Patent Grant
10493033
The invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form which is stabilized towards oxidation.
Many pharmacologically active compounds have a potential of being abused and thus, are advantageously provided in form of tamper resistant pharmaceutical dosage forms. Prominent examples of such pharmacologically active compounds are opioids.
It is known that abusers crush conventional tablets, which contain opioids, to defeat the time-release “micro-encapsulation” and then ingest the resulting powder orally, intra-nasally, rectally, or by injection.
Various concepts for the avoidance of drug abuse have been developed. One concept relies on the mechanical properties of the pharmaceutical dosage forms, particularly an increased breaking strength (resistance to crushing). The major advantage of such pharmaceutical dosage forms is that comminuting, particularly pulverization, by conventional means, such as grinding in a mortar or fracturing by means of a hammer, is impossible or at least substantially impeded.
Such pharmaceutical dosage forms are useful for avoiding drug abuse of the pharmacologically active compound contained therein, as they may not be powdered by conventional means and thus, cannot be administered in powdered from, e.g. nasally. The mechanical properties, particularly the high breaking strength of these pharmaceutical dosage forms renders them tamper resistant. In the context of such tamper resistant pharmaceutical dosage forms it can be referred to, e.g., WO 2005/016313, WO 2005/016314, WO 2005/063214, WO 2005/102286, WO 2006/002883, WO 2006/002884, WO 2006/002886, WO 2006/082097, WO 2006/082099, and WO 2008/107149.
These tamper resistant pharmaceutical dosage forms contain a synthetic or natural polymer, most often a high molecular weight polyethylene oxide, as matrix material.
Polyethylene oxides, like other aliphatic ethers, can undergo autoxidation in presence of oxygen to form hydroperoxides (see for instance C. W. McGary Jr., J. Polymer Sci., 2003, 46, 51-57). Subsequent radical reactions of the resulting peroxides lead to chain scission. These natural aging processes are catalyzed by other oxidation agents and are further accelerated by UV light and/or elevated temperatures. The oxidative degradation process is highly dependent on the molecular weight. High molecular weight polyethylene oxides are especially prone to autoxidation processes and degrade more rapidly than lower molecular weight polyethylene oxides.
Also oxidative sensitive pharmacologically active ingredients, such as opioids like oxymorphone, hydromorphone, and oxycodone, are sensitive towards oxidative degradation and decomposition processes.
As a result of the degradation processes, the properties of a dosage form containing oxidatively degradable matrix material and/or oxidative sensitive pharmacologically active ingredients may seriously be affected. For example, loss of content of the pharmacologically active ingredient as well as discoloration, decreased mechanical strength and accelerated drug release due to shortened polymer chains are likely to occur. Especially the breaking strength is highly dependent on the molecular weight of the polyalkylene oxide contained in the dosage form and thus directly influenced by chain scission processes.
Oxidation may be caused by molecular oxygen or by radicals or peroxides generated by compounds that come into close proximity with these oxidation-sensitive matrix materials and/or pharmacologically active ingredients.
Pharmaceutical excipients as such, e.g. polyethylene glycols, may cause or catalyze oxidative degradation, for example in the course of the process for manufacturing the pharmaceutical dosage forms. Further, molecular oxygen may generate said radicals or peroxides.
Typically, decomposition is monitored in standard storage stability tests e.g. under accelerated storage conditions, such as 40°C./75% rel. humidity. Under these conditions, degradation and decomposition typically proceeds faster than under ambient conditions. The drug approving authorities, such as CHMP and FDA, and international harmonization unions, such as ICH, have set standard storage stability thresholds which have to be met in order to get a pharmaceutical dosage form approved.
Particular problems arise when such pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising oxidative degradable matrix materials and/or oxidation-sensitive pharmacologically active ingredients need to be exposed to elevated temperatures in the course of the manufacturing process, such as hot-melt extrusion, film coating and the like. Under these conditions said compounds are even more sensitive towards oxidation. For example, several known processes for the manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms having an increased breaking strength require that a pharmaceutical composition containing the pharmacologically active ingredient is subjected to a specific amount of pressure at a specific elevated temperature for a specific period of time. Depending on the constituents of the pharmaceutical composition and their amounts, temperature, pressure and time may be varied within certain limits. However, if the minimal requirements are not satisfied, the breaking strength of the resultant pharmaceutical dosage form is too low.
In consequence, some conventional processes for the manufacture of pharmaceutical dosage forms, particularly for pharmaceutical dosage forms having an increased breaking strength, require comparatively harsh process conditions and thus, are so far not applicable for oxidation-sensitive matrix materials and/or pharmacologically active ingredients, e. g. opioids. In particular, chain rupture of pharmaceutical excipients such as polyethylene oxide during hot melt extrusion risks the formation of free radicals thereby further increasing the oxidative stress.
Lower dosages of oxidation-sensitive pharmacologically active ingredients often show a higher percentage of oxidative degradation and decomposition than higher dosages. Thus, as far as storage stability is concerned, pharmaceutical dosage forms containing lower dosages of oxidation-sensitive pharmacologically active ingredients need particular attention.
The effect of oxidation mechanisms and chemical interactions on stability of polymeric systems for amorphous Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (a non-opioid) produced by a hot-melt method is described in M. Munjal et al., J. Pharm. Sciences, 95(11), 2006, 2473-85. The study demonstrated for this highly unstable drug a complex nature of interactions including drug-excipient compatibility, use of antioxidants, cross-linking in polymeric matrixes, micro environment pH, and moisture effect.
K. C. Waterman et al., Pharm. Develop. Tech. 7(1), 2002, 1-32 reviews the stabilization of pharmaceuticals to oxidative degradation. Various methods for reducing oxidation are recommended. The authors conclude that in the end, every drug presents a unique situation.
WO 2008/107149 discloses oral dosage forms having an increased breaking strength that may contain redox stabilizers such as complexing agents, e.g. EDTA.
WO 2008/086804 relates to controlled release compositions containing a matrix composition comprising a) polymer or a mixture of polymers, b) an active drug substance and optionally c) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients that is without alcohol induced dose dumping and have excellent properties with respect to avoiding drug abuse. Preferably, the composition is resistant to isolate and/or dissolve the active drug substance from the composition by crushing, melting and/or ethanol extraction, whereby the composition is resistant to drug abuse. Citric acid may be present as flavouring agent. Example 2 relates to a composition containing 7 wt.-% of citric acid.
WO 2008/148798 discloses an layered extended release composition for prolonged effect and a way to ensure prolonged effect e.g. once daily administration is to ensure optimal absorption of the active substance though the gastrointestinal tract i.e. from the stomach to rectum.
There is no general concept to successfully suppress oxidative degradation of oxidative degradable matrix materials such as polyethylene oxide and oxidation-sensitive drugs in pharmaceutical dosage forms. The complex individual oxidation mechanisms that are relevant for a particular matrix material or drug as well as the plurality of possible factors that have an influence on oxidation processes require extensive investigations in each particular case taking into account the particular circumstances. Possible methods to defend a dosage form from oxidative degradation processes are the addition of antioxidants, storage under an inert atmosphere or the application of an oxygen barrier film coating. The latter two methods are, however, difficult to apply during all stages of the manufacturing process.
It is further known that the oxidative degradation processes are especially accelerated when the dosage forms are exposed to harsh process conditions, e. g. during the manufacturing process. For example, high molecular weight polyethylene oxide tends to degrade upon hot-melt extrusion. Polymer degradation, however, may result in an uncontrolled release profile, particularly when the active ingredient is embedded in a matrix of the polyethylene oxide, and this might be another cause for oxidative degradation of the pharmacologically active ingredient by radicals. When adding suitable excipients in order to stabilize the high molecular weight polyethylene oxide, such as α-tocopherol, it should be taken into considerations that said excipients in turn may have a detrimental effect on the stability of other ingredients of the pharmaceutical dosage, e.g. of the pharmacologically active compound.
It is an object of the present invention to provide tamper-resistant pharmaceutical dosage forms containing pharmacologically active ingredients, particularly oxidation-sensitive opioids, that have advantages over the pharmaceutical dosage forms of the prior art. The pharmaceutical dosage forms should have improved storage stability, so that they may contain oxidation-sensitive opioids even at comparatively low doses. Further, it should be possible to prepare the pharmaceutical dosage forms by conventional processes under conventional conditions such as elevated temperature and pressure (e.g. in the course of thermoforming by hot-melt extrusion).
This object has been solved by the subject-matter of the patent claims.
The invention relates to a thermoformed pharmaceutical dosage form having a breaking strength of at least 300 N and comprising
It has been surprisingly found that pharmaceutical dosage forms containing oxidatively degradable polymers such as high molecular weight polyethylene oxide can be prevented from oxidative degradation and decomposition processes by the presence of suitable amounts of acid (B) in the pharmaceutical dosage forms according to the invention. By means of this method, it has been surprisingly found, that the specific material properties of the dosage form according to the invention such as the breaking strength and the retarded release of the active ingredient may be retained for a longer storage period.
Thus, the increased storage stability of the polymer matrix is reflected by an improved stability of the in vitro release profile upon storage and/or by an improved stability of the mechanical properties of the dosage forms. Both properties essentially rely upon the polymer matrix material.
It has further been surprisingly found that certain morphinan derivatives such as oxymorphone are oxidatively degraded to N-oxides (e.g., oxymorphone-N-oxide, N-oxides in general are often said to be toxic and possibly cancerogenic) upon manufacture and storage of the corresponding dosage forms and that the formation of said N-oxides and other decomposition products can be suppressed by the presence of suitable amounts of acid (B) in the pharmaceutical dosage forms according to the invention.
Thus, the increased storage stability of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) is reflected by a decrease of impurities, if any, and a reduced decrease of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) upon storage, if any, respectively.
While it is not intended to be bound to any theory, acid (B) seems to influence the micro-pH value of the pharmaceutical formulation thereby somehow increasing its storage stability. Thus, as far as the storage stability of the pharmacologically active ingredient is concerned, the stabilizing effect of acid (B) might correlate with the pKA-value of the oxidation-sensitive drug. For example the pKA-value of oxymorphone is 8.3. Conventional formulations of oxymorphone, which are tamper resistant due to their increased breaking strength but which do not show the desired shelf life, give a pH value of about 7.5 when being dispersed in water. Under these conditions, a considerable amount of the oxymorphone is present as a free base (i.e., is not protonated), which might be more sensitive towards oxidation than the (protonated) salt form.
This concept is further supported by the fact that in the absence of acid (B), the dosage forms tend to have a yellowish, beige color, while the presence of acid (B) leads to whiter, e.g. colorless tablets. Thus, the presence of acid (B) might decrease the pH value within the dosage form thereby improving drug and/or polymer resistance towards oxidative degradation.
It appears that the acidic nature of acid (B) is responsible for its stabilizing effect but not any other properties. This concept is supported by the fact that inorganic as well as organic acids both enhance the storage stability of the dosage form.
It has been surprisingly found that pharmaceutical excipients which are conventionally used in order to improve drug resistance towards oxidative degradation, particularly certain antioxidants, e.g., α-tocopherol, can be contra-productive and rather deteriorate than improve drug resistance towards oxidative degradation.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is thermoformed, preferably by extrusion, although also other methods of thermoforming may be used in order to manufacture the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention such as press-molding at elevated temperature or heating of tablets that were manufactured by conventional compression in a first step and then heated above the softening temperature of the polymer in the tablet in a second step to form hard tablets. In this regards, thermoforming means the forming or molding of a mass after the application of heat. In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form is thermoformed by hot-melt extrusion.
Preferably, the pharmaceutical dosage form is a monolithic mass. The pharmaceutical dosage form is preferably prepared by hot-melt extrusion. The melt extruded strands are preferably cut into monoliths, which are then preferably formed into tablets. In this regard, the term “tablets” is preferably not to be understood as dosage forms being made by compression of powder or granules (compressi) but rather, as shaped extrudates.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention contains, as component (A), a pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably an oxidation-sensitive pharmacologically active ingredient. For the purpose of the specification, the term pharmacologically active ingredient (A) also includes the free base and the physiologically acceptable salts thereof.
