WO2003039472A2 - Compositions de valdecoxib a desintegration intra-buccale preparees au moyen d'un procede de granulation en lit fluidise - Google Patents

Compositions de valdecoxib a desintegration intra-buccale preparees au moyen d'un procede de granulation en lit fluidise Download PDF

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WO2003039472A2
WO2003039472A2 PCT/US2002/035664 US0235664W WO03039472A2 WO 2003039472 A2 WO2003039472 A2 WO 2003039472A2 US 0235664 W US0235664 W US 0235664W WO 03039472 A2 WO03039472 A2 WO 03039472A2
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  • the present invention relates to intraorally disintegrating pharmaceutical compositions containing valdecoxib as an active ingredient, to processes for preparing such compositions, and to methods of treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disorders comprising orally administering such compositions to a subject.
  • Valdecoxib The compound 4-(5-methyl-3-phenyl-4-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamide, also referred to herein as valdecoxib, was disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,633,272 to Talley, et al, herein incorporated by reference, together with processes for preparing this and related compounds.
  • Valdecoxib has the structure:
  • the resulting molding can incorporate a drug and is said to show quick disintegration and dissolution in the buccal cavity but to maintain sufficient hardness so as not break during production and distribution.
  • 5,576,014 is a type of dosage form known as a "fast-melt tablet", exhibiting rapid disintegration, usually associated with the carrier materials, typically sugars, and concomitant rapid dissolution or dispersion of the drug in the mouth, usually without need for water other than that contained in saliva.
  • a drug formulated in such a tablet is readily swallowed.
  • Co-assigned International Patent Publication No. WO 01/41761 discloses orally deliverable valdecoxib compositions having fast-onset properties. None of the compositions disclosed therein is an intraorally disintegrating composition.
  • Co-assigned International Patent Publication No. WO 02/15885 discloses a process for preparing a fast-melt composition of a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug comprising (a) a step of wet granulating the selective cyclooxygenase- 2 inhibitory drug together with a binding agent comprising a saccharide of high moldability, and (b) a step of blending with the drug a saccharide of low moldability to result in formation of granules. Additional excipients such as flavoring or sweetening agents can be added after granulation is complete.
  • an active drug therein.
  • the amount of active drug present in a particular intraorally disintegrating dosage form decreases, and or as the aqueous solubility of a drug decreases, the less bitter and/or sour will be the taste of the dosage form. See for example Lieberman et al. (1989), Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Tablets Vol. 1, pp. 381. Marcel Dekker, New York.
  • Valdecoxib a drug with very low water solubility and with relatively low dose requirements, would therefore be expected when formulated as an intraorally disintegrating composition to have acceptable or, at worst, only moderately unpleasant organoleptic properties.
  • valdecoxib has an especially unpleasant taste and that particular taste problems arise where valdecoxib is formulated as a fast-melt composition.
  • intraorally disintegrating valdecoxib compositions having acceptable organoleptic properties.
  • an intraorally disintegrating valdecoxib composition e.g. a fast-melt tablet
  • the process comprising a step of providing valdecoxib in paniculate form; a step of dissolving at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution and a sweetener in water in a vessel to form a sprayable solution; a step of fluid bed granulating the valdecoxib with the sprayable solution to form a tableting blend; and a step of compressing the tableting blend to form a tablet.
  • the at least one excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution is preferably dissolved in a total amount such that upon completion of the process said excipient comprises about 50% to about 99%, preferably about 50% to about 95%, more preferably about 50% to about 90%, and still more preferably about 50% to about 80%, by weight of the tablet.
  • the process optionally comprises a step of heating the water and/or sprayable solution prior to said fluid bed granulation step.
  • the process optionally further comprises a step of adding at least one pharmaceutically acceptable disintegrant to the tableting blend prior to compression.
  • the process optionally further comprises a step of dissolving at least one pharmaceutically acceptable wetting agent or an aqueous solution of such a wetting agent in the water or sprayable solution, prior to the fluid bed granulation step.
