients are substantially free of water;

e) the tablet is film coated and wherein the film coating contains a colorant.

13. The pharmaceutical tablet, according to claim 8 , comprising:

a) an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; wherein,

b) at least 50% of the drug particles have a particle size of 30 micron or less;

c) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients, where the excipients are substantially free of water; and

d) the tablet is film coated and wherein the film coating contains a colorant that contains iron oxide.

14. The pharmaceutical tablet according to claim 6 wherein:

the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose and mannitol.

15. The pharmaceutical tablet according to claim 9 wherein:

the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients selected from: microcrystalline cellulose and mannitol.

16. A process for preparing pharmaceutical tablets containing an amount of a drug, which is N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg, which process comprises the steps of;

admixing: N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, one or more excipients, where the excipients are substantially free of water, and further excipients, to form a mixture; and compressing the mixture into tablets; provided: each tablet contains N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate in an amount selected from: about 0.5635 mg, about 1.127 mg, and about 2.254 mg; and

each tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more excipients, where the excipients are substantially free of water.

Assignments (5)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 5, 2023
From: NOVARTIS AG
To: NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 3, 2015
From: NOVARTIS PHARMA AG
To: NOVARTIS AG
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 1, 2015
From: GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (NO. 2) LIMITED
To: NOVARTIS PHARMA AG
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (NO.2) LIMITED 980 GREAT WEST ROAD BRENTFORD, MIDDLESEX TW8 9GS ENGLAND PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 031328 FRAME 0816. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC 5 CRESCENT DRIVE PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19112. Recorded Oct 14, 2013
From: DEMARINI, DOUGLAS J.; LE, NGOCDIEP T.; HENRIQUEZ, FRANCISCO; WANG, LIHONG
To: GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (NO.2) LIMITED
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2013
From: DEMARINI, DOUGLAS J.; LE, NGOCDIEP T.; HENRIQUEZ, FRANCISCO; WANG, LIHONG
To: GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC
Reel/Frame 031328/0816 →