IP Library Granted Patent US 9,155,706
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US 9,155,706 · App. 14/103,193 · Granted Oct 13, 2015

Pharmaceutical composition

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Patent No.
US 9,155,706
App. No.
14/103,193
Granted
Oct 13, 2015
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 (72)

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-2 H-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.

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-2 H-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 diluents, where the diluents 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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents 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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents 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-tetrahydro-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents 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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents are substantially free of water; and

e) 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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents are substantially free of water;

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

f) amount of unsolvated drug does not exceed about 20%.

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-2 H-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.

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-2 H-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; and

c) the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more diluents, where the diluents 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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents are substantially free of water.

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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents 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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents are substantially free of water; and

e) the tablet is film coated.

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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents are substantially free of water; and

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

14. 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-2 H-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 diluents selected from: microcrystalline cellulose, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, starch, lactose, Di-calcium phosphate, lactitol, mannitol, sorbitol and maltodextrin, where the diluents are substantially free of water;

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

f) amount of unsolvated drug does not exceed about 20%.

15. The pharmaceutical tablet according to claim 9 wherein: the tablet contains from about 25% to about 89% by weight of one or more diluents 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-2 H-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-2 H-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-2 H-pyrido[4,3d]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 at least 50% of the drug particles have a particle size of 30 micron or less.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 5, 2023
From: NOVARTIS AG
To: NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 065762/0911 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 3, 2015
From: NOVARTIS PHARMA AG
To: NOVARTIS AG
Reel/Frame 035812/0424 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 1, 2015
From: GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (NO. 2) LIMITED
To: NOVARTIS PHARMA AG
Reel/Frame 035800/0121 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 7, 2014
From: DEMARINI, DOUGLAS J.; LE, NGOCDIEP T.; HENRIQUEZ, FRANCISCO; WANG, LIHONG
To: GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (NO.2) LIMITED
Reel/Frame 032171/0604 →