For the purpose of the specification, the term oxidation-sensitive pharmacologically active ingredient includes all pharmacologically active ingredients that contain one or more functional group which is oxidized during the oxidative degradation process. Functional groups whose oxidation may cause a pharmacologically active ingredient to be instable towards oxidation, are double bonds, as well as aldehyde, keto, hydroxyl groups, ether, endiol, phenol and amino groups.
The dosage form according to the invention particularly preferably contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of
wherein the abbreviations stated in square brackets here (and hereinafter) correspond to the ATC Index, as used by the WHO for classifying pharmaceutical substances (preferred version: 2010).
In a preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of agents for cardiac therapy [C01], preferably selected from the group consisting of cardiac glycosides [C01A], antiarrhythmics, class i and iii [C01B], cardiac stimulants excl. cardiac glycosides [C01C], vasodilators used in cardiac diseases [C01D], and other cardiac preparations [C01 E].
In another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of antihypertensives [C02], preferably selected from the group consisting of antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting [C02A], antiadrenergic agents, ganglion-blocking [C02B], antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting [C02C], arteriolar smooth muscle, agents acting on [C02D], other antihypertensives [C02K], antihypertensives and diuretics in combination [C02I], and combinations of antihypertensives in atc-gr. C02 [C02N].
In still another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of diuretics [C03], preferably selected from the group consisting of low-ceiling diuretics, thiazides [C03A], low-ceiling diuretics, excl. thiazides [C03B], high-ceiling diuretics [C03C], potassium-sparing agents [C03D], diuretics and potassium-sparing agents in combination [C03E], and other diuretics [C03X].
In yet another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of peripheral vasodilatators [C04], preferably selected from the group consisting of peripheral vasodilators [C04A].
In another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of vasoprotectives [C05], preferably selected from the group consisting of agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use [C05A], antivaricose therapy [C05B], and capillary stabilizing agents [C05C].
In still another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of anti hypotensives [C06A].
In yet another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of ⊐⊐ adrenoceptor antagonists [C07], preferably selected from the group consisting of beta blocking agents [C07A], beta blocking agents and thiazides [C07B], beta blocking agents and other diuretics [C07C], beta blocking agents, thiazides and other diuretics [C07D], beta blocking agents and vasodilators [C07E], and beta blocking agents and other antihypertensives [C07F].
In another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of calcium channel blockers [C08], preferably selected from the group consisting of selective calcium channel blockers with mainly vascular effects [C08C], selective calcium channel blockers with direct cardiac effects [C08D], non-selective calcium channel blockers [C08E], and calcium channel blockers and diuretics [C08G].
In still another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system [C09], preferably selected from the group consisting of ACE inhibitors, plain [C09A], ACE inhibitors, combinations [C09B], angiotensin ii antagonists, plain [C09C], angiotensin ii antagonists, combinations [C09D], and other agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system [C09X].
In yet another preferred embodiment, the dosage form according to the invention contains one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A) selected from the group consisting of lipid reducing agents [c10], preferably selected from the group consisting of lipid modifying agents, plain [C10A], and lipid modifying agents, combinations [C10B].
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, more preferably an ACE-inhibitor selected from the group consisting of benazepril, captopril, cilazapril, enalapril, fosinopril, imidapril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, spirapril, trandolapril and zofenopril.
In another preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient is an opioid, more preferably an oxidation-sensitive opioid, most preferably oxymorphone or oxycodone.
According to the ATC index, opioids are divided into natural opium alkaloids, phenylpiperidine derivatives, diphenylpropylamine derivatives, benzomorphan derivatives, oripavine derivatives, morphinan derivatives and others. Examples of natural opium alkaloids are morphine, opium, hydromorphone, nicomorphine, oxycodone, dihydrocodeine, diamorphine, papaveretum, and codeine. Further opioids (A) are, for example, ethylmorphine, hydrocodone, oxymorphone, and the physiologically acceptable derivatives thereof or compounds, preferably the salts and solvates thereof, preferably the hydrochlorides thereof, physiologically acceptable enantiomers, stereoisomers, diastereomers and racemates and the physiologically acceptable derivatives thereof, preferably ethers, esters or amides.
Further preferred opioids include N-(1-methyl-2-piperidinoethyl)-N-(2-pyridyl)propion-amide, (1 R,2R)-3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl)phenol, (1R,2R,4S)-2-(dimethylamino)methyl-4-(p-fluorobenzyloxy)-1-(m-methoxyphenyl)cyclohexanol, (1R,-2R)-3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-cyclohexyl)phenol, (1 S,2S)-3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl)phenol, (2R,3R)-1-dimethylamino-3(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methyl-pentan-3-ol, (1 RS,3RS,6RS)-6-dimethylaminomethyl-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-cyclohexane-1,3-diol, preferably as racemate, 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)phenyl 2-(4-isobutyl-phenyl)propionate, 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)phenyl 2-(6-methoxy-naphthalen-2-yl)propionate, 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-cyclohex-1-enyl)-phenyl 2-(4-isobutyl-phenyl)propionate, 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-cyclohex-1-enyl)-phenyl 2-(6-methoxy-naphthalen-2-yl)propionate, (RR-SS)-2-acetoxy-4-trifluoromethyl-benzoic acid 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-phenyl ester, (RR-SS)-2-hydroxy-4-trifluoromethyl-benzoic acid 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-phenyl ester, (RR-SS)-4-chloro-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-phenyl ester, (RR-SS)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-benzoic acid 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-phenyl ester, (RR-SS)-2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-phenyl ester, (RR-SS)-2-hydroxy-5-nitro-benzoic acid 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-phenyl ester, (RR-SS)-2′,4′-difluoro-3-hydroxy-biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid 3-(2-dimethylaminomethyl-1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl)-phenyl ester, 1,1-(3-dimethylamino-3-phenylpentamethylen)-6-fluor-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-b]indole, in particular its hemicitrate; 1,1-[3-dimethylamino-3-(2-thienyl)pentamethylen]-1,3,4, 9-tetra-hydropyrano[3,4-b]indole, in particular its citrate; and 1,1-[3-dimethylamino-3-(2-thienyl)-pentamethylen]-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-b]-6-fluoro-indole, in particular its hemicitrate, and corresponding stereoisomeric compounds, in each case the corresponding derivatives thereof, physiologically acceptable enantiomers, stereoisomers, diastereomers and racemates and the physiologically acceptable derivatives thereof, e.g. ethers, esters or amides, and in each case the physiologically acceptable compounds thereof, in particular the salts thereof and solvates, e.g. hydrochlorides.
Preferred opioids are of general formula (I)
Particularly preferred opioids include oxymorphone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and the physiologically acceptable salts thereof.
In another preferred embodiment, however, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention does not contain any opioid, preferably any oxidation-sensitive opioid, as defined above.
The content of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) in the pharmaceutical dosage form is not limited.
Preferably, its content is within the range of from 0.01 to 80 wt.-%, more preferably 0.1 to 50 wt.-%, still more preferably 1 to 25 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form. In a preferred embodiment, the content of pharmacologically active ingredient (A) is within the range of from 7±6 wt.-%, more preferably 7±5 wt.-%, still more preferably 5±4 wt.-%, 7±4 wt.-% or 9±4 wt.-%, most preferably 5±3 wt.-%, 7±3 wt.-% or 9±3 wt.-%, and in particular 5±2 wt.-%, 7±2 wt.-% or 9±2 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form. In another preferred embodiment, the content of pharmacologically active ingredient (A) is within the range of from 11±10 wt.-%, more preferably 11±9 wt.-%, still more preferably 9±6 wt.-%, 11±6 wt.-%, 13±6 wt.-% or 15±6 wt.-%, most preferably 11±4 wt.-%, 13±4 wt.-% or 15±4 wt.-%, and in particular 11±2 wt.-%, 13±2 wt.-% or 15±2 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form. In a further preferred embodiment, the content of pharmacologically active ingredient (A) is within the range of from 20±6 wt.-%, more preferably 20±5 wt.-%, still more preferably 20±4 wt.-%, most preferably 20±3 wt.-%, and in particular 20±2 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
Preferably, the total amount of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) that is contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form is within the range of from 0.01 to 200 mg, more preferably 0.1 to 190 mg, still more preferably 1.0 to 180 mg, yet more preferably 1.5 to 160 mg, most preferably 2.0 to 100 mg and in particular 2.5 to 80 mg.
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) is contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form in an amount of 7.5±5 mg, 10±5 mg, 20±5 mg, 30±5 mg, 40±5 mg, 50±5 mg, 60±5 mg, 70±5 mg, 80±5 mg, 90±5 mg, 100±5 mg, 110±5 mg, 120±5 mg, 130±5, 140±5 mg, 150±5 mg, or 160±5 mg. In another preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) is contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form in an amount of 5±2.5 mg, 7.5±2.5 mg, 10±2.5 mg, 15±2.5 mg, 20±2.5 mg, 25±2.5 mg, 30±2.5 mg, 35±2.5 mg, 40±2.5 mg, 45±2.5 mg, 50±2.5 mg, 55±2.5 mg, 60±2.5 mg, 65±2.5 mg, 70±2.5 mg, 75±2.5 mg, 80±2.5 mg, 85±2.5 mg, 90±2.5 mg, 95±2.5 mg, 100±2.5 mg, 105±2.5 mg, 110±2.5 mg, 115±2.5 mg, 120±2.5 mg, 125±2.5 mg, 130±2.5 mg, 135±2.5 mg, 140±2.5 mg, 145±2.5 mg, 150±2.5 mg, 155±2.5 mg, or 160±2.5 mg.
In a particularly preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is oxymorphone, preferably its HCl salt, and the pharmaceutical dosage form is adapted for administration twice daily. In this embodiment, the opioid (A) is preferably contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form in an amount of from 5 to 40 mg. In another particularly preferred embodiment, pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid is oxymorphone, preferably its HCl, and the pharmaceutical dosage form is adapted for administration once daily. In this embodiment, pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid is preferably contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form in an amount of from 10 to 80 mg.
In another particularly preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is oxycodone, preferably its HCl salt, and the pharmaceutical dosage form is adapted for administration twice daily. In this embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is preferably contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form in an amount of from 5 to 80 mg. In another particularly preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is oxycodone, preferably its HCl salt, and the pharmaceutical dosage form is adapted for administration once daily. In this embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is preferably contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form in an amount of from 10 to 320 mg.
In still another particularly preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is hydromorphone, preferably its HCl salt, and the pharmaceutical dosage form is adapted for administration twice daily. In this embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is preferably contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form in an amount of from 2 to 52 mg. In another particularly preferred embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is hydromorphone, preferably its HCl salt, and the pharmaceutical dosage form is adapted for administration once daily. In this embodiment, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is preferably contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form in an amount of from 4 to 104 mg.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is characterized by excellent storage stability.
Preferably, after storage for 4 weeks at 40° C. and 75% rel. humidity, the content of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, amounts to at least 98.0%, more preferably at least 98.5%, still more preferably at least 99.0%, yet more preferably at least 99.2%, most preferably at least 99.4% and in particular at least 99.6%, of its original content before storage. Suitable methods for measuring the content of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) in the pharmaceutical dosage form are known to the skilled artisan. In this regard it is referred to the Eur. Ph. or the USP, especially to reversed phase HPLC analysis. Preferably, the pharmaceutical dosage form is stored in closed, preferably sealed containers, preferably as described in the experimental section, most preferably being equipped with an oxygen scavenger, in particular with an oxygen scavenger that is effective even at low relative humidity.
Preferably, after storage for 4 weeks at 40° C. and 75% rel. humidity, the content of the matrix material, preferably the polyalkylene oxide (C) amounts to at least 98.0%, more preferably at least 98.5%, still more preferably at least 99.0%, yet more preferably at least 99.2%, most preferably at least 99.4% and in particular at least 99.6%, of its original content before storage. Suitable methods for measuring the content of the polyalkylene oxide (C) in the pharmaceutical dosage form are known to the skilled artisan. In this regard it is referred to the Eur. Ph. or the USP, especially to reversed phase HPLC analysis.
Preferably, after storage for 4 weeks at 40° C. and 75% rel. humidity, the weight average molecular weight of the polyalkylene oxide (C) amounts to at least 70%, more preferably at least 75%, still more preferably at least 80%, yet more preferably at least 85%, most preferably at least 90% and in particular at least 95%, of its original weight average molecular weight before storage.