  • compositions prepared by such a process represent an embodiment of the present invention.
  • an intraorally disintegrating composition comprising particulate valdecoxib in a therapeutically effective amount, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution and a sweetener.
  • the excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution and the sweetener are in intimate association with the valdecoxib particles.
  • the composition is organoleptically acceptable and the at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution is present in a total amount of about 50% to about 99%, preferably about 50% to about 95%, more preferably about 50% to about 90%, and still more preferably about 50% to about 80%, by weight of the composition.
  • An "intimate association" in the present context includes, for example, valdecoxib admixed with the excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution, valdecoxib embedded or incorporated in the excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution, valdecoxib forming a coating on particles of the excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution or vice versa, and a substantially homogeneous dispersion of valdecoxib throughout the excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution.
  • Such an intimate association is illustratively formed by processes disclosed hereinabove; alternatively or additionally, other means for forming such an intimate association may be employed in processes of the invention.
  • Valdecoxib in intimate association with an excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution and with a sweetener is also referred to herein as a "valdecoxib composite".
  • substantially homogeneous herein with reference to a composite or pharmaceutical composition that comprises multiple components means that the components are sufficiently mixed such that individual components are not present as discrete layers and do not form concentration gradients within the composition.
  • the relatively high ratio of excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution to valdecoxib in processes and compositions of the invention and/or the intimate association of the valdecoxib with the excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution results in formation of a valdecoxib composite which has improved organoleptic properties.
  • a particularly useful intraorally disintegrating composition of the present invention is a rapidly disintegrating oral dosage form that dissolves in the mouth without need for drinking water or other fluid (e.g. a fast-melt).
  • fast-melt refers to a composition such as a tablet wherein an active agent or drug is distributed or dispersed in a matrix formed by a carrier that, upon oral administration of the composition to a subject, disintegrates in the oral cavity, thereby releasing the drug, typically in particulate form, for entry to the gastrointestinal tract by swallowing, and subsequent absorption.
  • oral cavity includes the entire interior of the mouth, including not only the buccal cavity (that part of the oral cavity anterior to the teeth and gums) but also the sublingual and supralingual spaces.
  • acceptable organoleptic properties herein is one that, upon intraoral interaction in an amount providing a single dose of the therapeutic agent, does not have an excessively unpleasant taste, smell or mouth feel, for example a pronouncedly bitter taste, as perceived by a majority of human subjects, or as determined by analysis of a blind taste evaluation study as is described hereinbelow.
  • compositions of the invention have been found to overcome the unacceptable organoleptic properties of valdecoxib without unacceptably sacrificing rapid onset characteristics or therapeutic effectiveness.
  • valdecoxib is now presented in an organoleptically acceptable fast-melt formulation.
  • compositions of the invention are that they have improved organoleptic properties, acceptable therapeutic onset characteristics, and such compositions can be efficiently prepared by processes described herein.
  • a particular embodiment of the invention is an oral fast-melt composition
  • the at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution and the sweetener are in intimate association with the valdecoxib particles in the composition.
  • the composition is organoleptically acceptable, the at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution is present in a total amount of about 50% to about 99%, by weight of the composition, and the composition disintegrates within about 60 seconds, preferably within about 30 seconds, and more preferably within about 15 seconds, after placement in the oral cavity of a human subject.
  • the composition when placed in United States Pharmacopeia 24 in vitro disintegration Test Number 701 exhibits a disintegration time of less than about 300 seconds, preferably less than about 200 seconds, and more preferably less than about 100 seconds.
  • a threshold concentration for therapeutic effect is meant a minimum concentration of valdecoxib in blood serum consistent with therapeutic benefit for the particular indication for which the valdecoxib is administered.
  • this threshold concentration is at least about 20 ng/ml, for example about 25 ng/ml to about 75 ng/ml.
  • the amount of valdecoxib effective to provide a threshold concentration for therapeutic effect is dependent, inter alia, on the body weight of the treated subject.
