Synthetic progestogens and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same
Described herein are synthetic progestogens, such as 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Also described are methods of use.
1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising:
6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone, and
one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, wherein the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone is present in an amount ranging from 2 milligrams (mg) to 6 mg; and
wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated such that:
(1) when orally administered under fasting conditions, the pharmaceutical composition provides a pharmacokinetic profile for the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone comprising:
(i) a mean T max ranging from about 2.2 hours to about 6 hours;
(ii) a mean C max which is less than about 30 ng/ml; and
(iii) a mean AUC 0h-tlast of at least about 300 ng*h/ml; and
(2) no more than 50% of the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone initially present in the pharmaceutical composition is dissolved within 30 minutes if subjected to an in vitro dissolution test according to the USP XXIII Paddle Method; and
wherein the pharmaceutical composition does not comprise estrogen.
2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients comprises a filler.
3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 2 , wherein the filler comprises lactose anhydrous, microcrystalline cellulose, starch, pregelatinized starch, modified starch, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, calcium sulfate trihydrate, calcium sulfate dihydrate, calcium carbonate, lactose, dextrose, sucrose, mannitol, sorbitol, or a combination thereof.
4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients comprises a lubricant.
5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 4 , wherein the lubricant comprises magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, zinc stearate, talc, propylene glycol, PEG, stearic acid, vegetable oil, sodium benzoate, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium lauryl sulfate, mineral oil polyoxyethylene monostearate, or a combination thereof.
6. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients comprises a binder.
7. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 6 , wherein the binder comprises a starch, a gum, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, or a combination thereof.
8. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 7 , wherein the starch comprises potato starch, wheat starch, corn starch, or a combination thereof.
9. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 7 , wherein the gum comprises gum tragacanth, acacia gum, gelatin, or a combination thereof.
10. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients comprises a glidant.
11. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 10 , wherein the glidant comprises silicon dioxide, magnesium trisilicate, powdered cellulose, starch, talc, tribasic calcium phosphate, or a combination thereof.
12. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated as a tablet or a capsule.
13. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 12 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition further comprises a coating.
14. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 13 , wherein the coating comprises hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, or a combination thereof.
15. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 ,
wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated such that at least 55% of the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone initially present in the pharmaceutical composition is dissolved within 4 hours if subjected to the in vitro dissolution test according to the USP XXIII Paddle Method.
16. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone present ranges from 3.0 mg to 3.5 mg.
17. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone present is about 3.5 mg.
18. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone present is about 4.0 mg.
19. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the pharmacokinetic profile for the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone comprises an AUC 0h-tlast of at least about 350 ng*h/ml.
20. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the pharmacokinetic profile for the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone comprises a mean C max ranging from about 15 ng/ml to less than about 30 ng/ml.
21. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the pharmacokinetic profile for the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone comprises an AUC 0h-tlast of at least 350 ng*h/ml.
22. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the pharmacokinetic profile for the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone comprises a mean C max ranging from 15 ng/ml to less than 30 ng/ml.
23. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein when orally administered under fasting conditions, the pharmaceutical composition provides a pharmacokinetic profile for the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone comprising:
(i) a mean T max ranging from 2.2 hours to 6 hours;
(ii) a mean C max which is less than 30 ng/ml; and
(iii) a mean AUC 0h-tlast of at least 300 ng*h/ml.
24. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is formulated such that at least 50% of the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone initially present in the pharmaceutical composition is dissolved within 4 hours if subjected to the in vitro dissolution test according to the USP XXIII Paddle Method.
25. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 , wherein the pharmacokinetic profile for the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone comprises an AUC 0h-tlast of at least 350 ng*h/ml.
26. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 , wherein the pharmacokinetic profile for the 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone comprises a mean C max ranging from 15 ng/ml to less than 30 ng/ml.
27. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 , wherein the amount of 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone present ranges from 3.0 mg to 3.5 mg.
28. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 , wherein the amount of 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone present is 3.5 mg.
29. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 23 , wherein the amount of 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone present is 4.0 mg.