Suitable methods for determining the weight average molecular weight of the polyalkylene oxide (C) in the pharmaceutical dosage form are known to the skilled artisan. The change of the weight average molecular weight of the polyalkylene oxide (C) can for instance be evaluated by viscosity measurements after swelling of the dosage form.
It has been surprisingly found that acid (B) does not only improve the storage stability of the dosage form but also improves the processability of the pharmaceutical excipients, preferably of the polyalkylene oxide (C) upon manufacture, particularly in the course of thermoforming such as hot-melt extrusion. There is comparative experimental evidence that due to the presence of acid (B) the decrease of viscosity of polymer (C) which typically occurs upon hot-melt extrusion is substantially reduced when acid (B) is present in suitable amounts.
Preferably, the dosage form according to the invention contains acid (B) in an amount so that in the course of hot-melt extrusion of all excipients and ingredients the gel viscosity of a homogeneous gel prepared from the dosage form amounts to at least 50%, more preferably at least 60%, still more preferably at least 70%, yet more preferably at least 80%, even more preferably at least 85%, most preferably at least 90% and in particular at least 95% of the gel viscosity of a homogeneous gel prepared from a mixture of all excipients and ingredients of the dosage form but which has not been hot-melt extruded.
Furthermore, the dosage form according to the invention preferably contains acid (B) in an amount so that after storage of the dosage form for 3 months under accelerated storage conditions the gel viscosity of a homogeneous gel prepared from the dosage form amounts to at least 50%, more preferably at least 60%, still more preferably at least 70%, yet more preferably at least 80%, even more preferably at least 85%, most preferably at least 90% and in particular at least 95% of the gel viscosity of a homogeneous gel prepared from the dosage form prior to storage. Preferably, the conditions of extrusion are defined as in the experimental section. When preparing the homogeneous gel, the dosage form is preferably suspended in a sufficient amount of water so that at ambient conditions (rotational viscosimeter) the viscosity of the resultant homogeneous gel is about 500 mPas at 40 s−1 (linearity range). Once a suitable amount of water has been determined by preliminary tests, all comparative tests are then conducted under identical conditions.
Preferably, the pharmaceutical dosage form is stored in closed, preferably sealed containers, preferably as described in the experimental section, most preferably being equipped with an oxygen scavenger, in particular with an oxygen scavenger that is effective even at low relative humidity.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention contains, as component (B), a free physiologically acceptable acid in an amount of from 0.001 to 5.0 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
The acid (B) may be organic or inorganic, liquid or solid. Solid acids are preferred, particularly crystalline organic or inorganic acids.
Acid (B) is free. This means that the acidic functional groups of the acid (B) are not all together constituents of a salt of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A). If the pharmacologically active ingredient (A) is present as a salt of an acid, e.g. as hydrochloride, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention preferably contains as component (B) another, chemically different acid which is not present as a constituent of the salt of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A). In other words, monoacids that form a salt with pharmacologically active ingredient (A) are not to be considered as free acids (B) in the meaning of the present invention. When acid (B) has more than a single acidic functional group (e.g. phosphoric acid), the acid (B) may be present as a constituent of a salt of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), provided that at least one of the acidic functional groups of the acid (B) is not involved in the formation of the salt, i.e. is free. Preferably, however, each and every acidic functional group of acid (B) is not involved in the formation of a salt with pharmacologically active ingredient (A). It is also possible, however, that free acid (B) and the acid forming a salt with pharmacologically active ingredient (A) are identical. Under these circumstances the acid is preferably present in molar excess compared to pharmacologically active ingredient (A).
In a preferred embodiment, the acid (B) contains at least one acidic functional group (e.g. —CO2H, —SO3H, —PO3H2, —OH and the like) having a pKA value within the range of 2.00±1.50, more preferably 2.00±1.25, still more preferably 2.00±1.00, yet more preferably 2.00±0.75, most preferably 2.00±0.50 and in particular 2.00±0.25. In another preferred embodiment, the acid contains at least one acidic functional group having a pKA value within the range of 2.25±1.50, more preferably 2.25±1.25, still more preferably 2.25±1.00, yet more preferably 2.25±0.75, most preferably 2.25±0.50 and in particular 2.25±0.25. In another preferred embodiment, the acid (B) contains at least one acidic functional group having a pKA value within the range of 2.50±1.50, more preferably 2.50±1.25, still more preferably 2.50±1.00, yet more preferably 2.50±0.75, most preferably 2.50±0.50 and in particular 2.50±0.25. In another preferred embodiment, the acid (B) contains at least one acidic functional group having a pKA value within the range of 2.75±1.50, more preferably 2.75±1.25, still more preferably 2.75±1.00, yet more preferably 2.75±0.75, most preferably 2.75±0.50 and in particular 2.75±0.25. In another preferred embodiment, the acid (B) contains at least one acidic functional group having a pKA value within the range of 3.00±1.50, more preferably 3.00±1.25, still more preferably 3.00±1.00, yet more preferably 3.00±0.75, most preferably 3.00±0.50 and in particular 3.00±0.25. In still another preferred embodiment, the acid (B) contains at least one acidic functional group having a pKA value within the range of 3.25±1.50, more preferably 3.25±1.25, still more preferably 3.25±1.00, yet more preferably 3.25±0.75, most preferably 3.25±0.50 and in particular 3.25±0.25.
In yet another preferred embodiment, the acid (B) contains at least one acidic functional group having a pKA value within the range of 4.50±1.50, more preferably 4.50±1.25, still more preferably 4.50±1.00, yet more preferably 4.50±0.75, most preferably 4.50±0.50 and in particular 4.50±0.25. In yet another preferred embodiment, the acid (B) contains at least one acidic functional group having a pKA value within the range of 4.75±1.50, more preferably 4.75±1.25, still more preferably 4.75±1.00, yet more preferably 4.75±0.75, most preferably 4.75±0.50 and in particular 4.75±0.25. In yet another preferred embodiment, the acid (B) contains at least one acidic functional group having a pKA value within the range of 5.00±1.50, more preferably 5.00±1.25, still more preferably 5.00±1.00, yet more preferably 5.00±0.75, most preferably 5.00±0.50 and in particular 5.00±0.25.
Preferably, the acid (B) is an organic carboxylic or sulfonic acid, particularly a carboxylic acid. Multicarboxylic acids and/or hydroxy-carboxylic acids are especially preferred.
In case of multicarboxylic acids, the partial salts thereof are also to be regarded as multi-carboxylic acids, e.g. the partial sodium, potassium or ammonium salts. For example, citric acid is a multicarboxylic acid having three carboxyl groups. As long as there remains at least one carboxyl group protonated (e.g. sodium dihydrogen citrate or disodium hydrogen citrate), the salt is to be regarded as a multicarboxylic acid. Preferably, however, all carboxyl groups of the multicarboxylic acid are protonated.
Preferably, the acid (B) is of low molecular weight, i.e., not polymerized. Typically, the molecular weight of the acid (B) is below 500 g/mol.
Examples of acids include saturated and unsaturated monocarboxylic acids, saturated and unsaturated bicarboxylic acids, tricarboxylic acids, α-hydroxyacids and β-hydroxyl-acids of monocarboxylic acids, α-hydroxyacids and β-hydroxyacids of bicarboxylic acids, α-hydroxyacids and β-hydroxyacids of tricarboxylic acids, ketoacids, α-ketoacids, β-ketoacids, of the polycarboxylic acids, of the polyhydroxy monocarboxylic acids, of the polyhydroxy bicarboxylic acids, of the polyhydroxy tricarboxylic acids.
Preferably, the acid (B) is selected from the group consisting of benzenesulfonic acid, citric acid, α-glucoheptonic acid, D-gluconic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, mandelic acid, propanoic acid, succinic acid, tartaric acid (d, I, or dl), tosic acid (toluenesulfonic acid), valeric acid, palmitic acid, pamoic acid, sebacic acid, stearic acid, lauric acid, acetic acid, adipic acid, glutaric acid, 4-chlorobenzenesulfonic acid, ethanedisulfonic acid, ethylsuccinic acid, fumaric acid, galactaric acid (mucic acid), D-glucuronic acid, 2-oxo-glutaric acid, glycerophosphoric acid, hippuric acid, isethionic acid (ethanolsulfonic acid), lactobionic acid, maleic acid, maleinic acid, 1,5-naphthalene-disul-fonic acid, 2-naphthalene-sulfonic acid, pivalic acid, terephthalic acid, thiocyanic acid, cholic acid, n-dodecyl sulfate, 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, oleic acid, undecylenic acid, ascorbic acid, (+)-camphoric acid, d-camphorsulfonic acid, dichloroacetic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, formic acid, methanesulfonic acid, nicotinic acid, orotic acid, oxalic acid, picric acid, L-pyroglutamic acid, saccharine, salicylic acid, gentisic acid, and/or 4-acetamidobenzoic acid.
The content of the acid (B) is within the range of from 0.001 to 5.0 wt.-%, preferably 0.005 to 2.5 wt-%, more preferably 0.01 to 2.0 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.05 to 1.5 wt.-%, most preferably 0.1 to 1.0 wt.-% and in particular 0.2 to 0.9 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
Preferably, the acid (B) is a multicarboxylic acid. More preferably, the multicarboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of citric acid, maleic acid and fumaric acid.
Citric acid is particularly preferred.
The multicarboxylic acid, preferably citric acid, may be present in its anhydrous form or as a solvate and hydrate, respectively, e.g., as monohydrate.
In a preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.2±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.2±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.2±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.2±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.2±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.2±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In another preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.3±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.3±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.3±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.3±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.3±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.3±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In still another preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.4±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.4±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.4±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.4±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.4±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.4±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In yet another preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.5±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.5±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.5±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.5±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.5±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.5±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In yet another preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.6±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.6±0.15 wt-%, still more preferably 0.6±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.6±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.6±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.6±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In yet another preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.7±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.7±0.15 wt-%, still more preferably 0.7±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.7±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.7±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.7±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In yet another preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.8±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.8±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.8±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.8±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.8±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.8±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In yet another preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.85±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.85±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.85±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.85±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.85±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.85±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In still another preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 0.9±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.9±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.9±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.9±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.9±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 0.9±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In a further preferred embodiment, the content of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, is within the range of 1.0±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 1.0±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 1.0±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 1.0±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 1.0±0.06 wt.-%, and in particular 1.0±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention comprises, as component (C), a polyalkylene oxide (C) having a weight average molecular weight Mw of at least 200,000 g/mol, preferably at least 500,000 g/mol, more preferably at least 750,000 g/mol, still more preferably at least 1,000,000 g/mol, most preferably at least 2,000,000 g/mol and in particular within the range of from 500,000 to 15,000,000 g/mol.
Preferably, the polyalkylene oxide is selected from the group consisting of polymethylene oxide, polyethylene oxide and polypropylene oxide, the copolymers and mixtures thereof.
Polyalkylene oxide (C) may comprise a single polyalkylene oxide having a particular average molecular weight, or a mixture (blend) of different polymers, such as two, three, four or five polymers, e.g., polymers of the same chemical nature but different average molecular weight, polymers of different chemical nature but same average molecular weight, or polymers of different chemical nature as well as different molecular weight.
For the purpose of the specification, a polyalkylene glycol has a molecular weight of up to 20,000 g/mol whereas a polyalkylene oxide has a molecular weight of more than 20,000 g/mol. In a preferred embodiment, the weight average over all molecular weights of all polyalkylene oxides that are contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form is at least 200,000 g/mol. Thus, polyalkylene glycols, if any, are preferably not taken into consideration when determining the weight average molecular weight of polyalkylene oxide (C).
Preferably, the content of the polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of from 20 to 99 wt.-%, more preferably 25 to 95 wt.-%, still more preferably 30 to 90 wt.-%, yet more preferably 30 to 85 wt.-%, most preferably 30 to 80 wt.-% and in particular 30 to 75 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form. In a preferred embodiment, the content of the polyalkylene oxide is at least 20 wt.-%, more preferably at least 25 wt.-%, still more preferably at least 30 wt.-%, yet more preferably at least 35 wt.-% and in particular at least 40 wt.-%.