  • the subject is a child or a small animal (e.g., a dog)
  • an amount of valdecoxib relatively low in the therapeutically effective range of about 1 mg to about 100 mg is likely to provide blood serum concentrations consistent with threshold concentration and C max criteria.
  • the subject is an adult human or a large animal (e.g., a horse)
  • the indicated blood serum concentrations of valdecoxib are likely to require a relatively greater dosage amount of valdecoxib.
  • a suitable amount of valdecoxib per dose in a composition of the present invention to provide the indicated blood serum concentrations is typically about 5 mg to about 40 mg.
  • compositions of the invention results in a maximum blood serum concentration (C max ) not less than about 100 ng/ml and/or a time to reach maximum blood serum concentration (T raax ) not greater than about 5 h, preferably not greater than about 4 h, and more preferably not greater than about 3 h.
  • C max maximum blood serum concentration
  • T raax maximum blood serum concentration
  • a composition of the invention comprises valdecoxib as active ingredient and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution.
  • a composition of the invention can contain one or more additional pharmaceutically acceptable excipients including, but not limited to, water- soluble lubricants, water-insoluble lubricants, disintegrants, glidants, sweeteners, flavoring agents, colorants, etc.
  • additional pharmaceutically acceptable excipients including, but not limited to, water- soluble lubricants, water-insoluble lubricants, disintegrants, glidants, sweeteners, flavoring agents, colorants, etc.
  • Such optional additional components should be physically and chemically compatible with the other ingredients of the composition and must not be deleterious to the recipient.
  • Valdecoxib Processes and compositions of the invention are particularly suitable for valdecoxib as the active drug.
  • a valdecoxib dosage unit of the invention comprises valdecoxib in a therapeutically effective amount of about 1 mg to about 100 mg, preferably about 5 mg to about 50 mg.
  • Compositions of the invention contain valdecoxib in particulate form.
  • Primary valdecoxib particles generated for example by milling or grinding, or by precipitation from solution, can agglomerate to form secondary aggregate particles.
  • particle size refers to size, in the longest dimension, of primary particles, unless the context demands otherwise. Particle size is believed to be an important parameter affecting clinical effectiveness of valdecoxib.
  • a valdecoxib dosage form has a distribution of valdecoxib particle sizes such that the D 90 particle size is less than about 75 ⁇ m.
  • the "D 90 particle size” is defined herein as a particle size such that 90% by weight of the particles are smaller, in their longest dimension, than that particle size.
  • valdecoxib particles in a dosage form of the invention preferably have a weight average particle size of about 1 ⁇ m to about 10 ⁇ m, most preferably about 5 ⁇ m to about 7 ⁇ m. Excipients which exhibit rapid oral dissolution
  • Suitable excipients which exhibit rapid oral dissolution are those pharmaceutically acceptable excipients which are soluble, freely soluble, or very soluble in water, for example as described in Ansel et al. (1995) Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems 6th Ed, pp. 228. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. Preferably, such excipients have a sweet taste.
  • a presently preferred class of excipients which exhibit rapid oral dissolution for use in compositions and processes of the invention are carbohydrates. Particularly preferred excipients which exhibit rapid oral dissolution are saccharides including both low moldability and high moldability saccharides.
  • Presently preferred low moldability saccharides include lactose and mannitol, particularly mannitol in its non-direct compression or powder form as described in Kibbe (2000) Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients, 3rd Ed., Pharmaceutical Press, pp. 324-328.
  • Presently preferred high moldability saccharides include maltose, maltitol and sorbitol.
  • certain oligosaccharides can be useful. The oligosaccharide used is not particularly limited so long as it shows rapid dissolution in the oral cavity and consists of two or more monosaccharide residues.
  • oligosaccharide one consisting of 2 to 6 monosaccharide residues is preferable, and the type and combination of monosaccharide residues constituting the oligosaccharide are not limited.
  • Particularly preferred high moldability saccharides are maltose and maltitol, more particularly maltose.
  • the weight ratio of high moldability saccharide to low moldability saccharide is important in maintaining a combination of acceptable tablet hardness and rapid intraoral disintegration.
  • a suitable ratio is about 2 to about 20 parts by weight, preferably about 5 to about 10 parts by weight, and more preferably about 5 to about 7.5 parts by weight, of the high moldability saccharide per 100 parts by weight of the low moldability saccharide. If the ratio of high to low moldability saccharide is less than about 2: 100 by weight, tablets typically do not achieve their desired hardness, resulting in increased breakage during storage, transportation or handling. Alternatively, if the ratio of high to low moldability saccharide exceeds about 20:100 by weight, the tablets become too hard and desired rapid disintegration in the oral cavity is not achieved.
  • compositions of the invention typically present in compositions of the invention in a total amount of about 45% to about 95%, preferably about 50% to about 87%, and more preferably about 55% to about 80%.
  • Sweetening agent A composition of the present invention comprises one or more pharmaceutically acceptable sweetening agents (also referred to herein as sweeteners). While it will be understood that many pharmaceutical excipients have a sweet taste, the terms "sweetening agent” or “sweetener” are used herein to refer to non-saccharide and non-sugar alcohol sweeteners. Non-limiting examples of such sweeteners include acesulfame K, aspartame, maltitol, neotame, saccharin, saccharin sodium, sodium cyclamate, and salts thereof.
  • a sweetener is preferably present in a composition of the invention in a total amount of 0.05% to about 10%, preferably about 0.5 to about 7.5%, and more preferably about 0.75% to about 5%, by weight of the composition.
  • compositions of the present invention optionally comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable wetting agents.
  • Surfactants, hydrophilic polymers and certain clays can be useful as wetting agents to aid in wetting of a hydrophobic drug, such as valdecoxib, during the fluid bed granulation process.
  • Non-limiting examples of surfactants that can be used as wetting agents in compositions of the present invention include quaternary ammonium compounds, for example benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and cetylpyridinium chloride, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate, polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ethers, for example nonoxynol 9, nonoxynol 10, and octoxynol 9, poloxamers (polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene block copolymers), polyoxyethylene fatty acid glycerides and oils, for example polyoxyethylene (8) caprylic/capric mono- and diglycerides (e.g.,
  • LabrasolTM of Gattefosse polyoxyethylene (35) castor oil and polyoxyethylene (40) hydrogenated castor oil; polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers, for example polyoxyethylene (20) cetostearyl ether, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, for example polyoxyethylene (40) stearate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters, for example polysorbate 20 and polysorbate 80 (e.g., TweenTM 80 of ICI), propylene glycol fatty acid esters, for example propylene glycol laurate (e.g., LauroglycolTM of Gattefosse), sodium lauryl sulfate, fatty acids and salts thereof, for example oleic acid, sodium oleate and triethanolamine oleate, glyceryl fatty acid esters, for example glyceryl monostearate, sorbitan esters, for example sorbitan monolaurate, sorbitan monooleate, sorbitan monopalmitate and sorbitan
  • compositions of the present invention are typically present in compositions of the present invention in a total amount of about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably about 0.075% to about 2.5%, and more preferably about 0.25% to about 1%, for example about 0.5%, by weight of the composition.
  • Water-insoluble lubricants are typically present in compositions of the present invention in a total amount of about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably about 0.075% to about 2.5%, and more preferably about 0.25% to about 1%, for example about 0.5%, by weight of the composition.
  • compositions of the present invention optionally comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable water-insoluble lubricants as a carrier material.
  • suitable water-insoluble lubricants include, either individually or in combination, glyceryl behapate (e.g. CompritolTM 888), stearates (magnesium, calcium, and sodium), stearic acid, hydrogenated vegetable oils (e.g., SterotexTM), colloidal silica, talc, waxes and mixtures thereof.
  • a water-insoluble lubricant can be used in mixture with a wetting agent, as for example in calcium stearate/sodium lauryl sulfate mixtures (e.g., SterowetTM).