In a preferred embodiment, the overall content of polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of 25±20 wt.-%, more preferably 25±15 wt.-%, most preferably 25±10 wt.-%, and in particular 25±5 wt.-%. In another preferred embodiment, the overall content of polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of 35±20 wt.-%, more preferably 35±15 wt.-%, most preferably 35±10 wt.-%, and in particular 35±5 wt.-%. In still another preferred embodiment, the overall content of polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of 45±20 wt.-%, more preferably 45±15 wt.-%, most preferably 45±10 wt.-%, and in particular 45±5 wt.-%. In yet another preferred embodiment, the overall content of polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of 55±20 wt.-%, more preferably 55±15 wt.-%, most preferably 55±10 wt.-%, and in particular 55±5 wt.-%. In a further preferred embodiment, the overall content of polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of 65±20 wt.-%, more preferably 65±15 wt.-%, most preferably 65±10 wt.-%, and in particular 65±5 wt.-%. In still a further a preferred embodiment, the overall content of polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of 75±20 wt.-%, more preferably 75±15 wt.-%, most preferably 75±10 wt.-%, and in particular 75±5 wt.-%. In a still further a preferred embodiment, the overall content of polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of 80±15 wt.-%, more preferably 80±10 wt.-%, and most preferably 80±5 wt.-%.
In a preferred embodiment, polyalkylene oxide (C) is homogeneously distributed in the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention. Preferably, polyalkylene oxide (C) forms a matrix in which the opioid (A) is embedded. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the opioid (A) and polyalkylene oxide (C) are intimately homogeneously distributed in the pharmaceutical dosage form so that the pharmaceutical dosage form does not contain any segments where either opioid (A) is present in the absence of polyalkylene oxide (C) or where polyalkylene oxide (C) is present in the absence of opioid (A).
When the pharmaceutical dosage form is film coated, the polyalkylene oxide (C) is preferably homogeneously distributed in the core of the pharmaceutical dosage form, i.e. the film coating preferably does not contain polyalkylene oxide (C). Nonetheless, the film coating as such may of course contain one or more polymers, which however, preferably differ from the polyalkylene oxide (C) contained in the core.
The polyalkylene oxide (C) may be combined with one or more different polymers selected from the group consisting of polyalkylene oxide, preferably polymethylene oxide, polyethylene oxide, polypropylene oxide; polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polyvinylpyrrolidone, poly(alk)acrylate, poly(hydroxy fatty acids), such as for example poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (Biopol®), poly(hydroxyvaleric acid); polycaprolactone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyesteramide, polyethylene succinate, polylactone, polyglycolide, polyurethane, polyamide, polylactide, polyacetal (for example polysaccharides optionally with modified side chains), polylactide/glycolide, polylactone, polyglycolide, polyorthoester, polyanhydride, block polymers of polyethylene glycol and polybutylene terephthalate (Polyactive®), polyanhydride (Polifeprosan), copolymers thereof, block-copolymers thereof, and mixtures of at least two of the stated polymers, or other polymers with the above characteristics.
Preferably, the molecular weight dispersity Mw/Mn of polyalkylene oxide (C) is within the range of 2.5±2.0, more preferably 2.5±1.5, still more preferably 2.5±1.0, yet more preferably 2.5±0.8, most preferably 2.5±0.6, and in particular 2.5±0.4.
The polyalkylene oxide (C) (starting material) preferably has a viscosity at 25° C. of 30 to 17,600 cP, more preferably 55 to 17,600 cP, still more preferably 600 to 17,600 cP and most preferably 4,500 to 17,600 cP, measured in a 5 wt.-% aqueous solution using a model RVF Brookfield viscosimeter (spindle no. 2/rotational speed 2 rpm); of 400 to 4,000 cP, more preferably 400 to 800 cP or 2,000 to 4,000 cP, measured on a 2 wt.-% aqueous solution using the stated viscosimeter (spindle no. 1 or 3/rotational speed 10 rpm); or of 1,650 to 10,000 cP, more preferably 1,650 to 5,500 cP, 5,500 to 7,500 cP or 7,500 to 10,000 cP, measured on a 1 wt.-% aqueous solution using the stated viscosimeter (spindle no. 2/rotational speed 2 rpm).
In a preferred embodiment according to the invention the polyalkylene oxide (C) having a weight average molecular weight of at least 200,000 g/mol is combined with at least one further polymer, preferably but not necessarily also having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 200,000 g/mol, selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polyacrylate, poly(hydroxy fatty acids), polycaprolactone, polyvinyl alcohol, polyesteramide, polyethylene succinate, polylactone, polyglycolide, polyurethane, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyamide, polylactide, polylactide/glycolide, polylactone, polyglycolide, polyorthoester, polyanhydride, block polymers of polyethylene glycol and polybutylene terephthalate, polyanhydride, polyacetal, cellulose esters, cellulose ethers and copolymers thereof. Cellulose esters and cellulose ethers are particularly preferred, e.g. methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose hydroxy-propylmethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, and the like.
In a preferred embodiment, said further polymer is neither a polyalkylene oxide nor a polyalkylene glycol. Nonetheless, the pharmaceutical dosage form may contain polyalkylene glycol, e.g. as plasticizer, but then, the pharmaceutical dosage form preferably is a ternary mixture of polymers: polyalkylene oxide (C)+further polymer+plasticizer.
In a particularly preferred embodiment, said further polymer is a hydrophilic cellulose ester or cellulose ether, preferably hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC) or hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), preferably having an average viscosity (preferably measured by capillary viscosimetry or rotational viscosimetry) of 1,000 to 150,000 mPas, more preferably 3,000 to 150,000. In a preferred embodiment, the average viscosity is within the range of 110,000±50,000 mPas, more preferably 110,000±40,000 mPas, still more preferably 110,000±30,000 mPas, most preferably 110,000±20,000 mPas, and in particular 100,000±10,000 mPas.
In a preferred embodiment the relative weight ratio of said polyalkylene oxide (C) and said further polymer is within the range of from 20:1 to 1:20, more preferably 10:1 to 1:10, still more preferably 7:1 to 1:5, yet more preferably 5:1 to 1:1, most preferably 4:1 to 1.5:1 and in particular 3:1 to 2:1. In a preferred embodiment, the relative weight ratio of said polyalkylene oxide (C) and said further polymer is within the range of from 10:1 to 5:1, more preferably 8:1 to 5:1, most preferably 7:1 to 5:1.
Preferably, the content of said further polymer amounts to 0.5 to 25 wt.-%, more preferably 1.0 to 20 wt.-%, still more preferably 2.0 to 22.5 wt.-%, yet more preferably 3.0 to 20 wt.-% and most preferably 4.0 to 17.5 wt.-% and in particular 5.0 to 15 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In a preferred embodiment, the further polymer is a cellulose ester or cellulose ether, preferably HPMC, having a content within the range of 10±8 wt.-%, more preferably 10±6 wt.-%, still more preferably 10±5 wt.-%, yet more preferably 10±4 wt.-%, most preferably 10±3 wt.-%, and in particular 10±2 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In another preferred embodiment, the further polymer is a cellulose ester or cellulose ether, preferably HPMC, having a content within the range of 14±8 wt.-%, more preferably 14±6 wt.-%, still more preferably 14±5 wt.-%, yet more preferably 14±4 wt.-%, most preferably 14±3 wt.-%, and in particular 14±2 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
All polymers are preferably employed as powders. They can be soluble in water.
Besides the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), the acid (B) and polyalkylene oxide (C) the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention may contain further constituents, such as conventional pharmaceutical excipients.
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form comprises an antioxidant. Suitable antioxidants include ascorbic acid, α-tocopherol (vitamin E), butylhydroxyanisol, butylhydroxytoluene, salts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), ascorbylic palmitate, monothioglycerine, coniferyl benzoate, nordihydroguajaretic acid, gallus acid esters, phosphoric acid, and the derivatives thereof, such as vitamin E-succinate or vitamin E-palmitate and/or sodium bisulphite, more preferably butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) or butylhydroxyanisol (BHA) and/or α-tocopherol.
Preferably, the content of the antioxidant is within the range of from 0.001 to 5.0 wt.-%, more preferably 0.002 to 2.5 wt.-%, more preferably 0.003 to 1.5 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.005 to 1.0 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.01 to 0.5 wt.-%, most preferably 0.05 to 0.4 wt.-% and in particular 0.1 to 0.3 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In a preferred embodiment, the content of the antioxidant is at most 5.0 wt.-%, more preferably at most 4.0 wt.-%, still more preferably at most 3.0 wt.-%, yet more preferably at most 2.0 wt.-%, even more preferably at most 1.0 wt.-%, most preferably at most 0.5 wt.-% and in particular at most 0.25 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
A particularly preferred antioxidant is α-tocopherol. It has been surprisingly found that α-tocopherol stabilizes polyalkylene oxide and simultaneously destabilizes certain opioids (A), such as oxymorphone. Thus, in a preferred embodiment, the content of α-tocopherol is balanced between a sufficient stability of the polyalkylene oxide on the one hand and a sufficient stability of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, on the other hand.
In a preferred embodiment, the content of α-tocopherol is within the range of 0.2±0.18 wt.-%, more preferably 0.2±0.15 wt.-%, still more preferably 0.2±0.12 wt.-%, yet more preferably 0.2±0.09 wt.-%, most preferably 0.2±0.06 wt-%, and in particular 0.2±0.03 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In a preferred embodiment, the relative weight ratio of the acid (B), preferably citric acid, and the antioxidant, preferably α-tocopherol, is within the range of from 10:1 to 1:10, more preferably 8:1 to 1:8, still more preferably 6:1 to 1:6, yet more preferably 5:1 to 1:4, most preferably 4:1 to 1:3 and in particular 3:1 to 1:2.
In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form does not comprise any of the antioxidants as defined above. Preferably, the pharmaceutical dosage form does neither contain butylhydroxytoluene (BHT), nor butylhydroxyanisol (BHA), nor α-tocopherol.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention may also contain a natural, semi-synthetic or synthetic wax. Waxes with a softening point of at least 50° C., more preferably 60° C. are preferred. Carnauba wax and beeswax are particularly preferred, especially carnauba wax.
Preferably, the release profile of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is matrix-retarded. Preferably, the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is embedded in a matrix comprising the polyalkylene oxide, said matrix controlling the release of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, from the pharmaceutical dosage form.
Physiologically acceptable materials which are known to the person skilled in the art may be used as supplementary matrix materials. Polymers, particularly preferably cellulose ethers, cellulose esters and/or acrylic resins are preferably used as hydrophilic matrix materials. Ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, poly(meth)acrylic acid and/or the derivatives thereof, such as the salts, amides or esters thereof are very particularly preferably used as matrix materials. Matrix materials prepared from hydrophobic materials, such as hydrophobic polymers, waxes, fats, long-chain fatty acids, fatty alcohols or corresponding esters or ethers or mixtures thereof are also preferred. Mono- or diglycerides of C12-C30 fatty acids and/or C12-C30 fatty alcohols and/or waxes or mixtures thereof are particularly preferably used as hydrophobic materials. It is also possible to use mixtures of the above-stated hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials as matrix materials.
Preferably, the relative weight ratio of the polyalkylene oxide to the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is at least 0.5:1, more preferably at least 1:1, at least 2:1, at least 3:1, at least 4:1, at least 5:1, at least 6:1, at least 7:1, at least 8:1 or at least 9:1; still more preferably at least 10:1 or at least 15:1, yet more preferably at least 20:1, most preferably at least 30:1 and in particular at least 40:1. In a preferred embodiment, the relative weight ratio of the polyalkylene oxide to the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is within the range of from 3:1 to 50:1, more preferably 3:1 to 40:1 and in particular 3:1 to 30:1.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention preferably contains a plasticizer. The plasticizer improves the processability of the polyalkylene oxide. A preferred plasticizer is polyalkylene glycol, like polyethylene glycol, triacetin, fatty acids, fatty acid esters, waxes and/or microcrystalline waxes. Particularly preferred plasticizers are polyethylene glycols, such as PEG 6000.