  • Magnesium stearate, stearic acid and mixtures thereof are preferred water- insoluble lubricants.
  • One or more water-insoluble lubricants optionally are present in compositions of the present invention in a typical total amount of about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably about 0.75% to about 2.5%, and more preferably about 1% to about 2%, for example, about 1.5%, by weight of the composition.
  • Water-soluble lubricants optionally are present in compositions of the present invention in a typical total amount of about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably about 0.75% to about 2.5%, and more preferably about 1% to about 2%, for example, about 1.5%, by weight of the composition.
  • compositions of the present invention optionally comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble lubricants.
  • Water-soluble lubricants can help to improve tablet dissolution characteristics.
  • Water-soluble lubricants that can be used in compositions of the present invention either individually or in combination include, for example, boric acid, sodium benzoate, sodium acetate, sodium fumarate, sodium chloride, DL-leucine, polyethylene glycols (e.g., CarbowaxTM 4000 and CarbowaxTM 6000), and sodium oleate.
  • compositions of the present invention optionally comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable disintegrants.
  • the oral fast-melt tablets provided herein typically disintegrate rapidly in the oral cavity and have no requirement for added disintegrant.
  • Suitable disintegrants include, either individually or in combination, starches, sodium starch glycolate, clays (such as VeegumTM HV), celluloses (such as purified cellulose, methylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose and carboxymethylcellulose), croscarmellose sodium, alginates, pregelatinized corn starches (such as NationalTM 1551 and NationalTM 1550), crospovidone, and gums (such as agar, guar, locust bean, karaya, pectin and tragacanth gums).
  • Disintegrants can be added at any suitable step during the preparation of the composition, particularly prior to or during fluid bed granulation. Croscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate are preferred disintegrants.
  • One or more disintegrants optionally are present in a total amount of about 0.05% to about 15%, preferably about 0.5% to about 10%, and more preferably about 1% to about 3.5%, by weight of the composition.
  • Compositions of the present invention optionally comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable glidants, for example to enhance flow of tableting material into tablet dies, to prevent sticking of tableting material to punches and dies, or to produce tablets having a sheen.
  • Glidants may be added at any suitable step during preparation of the composition, particularly prior to granulation or during a blending step prior to tablet compression.
  • glidants for example talc or silicon dioxide, act to reduce interfacial tension between drug particles, having the effect of inhibiting and/or reducing drug agglomeration, act to decrease electrostatic charges on the surface of drug powders, and act to reduce interparticular friction and surface rugosity of drug particles. See, for example, York (1975) J. Pharm. Sci.. 64(7), 1216-1221.
  • Silicon dioxide is a preferred glidant.
  • Suitable silicon dioxide products for use in preparing compositions of the invention include fumed silica or colloidal silica (e.g., Cab-O-SilTM of Cabot Corp. and AerosilTM of Degussa). Silicon dioxide, when present in compositions of the invention, is present in a total amount of about 0.05% to about 5%, preferably about 0.1% to about 2%, and more preferably about 0.25% to about 1%, for example, about 0.5%, by weight of the composition.
  • Flavoring agents Compositions of the present invention optionally comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable flavoring agents.
  • Non-limiting examples of flavoring agents that can be used in compositions of the present invention include peppermint, spearmint, grape, cherry, strawberry, lemon, orange etc. Tablet characteristics Size and shape
  • compositions of the invention are in the form of discrete solid dosage units, most preferably tablets.
  • Tablets of the invention can be made to any desired size, for example 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, etc.; shape, for example round, oval, oblong, etc.; weight; and thickness.
  • solid dosage units of the invention may have etchings or monograms on one or both sides.
  • Preferred tablet compositions of the invention disintegrate in less than 300 seconds, preferably less than about 200 seconds, and more preferably less than about 100 seconds, for example about 30 seconds after placement in a standard in vitro disintegration assay (e.g., conducted according to U.S. Pharmacopeia 24 (2000), Test No. 701).