Preferably, the content of the plasticizer is within the range of from 0.1 to 25 wt.-%, more preferably 0.5 to 22.5 wt.-%, still more preferably 1.0 to 20 wt.-%, yet more preferably 2.5 to 17.5 wt.-%, most preferably 5.0 to 15 wt.-% and in particular 7.5 to 12.5 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In a preferred embodiment, the plasticizer is a polyalkylene glycol having a content within the range of 10±8 wt.-%, more preferably 10±6 wt.-%, still more preferably 10±5 wt.-%, yet more preferably 10±4 wt.-%, most preferably 10±3 wt.-%, and in particular 10±2 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In another preferred embodiment, the plasticizer is a polyalkylene glycol having a content within the range of 15±8 wt.-%, more preferably 15±6 wt.-%, still more preferably 15±5 wt.-%, yet more preferably 15±4 wt.-%, most preferably 15±3 wt.-%, and in particular 15±2 wt.-%, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical dosage form.
In a preferred embodiment, the relative weight ratio of the polyalkylene oxide to the polyalkylene glycol is within the range of 4.2±2:1, more preferably 4.2±1.5:1, still more preferably 4.2±1:1, yet more preferably 4.2±0.5:1, most preferably 4.2±0.2:1, and in particular 4.2±0.1:1. This ratio satisfies the requirements of relative high polyalkylene oxide content and good extrudability.
When manufacturing the dosage forms from slices that are obtained by cutting the extrudate strand, the weight of the slices determines the weight of the resulting dosage form. Pronounced variation in weight of these slices results in an accordant weight deviation of dosage forms from the target weight. The weight variation of slices depends strongly on the surface properties of the extrudate strand. A strand with a thoroughly smooth surface allows the generation of slices exhibiting a low weight variation. In contrast, a wavy or shark skinning strand results in slices exhibiting a higher weight variation thereby increasing the number of rejects.
It has now been surprisingly found that the surface properties of the extrudate strand can be triggered by the polyalkylene oxide:polyalkylene glycol weight ratio.
Preferred compositions X1 to X32 of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention are summarized in the tables here below:
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 100±75 mg, more preferably 100±50 mg, most preferably 100±25 mg. In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 200±75 mg, more preferably 200±50 mg, most preferably 200±25 mg. In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 250±75 mg, more preferably 250±50 mg, most preferably 250±25 mg. In still another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 300±75 mg, more preferably 300±50 mg, most preferably 300±25 mg. In yet another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 400±75 mg, more preferably 400±50 mg, most preferably 400±25 mg.
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 500±250 mg, more preferably 500±200 mg, most preferably 500±150 mg. In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 750±250 mg, more preferably 750±200 mg, most preferably 750±150 mg. In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 1000±250 mg, more preferably 1000±200 mg, most preferably 1000±150 mg. In still another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form has a total weight within the range of 1250±250 mg, more preferably 1250±200 mg, most preferably 1250±150 mg.
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention has an overall density within the range of 1.19±0.30 g/cm3, more preferably 1.19±0.25 g/cm3, still more preferably 1.19±0.20 g/cm3, yet more preferably 1.19±0.15 g/cm3, most preferably 1.19±0.10 g/cm3, and in particular 1.19±0.05 g/cm3. Preferably, the overall density of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is within the range of 1.17±0.02 g/cm3, 1.19±0.02 or 1.21±0.02. Methods for measuring the density of a dosage form are known to a person skilled in the art. The overall density of a dosage form can for example be determined by means of the mercury porosimetry method or the helium pycnometer method, as decribed in Ph. Eur.
Preferably, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is adapted for oral administration. It is also possible, however, to administer the pharmaceutical dosage form via different routes and thus, the pharmaceutical dosage form may alternatively be adapted for buccal, lingual, rectal or vaginal administration. Implants are also possible.
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is adapted for administration once daily. In another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is adapted for administration twice daily. In still another preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is adapted for administration thrice daily.
For the purpose of the specification, “twice daily” means equal or nearly equal time intervals, i.e., about every 12 hours, or different time intervals, e.g., 8 and 16 hours or 10 and 14 hours, between the individual administrations.
For the purpose of the specification, “thrice daily” means equal or nearly equal time intervals, i.e., about every 8 hours, or different time intervals, e.g., 6, 6 and 12 hours; or 7, 7 and 10 hours, between the individual administrations.
Preferably, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention causes an at least partially delayed or prolonged release of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably opioid (A).
Controlled or prolonged release is understood according to the invention preferably to mean a release profile in which the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, is released over a relatively long period with reduced intake frequency with the purpose of extended therapeutic action. Preferably, the meaning of the term “prolonged release” is in accordance with the European guideline on the nomenclature of the release profile of pharmaceutical dosage forms (CHMP). This is achieved in particular with peroral administration. The expression “at least partially delayed or prolonged release” covers according to the invention any pharmaceutical dosage forms which ensure modified release of the pharmacologically active ingredients (A), preferably the opioids, contained therein. The pharmaceutical dosage forms preferably comprise coated or uncoated pharmaceutical dosage forms, which are produced with specific auxiliary substances, by particular processes or by a combination of the two possible options in order purposefully to change the release rate or location of release.
In the case of the pharmaceutical dosage forms according to the invention, the release time profile of a controlled release form may be modified e.g. as follows: extended release, repeat action release, prolonged release and sustained release.
For the purpose of the specification “controlled release” preferably means a product in which the release of active compound over time is controlled by the type and composition of the formulation. For the purpose of the specification “extended release” preferably means a product in which the release of active compound is delayed for a finite lag time, after which release is unhindered. For the purpose of the specification “repeat action release” preferably means a product in which a first portion of active compound is released initially, followed by at least one further portion of active compound being released subsequently. For the purpose of the specification “prolonged release” preferably means a product in which the rate of release of active compound from the formulation after administration has been reduced over time, in order to maintain therapeutic activity, to reduce toxic effects, or for some other therapeutic purpose. For the purpose of the specification “sustained release” preferably means a way of formulating a medicine so that it is released into the body steadily, over a long period of time, thus reducing the dosing frequency. For further details, reference may be made, for example, to K. H. Bauer, Lehrbuch der Pharmazeutischen Technologie, 6th edition, WVG Stuttgart, 1999; and Eur. Ph.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention may comprise one or more pharmacologically active ingredients (A), preferably opioids, at least in part in a further controlled release form, wherein controlled release may be achieved with the assistance of conventional materials and processes known to the person skilled in the art, for example by embedding the substance in a controlled release matrix or by applying one or more controlled release coatings. Substance release must, however, be controlled such that addition of delayed-release materials does not impair the necessary breaking strength. Controlled release from the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is preferably achieved by embedding the substance in a matrix. Preferably, polyalkylene oxide (C) serves as such a matrix. The auxiliary substances acting as matrix materials control release. Matrix materials may, for example, be hydrophilic, gel-forming materials, from which release proceeds mainly by diffusion, or hydrophobic materials, from which release proceeds mainly by diffusion from the pores in the matrix.
Preferably, the release profile is substantially matrix controlled, preferably by embedding pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably opioid (A), in a matrix comprising polyalkylene oxide (C) and optionally, further matrix materials. Preferably, the release profile is not osmotically driven. Preferably, release kinetics is not zero order.
Preferably, under physiological conditions the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention has released after 30 minutes 0.1 to 75%, after 240 minutes 0.5 to 95%, after 480 minutes 1.0 to 100% and after 720 minutes 2.5 to 100% of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably opioid (A). Further preferred release profiles R1 to R6 are summarized in the table here below [all data in wt.-% of released pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably opioid (A)]:
Further preferred release profiles R1 to R6 are summarized in the table here below [all data in wt.-% of released pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably opioid (A)]:
Preferably, the release profile of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the present invention is stable upon storage, preferably upon storage at elevated temperature, e.g. 37° C., for 3 months in sealed containers. In this regard “stable” means that when comparing the initial release profile with the release profile after storage, at any given time point the release profiles deviate from one another by not more than 20%, more preferably not more than 15%, still more preferably not more than 10%, yet more preferably not more than 7.5%, most preferably not more than 5.0% and in particular not more than 2.5%.
Preferably, under in vitro conditions the pharmaceutical dosage form has released after 0.5 h 1.0 to 35 wt.-%, after 1 h 5.0 to 45 wt.-%, after 2 h 10 to 60 wt.-%, after 4 h at least 15 wt.-%, after 6 h at least 20 wt.-%, after 8 h at least 25 wt.-% and after 12 h at least 30 wt.-% of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, that was originally contained in the pharmaceutical dosage form.
Suitable in vitro conditions are known to the skilled artisan. In this regard it can be referred to, e.g., the Eur. Ph. Preferably, the release profile is measured under the following conditions: Paddle apparatus equipped with sinker, 50 rpm, 37±5° C., 900 mL simulated intestinal fluid pH 6.8 (phosphate buffer) or pH 4.5. In a preferred embodiment, to rotational speed of the paddle is increased to 100 rpm.
In a preferred embodiment, after preferably oral administration of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention, in vivo the average peak plasma level (Cmax) is on average reached after tmax 4.0±2.5 h, more preferably after tmax 4.0±2.0 h, still more preferably after tmax 4.0±1.5 h, most preferably after tmax 4.0±1.0 h and in particular after tmax 4.0±0.5 h. In another preferred embodiment, after preferably oral administration of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention, in vivo the average peak plasma level (Cmax) is on average reached after tmax 5.0±2.5 h, more preferably after tmax 5.0±2.0 h, still more preferably after tmax 5.0±1.5 h, most preferably after tmax 5.0±1.0 h and in particular after tmax 5.0±0.5 h. In still another preferred embodiment, after preferably oral administration of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention, in vivo the average peak plasma level (Cmax) is on average reached after tmax 6.0±2.5 h, more preferably after tmax 6.0±2.0 h, still more preferably after tmax 6.0±1.5 h, most preferably after tmax 6.0±1.0 h and in particular after tmax 6.0±0.5 h.
In a preferred embodiment, the average value for t1/2 after preferably oral administration of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention in vivo is 4.0±2.5 h, more preferably 4.0±2.0 h, still more preferably 4.0±1.5 h, most preferably 4.0±1.0 h, and in particular 4.0±0.5 h. In another preferred embodiment, the average value for t1/2 after preferably oral administration of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention in vivo is preferably 5.0±2.5 h, more preferably 5.0±2.0 h, still more preferably 5.0±1.5 h, most preferably 5.0±1.0 h, and in particular 5.0±0.5 h. In still another preferred embodiment, the average value for t1/2 after preferably oral administration of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention in vivo is preferably 6.0±2.5 h, more preferably 6.0±2.0 h, still more preferably 6.0±1.5 h, most preferably 6.0±1.0 h, and in particular 6.0±0.5 h.
Preferably, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention contains a coating, preferably a film-coating. Suitable coating materials are known to the skilled person. Suitable coating materials are commercially available, e.g. under the trademarks Opadry® and Eudragit®.
Examples of suitable materials include cellulose esters and cellulose ethers, such as methylcellulose (MC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC), sodium carboxymethylcellulose (Na-CMC), ethylcellulose (EC), cellulose acetate phthalate (CAP), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP); poly(meth)acrylates, such as aminoalkylmethacrylate copolymers, ethylacrylate methylmethacrylate copolymers, methacrylic acid methylmethacrylate copolymers, methacrylic acid methylmethacrylate copolymers; vinyl polymers, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinylacetatephthalate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylacetate; and natural film formers, such as shellack.
In a particularly preferred embodiment, the coating is water-soluble. In a preferred embodiment, the coating is based on polyvinyl alcohol, such as polyvinyl alcohol-part. hydrolyzed, and may additionally contain polyethylene glycol, such as macrogol 3350, and/or pigments. In another preferred embodiment, the coating is based on hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, preferably hypromellose type 2910 having a viscosity of 3 to 15 mPas.
The coating of the pharmaceutical dosage form can increase its storage stability.
The coating can be resistant to gastric juices and dissolve as a function of the pH value of the release environment. By means of this coating, it is possible to ensure that the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention passes through the stomach undissolved and the active compound is only released in the intestines. The coating which is resistant to gastric juices preferably dissolves at a pH value of between 5 and 7.5. Corresponding materials and methods for the delayed release of active compounds and for the application of coatings which are resistant to gastric juices are known to the person skilled in the art, for example from “Coated Pharmaceutical dosage forms—Fundamentals, Manufacturing Techniques, Biopharmaceutical Aspects, Test Methods and Raw Materials” by Kurt H. Bauer, K. Lehmann, Hermann P. Osterwald, Rothgang, Gerhart, 1st edition, 1998, Medpharm Scientific Publishers.
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention contains no substances which irritate the nasal passages and/or pharynx, i.e. substances which, when administered via the nasal passages and/or pharynx, bring about a physical reaction which is either so unpleasant for the patient that he/she does not wish to or cannot continue administration, for example burning, or physiologically counteracts taking of the corresponding active compound, for example due to increased nasal secretion or sneezing. Further examples of substances which irritate the nasal passages and/or pharynx are those which cause burning, itching, urge to sneeze, increased formation of secretions or a combination of at least two of these stimuli. Corresponding substances and the quantities thereof which are conventionally to be used are known to the person skilled in the art. Some of the substances which irritate the nasal passages and/or pharynx are accordingly based on one or more constituents or one or more plant parts of a hot substance drug. Corresponding hot substance drugs are known per se to the person skilled in the art and are described, for example, in “Pharmazeutische Biologie—Drogen und ihre Inhaltsstoffe” by Prof. Dr. Hildebert Wagner, 2nd, revised edition, Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart-N.Y., 1982, pages 82 et seq. The corresponding description is hereby introduced as a reference and is deemed to be part of the disclosure.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention furthermore preferably contains no antagonists for the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably no opioid antagonists more preferably no antagonists against psychotropic substances, in particular no antagonists against opioids (A). Antagonists suitable for a given pharmacologically active ingredient (A) are known to the person skilled in the art and may be present as such or in the form of corresponding derivatives, in particular esters or ethers, or in each case in the form of corresponding physiologically acceptable compounds, in particular in the form of the salts or solvates thereof. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention preferably contains no antagonists selected from among the group comprising naloxone, naltrexone, nalmefene, nalide, nalmexone, nalorphine or naluphine, in each case optionally in the form of a corresponding physiologically acceptable compound, in particular in the form of a base, a salt or solvate; and no neuroleptics, for example a compound selected from among the group comprising haloperidol, promethacine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, levomepromazine, thioridazine, perazine, chlorpromazine, chlorprothixine, zuclopenthixol, flupentixol, prothipendyl, zotepine, benperidol, pipamperone, melperone and bromperidol.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention furthermore preferably contains no emetic. Emetics are known to the person skilled in the art and may be present as such or in the form of corresponding derivatives, in particular esters or ethers, or in each case in the form of corresponding physiologically acceptable compounds, in particular in the form of the salts or solvates thereof. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention preferably contains no emetic based on one or more constituents of ipecacuanha (ipecac) root, for example based on the constituent emetine, as are, for example, described in “Pharmazeutische Biologie—Drogen und ihre Inhaltsstoffe” by Prof. Dr. Hildebert Wagner, 2nd, revised edition, Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart, N.Y., 1982. The corresponding literature description is hereby introduced as a reference and is deemed to be part of the disclosure. The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention preferably also contains no apomorphine as an emetic.
Finally, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention preferably also contains no bitter substance. Bitter substances and the quantities effective for use may be found in US-2003/0064099 A1, the corresponding disclosure of which should be deemed to be the disclosure of the present application and is hereby introduced as a reference. Examples of bitter substances are aromatic oils, such as peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil, bitter almond oil, menthol, fruit aroma substances, aroma substances from lemons, oranges, limes, grapefruit or mixtures thereof, and/or denatonium benzoate.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention accordingly preferably contains neither substances which irritate the nasal passages and/or pharynx, nor antagonists for the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid (A), nor emetics, nor bitter substances.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is preferably adapted for oral administration.
Typically, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention assumes the form of a tablet. Preferably, the pharmaceutical dosage form is neither in film form, nor multi-particulate.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is preferably tamper-resistant. Preferably, tamper-resistance is achieved based on the mechanical properties of the pharmaceutical dosage form so that comminution is avoided or at least substantially impeded. According to the invention, the term comminution means the pulverization of the pharmaceutical dosage form using conventional means usually available to an abuser, for example a pestle and mortar, a hammer, a mallet or other conventional means for pulverizing under the action of force. Thus, tamper-resistance preferably means that pulverization of the pharmaceutical dosage form using conventional means is avoided or at least substantially impeded.
Preferably, the mechanical properties of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention, particularly its breaking strength, substantially rely on the presence and spatial distribution of polyalkylene oxide (C), although its mere presence does typically not suffice in order to achieve said properties. The advantageous mechanical properties of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention may not automatically be achieved by simply processing pharmacologically active ingredient (A), acid (B), polyalkylene oxide (C), and optionally further excipients by means of conventional methods for the preparation of pharmaceutical dosage forms. In fact, usually suitable apparatuses must be selected for the preparation and critical processing parameters must be adjusted, particularly pressure/force, temperature and time. Thus, even if conventional apparatuses are used, the process protocols usually must be adapted in order to meet the required criteria.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention has a breaking strength of at least 300 N, preferably at least 400 N, more preferably at least 500 N, still more preferably at least 750 N, yet more preferably at least 1000 N, most preferably at least 1250 N and in particular at least 1500 N.
The “breaking strength” (resistance to crushing) of a pharmaceutical dosage form is known to the skilled person. In this regard it can be referred to, e.g., W. A. Ritschel, Die Tablette, 2. Auflage, Edition Cantor Verlag Aulendorf, 2002; H Liebermann et al., Pharmaceutical dosage forms: Tablets, Vol. 2, Informa Healthcare; 2 edition, 1990; and Encyclopedia of Pharmaceutical Technology, Informa Healthcare; 1 edition.
For the purpose of the specification, the breaking strength is preferably defined as the amount of force that is necessary in order to fracture the pharmaceutical dosage form (=breaking force). Therefore, for the purpose of the specification the pharmaceutical dosage form does preferably not exhibit the desired breaking strength when it breaks, i.e., is fractured into at least two independent parts that are separated from one another. In another preferred embodiment, however, the pharmaceutical dosage form is regarded as being broken if the force decreases by 25% (threshold value) of the highest force measured during the measurement (see below).
The pharmaceutical dosage forms according to the invention are distinguished from conventional pharmaceutical dosage forms in that, due to their breaking strength, they cannot be pulverized by the application of force with conventional means, such as for example a pestle and mortar, a hammer, a mallet or other usual means for pulverization, in particular devices developed for this purpose (tablet crushers). In this regard “pulverization” means crumbling into small particles that would immediately release the pharmacologically active compound (A), preferably the opioid, in a suitable medium.
Avoidance of pulverization virtually rules out oral or parenteral, in particular intravenous or nasal abuse.
Conventional tablets typically have a breaking strength well below 200 N in any direction of extension. The breaking strength of conventional round tablets may be estimated according to the following empirical formula: Breaking Strength [in N]=10×Diameter Of The Tablet [in mm]. Thus, according to said empirical formula, a round tablet having a breaking strength of at least 300 N would require a diameter of at least 30 mm). Such a tablet, however, could not be swallowed. The above empirical formula preferably does not apply to the pharmaceutical dosage forms of the invention, which are not conventional but rather special.
Further, the actual mean chewing force is about 220 N (cf., e.g., P. A. Proeschel et al., J Dent Res, 2002, 81(7), 464-468). This means that conventional tablets having a breaking strength well below 200 N may be crushed upon spontaneous chewing, whereas the pharmaceutical dosage forms according to the invention may not.
Still further, when applying a gravitational acceleration of about 9.81 m/s2, 300 N correspond to a gravitational force of more than 30 kg, i.e. the pharmaceutical dosage forms according to the invention can preferably withstand a weight of more than 30 kg without being pulverised.
Methods for measuring the breaking strength of a pharmaceutical dosage form are known to the skilled artisan. Suitable devices are commercially available.
For example, the breaking strength (resistance to crushing) can be measured in accordance with the Eur. Ph. 5.0, 2.9.8 or 6.0, 2.09.08 “Resistance to Crushing of Tablets”. The test is intended to determine, under defined conditions, the resistance to crushing of tablets, measured by the force needed to disrupt them by crushing. The apparatus consists of 2 jaws facing each other, one of which moves towards the other. The flat surfaces of the jaws are perpendicular to the direction of movement. The crushing surfaces of the jaws are flat and larger than the zone of contact with the tablet. The apparatus is calibrated using a system with a precision of 1 Newton. The tablet is placed between the jaws, taking into account, where applicable, the shape, the break-mark and the inscription; for each measurement the tablet is oriented in the same way with respect to the direction of application of the force (and the direction of extension in which the breaking strength is to be measured). The measurement is carried out on 10 tablets, taking care that all fragments of tablets have been removed before each determination. The result is expressed as the mean, minimum and maximum values of the forces measured, all expressed in Newton.
A similar description of the breaking strength (breaking force) can be found in the USP. The breaking strength can alternatively be measured in accordance with the method described therein where it is stated that the breaking strength is the force required to cause a tablet to fail (i.e., break) in a specific plane. The tablets are generally placed between two platens, one of which moves to apply sufficient force to the tablet to cause fracture. For conventional, round (circular cross-section) tablets, loading occurs across their diameter (sometimes referred to as diametral loading), and fracture occurs in the plane. The breaking force of tablets is commonly called hardness in the pharmaceutical literature; however, the use of this term is misleading. In material science, the term hardness refers to the resistance of a surface to penetration or indentation by a small probe. The term crushing strength is also frequently used to describe the resistance of tablets to the application of a compressive load. Although this term describes the true nature of the test more accurately than does hardness, it implies that tablets are actually crushed during the test, which is often not the case.
Alternatively, the breaking strength (resistance to crushing) can be measured in accordance with WO 2005/016313, WO 2005/016314, and WO 2006/082099, which can be regarded as a modification of the method described in the Eur. Ph. The apparatus used for the measurement is preferably a “Zwick Z 2.5” materials tester, Fmax=2.5 kN with a maximum draw of 1150 mm, which should be set up with one column and one spindle, a clearance behind of 100 mm and a test speed adjustable between 0.1 and 800 mm/min together with testControl software. Measurement is performed using a pressure piston with screw-in inserts and a cylinder (diameter 10 mm), a force transducer, Fmax. 1 kN, diameter=8 mm, class 0.5 from 10 N, class 1 from 2 N to ISO 7500-1, with manufacturer's test certificate M according to DIN 55350-18 (Zwick gross force Fmax=1.45 kN) (all apparatus from Zwick GmbH & Co. KG, Ulm, Germany) with Order No BTC-FR 2.5 TH. D09 for the tester, Order No BTC-LC 0050N. P01 for the force transducer, Order No BO 70000 S06 for the centring device.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the breaking strength is measured by means of a breaking strength tester e.g. Sotax®, type HT100 or type HT1 (Allschwil, Switzerland). Both, the Sotax® HT100 and the Sotax® HT1 can measure the breaking strength according to two different measurement principles: constant speed (where the test jaw is moved at a constant speed adjustable from 5-200 mm/min) or constant force (where the test jaw increases force linearly adjustable from 5-100 N/sec). In principle, both measurement principles are suitable for measuring the breaking strength of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention. Preferably, the breaking strength is measured at constant speed, preferably at a constant speed of 120 mm/min.
In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical dosage form is regarded as being broken if it is fractured into at least two separate pieces.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention preferably exhibits mechanical strength over a wide temperature range, in addition to the breaking strength (resistance to crushing) optionally also sufficient hardness, impact resistance, impact elasticity, tensile strength and/or modulus of elasticity, optionally also at low temperatures (e.g. below −24° C., below −40° C. or in liquid nitrogen), for it to be virtually impossible to pulverize by spontaneous chewing, grinding in a mortar, pounding, etc. Thus, preferably, the comparatively high breaking strength of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is maintained even at low or very low temperatures, e.g., when the pharmaceutical dosage form is initially chilled to increase its brittleness, for example to temperatures below −25° C., below −40° C. or even in liquid nitrogen.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is characterized by a certain degree of breaking strength. This does not mean that the pharmaceutical dosage form must also exhibit a certain degree of hardness. Hardness and breaking strength are different physical properties. Therefore, the tamper resistance of the pharmaceutical dosage form does not necessarily depend on the hardness of the pharmaceutical dosage form. For instance, due to its breaking strength, impact strength, elasticity modulus and tensile strength, respectively, the pharmaceutical dosage form can preferably be deformed, e.g. plastically, when exerting an external force, for example using a hammer, but cannot be pulverized, i.e., crumbled into a high number of fragments. In other words, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is characterized by a certain degree of breaking strength, but not necessarily also by a certain degree of form stability.