  • a standard in vitro disintegration assay e.g., conducted according to U.S. Pharmacopeia 24 (2000), Test No. 701.
  • preferred fast-melt compositions of the invention disintegrate within about 60 seconds, preferably within about 30 seconds, and more preferably within about 15 seconds after placement in the oral cavity of a subject.
  • Solid dosage forms of the invention have a hardness that can depend on size and shape as well as on composition, among other characteristics. Tablet hardness can be measured by any method known in the art, for example by a tablet hardness meter (e.g., Schleuniger).
  • compositions of the invention have a hardness of about 1 to about 10 kp, and more preferably of about 1 to about 6 kp.
  • solid dosage forms of the invention have sufficient hardness for handling and, therefore, can be put into practical use in the same manner as the case of ordinary tablets.
  • the term "sufficient hardness for handling" as used herein means a hardness which can withstand removal from at least a standard type of blister packaging, or such a hardness as will withstand other handling such as packaging, delivery, carrying and the like.
  • Tablets of the invention preferably have a minimum hardness so as to resist breakage of the tablet during removal from standard blister packaging by pushing the tablet through a cover sheet.
  • a suitable hardness is about 1 kp or more for a tablet having a diameter of about 8 mm, about 1.5 kp or more for a tablet having a diameter of about 10 mm, and about 2 kp or more when the tablet has a diameter of about 12 mm.
  • tablets of the invention have sufficient hardness such that a plurality of such tablets can be packaged together, for example in a glass or plastic bottle, without individual packaging, yet do not exhibit substantial breakage or sticking and/or melding together during normal shipping and handling.
  • Tablets intended for such packaging preferably have a hardness of about 3 kp or more.
  • compositions of the invention can be packaged in any suitable manner known in the art.
  • a multiplicity of fast-melt tablets can be packaged together, for example in a glass or plastic bottle or container.
  • fast-melt tablets of the invention can be individually wrapped, for example in plastic or foil, or packaged in known forms of blister packaging.
  • Blister packaging with improved force distribution properties such as is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,954,204 to Grabowski, incorporated herein by reference, can be especially useful to package fast-melt tablets of the invention.
  • compositions of the present invention can be taken by a subject by any oral administration means in accordance with the subject's choice or condition.
  • fast-melt tablets of the invention can be taken without water.
  • a tablet of the present invention can be taken with the aid of water in an amount sufficient to wet the oral cavity and to assist in disintegration of the tablet.
  • a tablet of the invention can be swallowed together with a small amount of water after complete or partial disintegration in the oral cavity.
  • Compositions of the invention can also be swallowed directly with water.
  • At least one excipient which exhibits rapid oral dissolution, a sweetening agent and optionally a wetting agent and/or a disintegrant are dissolved in water (at 60 °C) in a vessel to form a sprayable solution.
  • Particulate valdecoxib is milled, optionally together with a glidant, illustratively colloidal silicon dioxide, to form a drug powder.
  • the drug powder is fluid bed granulated using the sprayable solution to form a pre-tableting blend.
  • the pre-tableting blend is then optionally blended with any desired excipients, for example flavorants, sweeteners, disintegrants and lubricants to form a tableting blend.
  • the tableting blend is then compressed on a rotary tablet press to a target tablet weight and hardness.
  • the resulting tablets are then subjected to treatment, for example air flow treatment, in a humidity-controlled chamber with the effect of increasing tablet hardness.
  • Compression is the process by which an appropriate volume of a tableting blend of granules produced as described above is compressed between an upper and lower punch to consolidate material into a single solid dosage form such as a tablet.
  • any suitable means for compression can be used including, for example, a single punch tablet machine or a high speed rotary tablet press.
  • the tableting pressure is not limited, and an appropriate pressure can be selected depending on the desired hardness and dissolution properties of the resulting tablets. Where tablets are to undergo temperature and humidity treatment as described immediately below, the tablets are preferably compressed to an initial hardness (prior to temperature and humidity treatment) of about 0.75 to about 1.5 kp.