Therefore, in the meaning of the specification, a pharmaceutical dosage form that is deformed when being exposed to a force in a particular direction of extension but that does not break (plastic deformation or plastic flow) is preferably to be regarded as having the desired breaking strength in said direction of extension.
A particularly preferred embodiment of the invention relates to a tamper-resistant pharmaceutical dosage form having a breaking strength of at least 300 N and being thermoformed by hot-melt extrusion, said pharmaceutical dosage form comprising
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention may be produced by different processes, the particularly preferred of which are explained in greater detail below. Several suitable processes have already been described in the prior art. In this regard it can be referred to, e.g., WO 2005/016313, WO 2005/016314, WO 2005/063214, WO 2005/102286, WO 2006/002883, WO 2006/002884, WO 2006/002886, WO 2006/082097, and WO 2006/082099.
The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms that are obtainable by any of the processes described here below.
In general, the process for the production of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention preferably comprises the following steps:
Heat may be supplied directly, e.g. by contact or by means of hot gas such as hot air, or with the assistance of ultrasound. Force may be applied and/or the pharmaceutical dosage form may be shaped for example by direct tabletting or with the assistance of a suitable extruder, particularly by means of a screw extruder equipped with two screws (twin-screw-extruder) or by means of a planetary gear extruder.
The final shape of the pharmaceutical dosage form may either be provided during the hardening of the mixture by applying heat and force (step (c)) or in a subsequent step (step (e)). In both cases, the mixture of all components is preferably in the plastified state, i.e. preferably, shaping is performed at a temperature at least above the softening point of the polyalkylene oxide (C). However, extrusion at lower temperatures, e.g. ambient temperature, is also possible and may be preferred.
Shaping can be performed, e.g., by means of a tabletting press comprising die and punches of appropriate shape.
A particularly preferred process for the manufacture of the pharmaceutical dosage form of the invention involves hot-melt extrusion. In this process, the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is produced by thermoforming with the assistance of an extruder, preferably without there being any observable consequent discoloration of the extrudate. It has been surprisingly found that acid (B) is capable of suppressing discoloration. In the absence of acid (B), the extrudate tends to develop beige to yellowish coloring whereas in the presence of acid (B) the extrudates are substantially colorless, i.e. white.
This process is characterized in that
Mixing of the components according to process step a) may also proceed in the extruder.
The components may also be mixed in a mixer known to the person skilled in the art. The mixer may, for example, be a roll mixer, shaking mixer, shear mixer or compulsory mixer.
Before blending with the remaining components, polyalkylene oxide (C) is preferably provided according to the invention with an antioxidant, preferably α-tocopherol. This may proceed by mixing the two components, the polyalkylene oxide (C) and the antioxidant, preferably by dissolving or suspending the antioxidant in a highly volatile solvent and homogeneously mixing this solution or suspension with polyalkylene oxide (C) and removing the solvent by drying, preferably under an inert gas atmosphere.
The, preferably molten, mixture which has been heated in the extruder at least up to the softening point of polyalkylene oxide (C) is extruded from the extruder through a die with at least one bore.
The process according to the invention requires the use of suitable extruders, preferably screw extruders. Screw extruders which are equipped with two screws (twin-screw-extruders) are particularly preferred.
The extrusion is preferably performed so that the expansion of the strand due to extrusion is not more than 30%, i.e. that when using a die with a bore having a diameter of e.g. 6 mm, the extruded strand should have a diameter of not more than 8 mm. More preferably, the expansion of the strand is not more than 25%, still more preferably not more than 20%, most preferably not more than 15% and in particular not more than 10%.
Preferably, extrusion is performed in the absence of water, i.e., no water is added. However, traces of water (e.g., caused by atmospheric humidity) may be present.
The extruder preferably comprises at least two temperature zones, with heating of the mixture at least up to the softening point of the polyalkylene oxide (C) proceeding in the first zone, which is downstream from a feed zone and optionally mixing zone. The throughput of the mixture is preferably from 1.0 kg to 15 kg/hour. In a preferred embodiment, the throughput is from 1 to 3.5 kg/hour. In another preferred embodiment, the throughput is from 4 to 15 kg/hour.
In a preferred embodiment, the die head pressure is within the range of from 25 to 100 bar. The die head pressure can be adjusted inter alia by die geometry, temperature profile and extrusion speed.
The die geometry or the geometry of the bores is freely selectable. The die or the bores may accordingly exhibit a round, oblong or oval cross-section, wherein the round cross-section preferably has a diameter of 0.1 mm to 15 mm and the oblong cross-section preferably has a maximum lengthwise extension of 21 mm and a crosswise extension of 10 mm. Preferably, the die or the bores have a round cross-section. The casing of the extruder used according to the invention may be heated or cooled. The corresponding temperature control, i.e. heating or cooling, is so arranged that the mixture to be extruded exhibits at least an average temperature (product temperature) corresponding to the softening temperature of the polyalkylene oxide (C) and does not rise above a temperature at which the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, to be processed may be damaged. Preferably, the temperature of the mixture to be extruded is adjusted to below 180° C., preferably below 150° C., but at least to the softening temperature of polyalkylene oxide (C). Typical extrusion temperatures are 120° C. and 130° C.
In a preferred embodiment, the extruder torque is within the range of from 30 to 95%. Extruder torque can be adjusted inter alia by die geometry, temperature profile and extrusion speed.
After extrusion of the molten mixture and optional cooling of the extruded strand or extruded strands, the extrudates are preferably singulated. This singulation may preferably be performed by cutting up the extrudates by means of revolving or rotating knives, water jet cutters, wires, blades or with the assistance of laser cutters.
Preferably, intermediate or final storage of the optionally singulated extrudate or the final shape of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is performed under oxygen-free atmosphere which may be achieved, e.g., by means of oxygen-scavengers.
The singulated extrudate may be press-formed into tablets in order to impart the final shape to the pharmaceutical dosage form.
The application of force in the extruder onto the at least plasticized mixture is adjusted by controlling the rotational speed of the conveying device in the extruder and the geometry thereof and by dimensioning the outlet orifice in such a manner that the pressure necessary for extruding the plasticized mixture is built up in the extruder, preferably immediately prior to extrusion. The extrusion parameters which, for each particular composition, are necessary to give rise to a pharmaceutical dosage form with desired mechanical properties, may be established by simple preliminary testing.
For example but not limiting, extrusion may be performed by means of a twin-screw-extruder type ZSE 18 or ZSE 27 (Leistritz, Nurnberg, Germany), screw diameters of 18 or 27 mm. Screws having eccentric ends may be used. A heatable die with a round bore having a diameter of 7, 8, or 9 mm may be used. The extrusion parameters may be adjusted e.g. to the following values: rotational speed of the screws: 120 Upm; delivery rate2 kg/h for a ZSE 18 or 8 kg/h for a ZSE 27; product temperature: in front of die 125 ° C. and behind die 135° C.; and jacket temperature: 110° C.
Preferably, extrusion is performed by means of twin-screw-extruders or planetary-gear-extruders, twin-screw extruders (co-rotating or contra-rotating) being particularly preferred.
The pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is preferably produced by thermoforming with the assistance of an extruder without any observable consequent discoloration of the extrudates.
The process for the preparation of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention is preferably performed continuously. Preferably, the process involves the extrusion of a homogeneous mixture of all components. It is particularly advantageous if the thus obtained intermediate, e.g. the strand obtained by extrusion, exhibits uniform properties. Particularly desirable are uniform density, uniform distribution of the active compound, uniform mechanical properties, uniform porosity, uniform appearance of the surface, etc. Only under these circumstances the uniformity of the pharmacological properties, such as the stability of the release profile, may be ensured and the amount of rejects can be kept low.
A further aspect of the invention relates to a packaging containing a pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention and an oxygen scavenger. Suitable packages include blister packages and bottles, such as glass bottles or bottles made from thermoplastic polymers.
Suitable oxygen scavengers are known to the skilled artisan. The oxygen scavenger can be any scavenger known in the art to scavenge oxygen. Both organic and inorganic oxygen scavengers can be used.
In one embodiment, the oxygen scavenger is any metal complex exhibiting oxygen scavenging activity. Examples include complexes containing one or more of aluminum, aluminum ferrosilicon, antimony, beryllium, calcium silicon, cerium, cobalt, gallium, hafnium, iron, magnesium alloy, nickel catalyst, selenium, silicon, silver, strontium, titanium, zinc, and/or zirconium.
In yet another embodiment, one or more elements from Group IA of the periodic table and their alloys and compounds may be used as oxygen scavengers. Examples of Group IA elements include cesium, lithium, potassium, sodium. Further examples of inorganic oxygen scavengers include one or more of sodium azide (NaN3), sodium sulfite (Na2SO3), hydrazine, and hydroxylamine.
In one embodiment, the oxygen scavenger is an organic compound. Examples include one or more of the polyterpenes, ascorbic acid, amino polycarboxylic acid, cyclohexanedione, tetramethyl piperidone, and heterocyclic compounds with N-substituted amino groups.
Oxygen scavengers and the application thereof in pharmaceutical packaging are known to the skilled artisan. In a preferred embodiment, the oxygen scavenger is selected from the group consisting of metal-catalyzed oxidizable organic polymers and anti-oxidants. Particularly preferred are those oxygen scavengers that are able to perform in a dry environment of below 60% relative humidity, preferably below 30% relative humidity and that are combined with a dessicant. Examples of commercially available oxygen scavengers satisfying these requirements include Pharmakeep® KD10 and KD20.
It has been surprisingly found that the storage stability of the pharmaceutical dosage form can be increased when keeping the oxygen content of the atmosphere within the packaging low. Methods for packaging pharmaceutical dosage forms and the application of suitable oxygen scavengers are known to the skilled artisan. In this regard it can be referred to e.g. D. A. Dean, Pharmaceutical Packaging Technology, Taylor & Francis, 1st ed.; F. A. Paine et al., Packaging Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Products, Springer, 1st ed.; and O. G. Piringer et al., Plastic Packaging: Interactions with Food and Pharmaceuticals, Wiley-VCH, 2nd ed.
As far as the packaging is concerned, round bottles made from polyolefins, preferably from HDPE, are preferred. The thickness of the bottle wall is preferably at least 0.25 mm, more preferably at least 0.5 mm, otherwise the bottle may collapse.
As far as the lid of the packaging is concerned, the packaging is preferably induction or heat-sealed with an aluminium foil.
It has been surprisingly found that by selecting an appropriate shape of the packaging and sealing, the vacuum that is produced by the effect of the oxygen scavenger (underpressure of about 20,000 Pa=2 N/cm2) can be handled without causing a collapse of the packaging. Induction sealing (e.g. 3 seconds energy) is preferred. When sealing a 75 ml bottle having an opening with a diameter of 1 inch with aluminium foil, an underpressure of 20,000 Pa due to oxygen scavenging results in a force of about 10 N corresponding to the force that is exerted by a weight of 1 kg.
The mechanical stability of the sealing can be tested either by introducing an appropriate amount of oxygen scavenger in the bottle, sealing it and waiting for a sufficient period of time, e.g. 2 days, so that the oxygen is scavenged and an underpressure of about 20,000 Pa has been developed. Alternatively, the bottle may be sealed without any oxygen scavenger in its interior and a weight of 1 kg can be placed on the aluminium foil externally thus, simulating the force.
A further aspect of the invention relates to the use of a pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably an opioid, for the manufacture of the pharmaceutical dosage form as described above for the treatment of pain.
A further aspect of the invention relates to the use of a pharmaceutical dosage form as described above for avoiding or hindering the abuse of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, contained therein.
A further aspect of the invention relates to the use of a pharmaceutical dosage form as described above for avoiding or hindering the unintentional overdose of the opioid (A) contained therein.
In this regard, the invention also relates to the use of a pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably an opioid, as described above and/or a polyalkylene oxide (C) as described above for the manufacture of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention for the prophylaxis and/or the treatment of a disorder, thereby preventing an overdose of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, particularly due to comminution of the pharmaceutical dosage form by mechanical action.
Further, the invention relates to a method for the prophylaxis and/or the treatment of a disorder comprising the administration of the pharmaceutical dosage form according to the invention, thereby preventing an overdose of the pharmacologically active ingredient (A), preferably the opioid, particularly due to comminution of the pharmaceutical dosage form by mechanical action. Preferably, the mechanical action is selected from the group consisting of chewing, grinding in a mortar, pounding, and using apparatuses for pulverizing conventional pharmaceutical dosage forms.
The following examples further illustrate the invention but are not to be construed as limiting its scope.
Tablets were prepared by hot-melt extrusion of various homogeneous constituent mixtures under the following, identical extrusion conditions:
The extrudate was cut into slices of 325 mg containing about 5 mg oxymorphone hydrochloride.
The individual constituents of the extruded mixtures as well as the total amount of decomposition products before and after storage under accelerated storage conditions are summarized in the table here below:
1after extrusion, before storage
2after storage, amber glass bottles, plastic cap, 4 weeks, 40° C., 75% rel. humidity
The decomposition products were analyzed by HPLC-UV. The elution peak for oxymor-phone-N-oxide could not be sufficiently base-line separated from a peak of an unknown degradation product (called “UK 0.83”). Thus, both peaks were jointly integrated. It becomes evident from a comparison of examples A1 to A5 that the content of oxymor-phone-N-oxide before storage (oNo1) is not substantially changed when the content of antioxidant α-tocopherol is decreased from 1.5 wt-% to 1.0 wt.-%, 0.5 wt.-%, 0.2 wt-% and even 0 wt.-%. Upon storage (oNo2), however, the content of oxymorphone-N-oxide is proportional to the content of α-tocopherol. This is most surprising because oxymorphone-N-oxide is an oxidation product and one would expect that antioxidants usually rather suppress than support the formation of oxidation products.
Nonetheless, the complete omission of antioxidant (α-tocopherol) can have disadvantages. It could be shown by viscosity measurements (in the absence of acid (B)) that the high molecular polyethylene oxide is degraded upon extrusion and/or storage in the absence of antioxidant. However, it has now been surprisingly found that to a certain extent the acid (B) in turn can compensate such degradation so that in certain embodiments antioxidants can be omitted or the content thereof can be substantially decreased.
It has been surprisingly found that about 0.2 wt.-% α-tocopherol suffice in order to stabilize the polyethylene oxide; higher contents of α-tocopherol do not result in higher viscosities of the polyalkylene oxide and, thus, do not prevent PEO more pronounced from degradation. Thus, the content of antioxidant (α-tocopherol) is preferably balanced so that on the one side, the high molecular weight polyethylene oxide is sufficiently stabilized and that on the other side, the undesired formation of oxymorphone-N-oxide is kept low during storage.
Further, it becomes evident from a comparison of examples B1 to B4 and examples C1 to C4 that the partial replacement of the high molecular weight polyethylene oxide or the total replacement of the polyethylene glycol by an alternative plasticizer does not result in a substantial decrease of the content of undesired oxymorphone-N-oxide. This is surprising because one would expect that polyethylene oxide and polyethylene glycol are potential peroxide carriers and that a reduction thereof would result in a reduction of oxidative processes such as the oxidation of oxymorphone to oxymorphone-N-oxide.
Still further, it becomes evident from a comparison of examples D1 to D5 and E1 to E4 that the addition of physiologically acceptable acids, particularly citric acid, leads to a reduction of the formation of oxymorphone-N-oxide. This effect is more pronounced when the amount of acid is increased. At a concentration of 0.1 wt.-%, the effect is comparatively weak, but at a concentration of 0.2 wt.-% the effect is stronger and is further enhanced when the concentration of citric acid is increased. Not only the amount of oxymorphone-N-oxide is decreased, but also the total amount of decomposition products, particularly of those having high HPLC retention times.
Tablets that had been manufactured in analogy to ex. A1, B1, C1, D1 and E1 above were packaged in different packaging materials and stored at 40° C. and 75% rel. humidity. The decomposition products before and after storage under accelerated storage conditions are summarized in the table here below:
It has been surprisingly found that inclusion of an oxygen scavenger in the packaging results in a further stabilization of the dosage form so that the formation of decomposition products is limited to extremely low values.
Tablets were manufactured as described in example 1, packed into HDPE bottles of 75 ml volume together with an oxygen scavenger combined with a desiccant (Pharmakeep 20 KD), closed with a plastic cap with induction seal.
The individual constituents of the extruded mixtures, the total amount of decomposition products before and after storage under accelerated storage conditions are summarized in the table here below:
1after extrusion, before storage
2after storage, HDPE bottles, plastic cap with induction seal, oxygen scavenger, 4 weeks, 40° C., 75% rel. humidity
3after storage, HDPE bottles, plastic cap with induction seal, oxygen scavenger, 8 weeks, 40° C., 75% rel. humidity
The results reveal that the purity of the product is very high after manufacturing and that the product exhibit stable during 8 weeks storage under accelerated conditions of 40° C./75% rel. humidity.
Tablets were manufactured as described in example 1 but cut into slices of 215 mg representing 5 mg or 40 mg of oxymorphone HCl, after forming the tablets were coated with about 6.5 mg each of a conventional Opadry II film-coat containing polyvinylalcohol as the film forming excipient, packed into HDPE bottles of 75 ml volume together with an oxygen scavenger combined with a desiccant (Pharmakeep 20 KD), closed with a plastic cap with induction seal.
The individual constituents of the extruded mixtures, the total amount of decomposition products before and after storage under accelerated storage conditions are summarized in the table here below:
1after extrusion, before storage
2after storage, HDPE bottles, plastic cap with induction seal, oxygen scavenger, 1 month, 40° C., 75% rel. humidity
The most preferred dosage form according to example 3 is also suitable for the stabilization of oxycodone. This could be demonstrated for a formulation containing 80 mg of oxycodone HCl manufactured analogue to example 1 but, the extrudate was cut into slices of 400 mg:
1after extrusion, before storage
2after storage, amber glass bottles, plastic cap, oxygen scavenger with desiccant (Pharmakeep 20KD) 1 month, 40° C., 75% rel. humidity
In a single dose (40 mg oxymorphone HCl, tablets of example 4), randomized, three-way crossover study with 1 week between treatments subjects were fasted overnight and meals were served 4 and 10 hours after dosing. No water was given within ±1 hour of dosing. All tablets were taken with 240 mL of water (example T).
PK samples were taken for oxymorphone and 6-OH-oxymorphone predose and up through 48 hours after dosing.
Bioequivalence was compared to Opana ER® (reference R).
The results are summarized in the tables here below:
It becomes evident that the dosage forms according to the invention having an increased breaking strength are bioequivalent to conventional dosage forms (Opana ER®).
Tablets were prepared under identical conditions by hot-melt extrusion of two homogeneous constituent mixtures I1 and I2:
under the following, identical extrusion conditions:
The extrudate was cut into slices of 360 mg containing about 40 mg oxymorphone hydrochloride.
100 slices were weighed individually and the standard deviation of weight was calculated. Slices of composition I1 (PEO:PEG=6.82:1) showed a standard deviation of 2.3%, whereas slices of composition I2 (PEO:PEG=4.21:1) showed a standard deviation of 1.6% only.
It becomes evident from these comparative tests that surprisingly, the processability of the extruded mass can be improved by adjusting the ratio of PEO to PEG.
In order to investigate if also multicarboxylic acids other than citric acid could hamper the formation of oxymorphone-N-oxide, tablets containing maleinic acid or fumaric acid were manufactured as described in example 1. For comparison, also tablets containing the inorganic salt NaH2PO4 were manufactured. The samples were stored in open dishes at 40° C. and 75% relative humidity for 4 weeks.
The individual constituents of the extruded mixtures as well as the total amount of decomposition products before and after storage under accelerated storage conditions are summarized in the table here below:
1after extrusion, before storage
2after storage, open dish, 4 weeks, 40° C., 75% rel. humidity
In case of maleinic and fumaric acid these compounds and for maleinic acid another related compound were detected during the purity tests as impurities (up to about 40%). Their values have been subtracted from the sum of impurities.
It becomes evident from a comparison of examples J1 and J2 to A1 and B1 that the presence of maleinic and fumaric acid protected oxymorphone totally against oxidation to N-oxide and to a large extent against other degradation although the samples were stored in open dishes and not in closed bottles. These results are comparable to those obtained with citric acid (example 1, D4 and E2-E4). Samples containing NaH2PO4 (J3) exhibited protection against N-oxide formation and other degradation when compared to the formulations without any acidic compound (A1 and B1) but to a less extent than the multicarboxylic acids like citric, maleinic and fumaric acid.
In order to investigate if the presence of citric acid also protects oxidation sensitive opioids other than oxymorphone against N-oxidation, tablets containing oxycodone hydrochloride were manufactured as described in example 1.
For comparison, also tablets containing smaller amounts of α-tocopherol were manufactured. The samples were stored in open dishes at 40° C. and 75% relative humidity for 4 weeks.
The individual constituents of the extruded mixtures as well as the total amount of decomposition products before and after storage under accelerated storage conditions are summarized in the table here below:
1after extrusion, before storage
2after storage, open dish, 4 weeks, 40° C., 75% rel. humidity
These results show that citric acid protected oxycodone totally against oxidation to the N-oxide and to a large extent against other degradation although the samples were stored in open dishes rather than in closed bottles. Reducing the amount of α-tocopherol resulted in reduced degradation, when formulations were employed not containing citric acid. These results are comparable to those obtained with oxymorphone.
In accordance with Example 1, tablets containing tramadol HCL were manufactured from the following compositions:
The dissolution profile of the tablets was investigated under the following conditions: Paddle apparatus equipped with sinker, 75 rpm, 37° C., 600 mL simulated intestinal fluid pH 6.8 (phosphate buffer). The release profile of tramadol was detected spectrometrically at 271 nm.
The results are displayed in
The tablets according to example L2 show the fastest dissolution which is about 20% faster than that of the slow releasing tablets according to examples L1 and L4 after 480 minutes. The release from tablets according to L3 is faster than those two batches, but still about 6% slower than from tablets according to L2 after 480 minutes.
This is surprising as a big influence of the presence of α-tocopherol on the dissolution profile is observed. This particularly surprising given that the role of the α-tocopherol in the formulation is to act as an antioxidant for the prevention of polymer degradation. Interestingly the presence of citric acid compensates for a small part of this effect.
By swelling of a tablet according to examples L1 (Example 10) in an appropriate amount of water, a homogeneous gel was obtained. Accordingly, tablets according to examples L2 to L4 were swelled in the same amount of water, i.e. under identical conditions, to obtain the respective gels. The viscosity of each gel was measured next as an indirect measure for the polymer chain length of the ethylene oxide contained therein. The viscosity measurements were conducted by means of a rotational viscometer at a shear rate of 40 s−1.
Compared to the dissolution profiles of example 10, the same ranking was obtained: The formulation according to example L2 exhibited the lowest viscosity, while the formulations according to examples L1 and L4 exhibited the highest viscosity. The formulation according to example L3 exhibited a significantly lower viscosity than the two high viscosity formulations but is still superior to formulation L2.
The higher viscosity of the formulations L1 and L4 is an indication for a higher average polymer chain length of the polyethylene oxide contained therein. Apparently, the polyethylene oxide contained in formulations L1 and L4 has less been affected by oxidative degradation in the course of manufacture of the dosage form than formulations L2 and L3.
Summarizing the results of the dissolution profile (Example 10) measurements and the viscosity determinations, it can be concluded that the increase in dissolution velocity is based on more pronounced polymer degradation during the manufacturing for the batches without α-tocopherol (examples L2 and L3).
These results show that acid (B), e.g. citric acid, also has a protective effect on the polymer during manufacturing. Formulation L3 which does not contain any a-tocopherol but citric acid shows a higher viscosity and lower acceleration of dissolution in comparison to the formulation L2 which contains neither α-tocopherol nor citric acid.
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This application is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/841,829, filed Sep. 1, 2015, pending, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/192,916, filed Feb. 28, 2014, abandoned, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/343,846, filed Jan. 5, 2012, abandoned, which is, in turn, a continuation of International Patent Application No. PCT/EP2010/004461, filed Jul. 21, 2010, which claims priority of European Patent Application No. 09009480.6, filed Jul. 22, 2009, the contents of both of which applications are incorporated herein by reference.
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