  • tablets of the invention can undergo heat and humidity treatment after the tablet compression step.
  • Such treatment can be performed in a humidity chamber, for example, to increase hardness of the tablets.
  • tablets are first subjected to low temperature, high humidity air flow conditions, for example, about 25°C to about 32°C and about 80% relative humidity, for a period of about 45 to about 120 minutes.
  • Tablets are then subjected to high temperature, low humidity conditions, for example about 35°C to about 50°C and 30% relative humidity for a period of about 45 to about 120 minutes.
  • compositions of the invention are believed that treatment of fast-melt tablets in a low temperature/high humidity chamber followed by treatment in a high temperature/low humidity chamber increases tablet hardness and reduces tablet friability without sacrificing desired fast-melt characteristics such as rapid disintegration and rapid dissolution.
  • compositions of the present invention are useful in treatment and prevention of a very wide range of disorders mediated by cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), including but not restricted to disorders characterized by inflammation, pain and/or fever.
  • COX-2 cyclooxygenase-2
  • Such compositions are especially useful as anti-inflammatory agents, such as in treatment of arthritis, with the additional benefit of having significantly less harmful side effects than compositions of conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that lack selectivity for COX-2 over COX-1.
  • NSAIDs nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • compositions have reduced potential for gastrointestinal toxicity and gastrointestinal irritation including upper gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding, reduced potential for renal side effects such as reduction in renal function leading to fluid retention and exacerbation of hypertension, reduced effect on bleeding times including inhibition of platelet function, and possibly a lessened ability to induce asthma attacks in aspirin-sensitive asthmatic subjects, by comparison with compositions of conventional NSAIDs.
  • compositions of the invention comprising a selective COX-2 inhibitory drug are particularly useful as an alternative to conventional NSAIDs where such NSAIDs are contraindicated, for example in patients with peptic ulcers, gastritis, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis or with a recurrent history of gastrointestinal lesions; gastrointestinal bleeding, coagulation disorders including anemia such as hypoprothrombinemia, hemophilia or other bleeding problems; kidney disease; or in patients prior to surgery or patients taking anticoagulants.
  • NSAIDs are contraindicated, for example in patients with peptic ulcers, gastritis, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis or with a recurrent history of gastrointestinal lesions; gastrointestinal bleeding, coagulation disorders including anemia such as hypoprothrombinemia, hemophilia or other bleeding problems; kidney disease; or in patients prior to surgery or patients taking anticoagulants.
  • compositions are useful to treat arthritic disorders, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, gouty arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and juvenile arthritis.
  • compositions are also useful in treatment of asthma, bronchitis, menstrual cramps, preterm labor, tendinitis, bursitis, allergic neuritis, cytomegalovirus infectivity, apoptosis including HTV-induced apoptosis, lumbago, liver disease including hepatitis, skin-related conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, burns, dermatitis and ultraviolet radiation damage including sunburn, and post-operative inflammation including that following ophthalmic surgery such as cataract surgery or refractive surgery.
  • compositions are useful to treat gastrointestinal conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.
  • compositions are useful in treating inflammation in such diseases as migraine headaches, periarteritis nodosa, thyroiditis, aplastic anemia, Hodgkin's disease, sclerodoma, rheumatic fever, type I diabetes, neuromuscular junction disease including myasthenia gravis, white matter disease including multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, nephrotic syndrome, Behcet's syndrome, polymyositis, gingivitis, nephritis, hypersensitivity, swelling occurring after injury including brain edema, myocardial ischemia, and the like.
  • diseases as migraine headaches, periarteritis nodosa, thyroiditis, aplastic anemia, Hodgkin's disease, sclerodoma, rheumatic fever, type I diabetes, neuromuscular junction disease including myasthenia gravis, white matter disease including multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, nephrotic syndrome, Behcet's syndrome
  • compositions are useful in treatment of ophthalmic diseases, such as retinitis, scleritis, episcleritis, conjunctivitis, retinopathies, uveitis, ocular photophobia, and of acute injury to eye tissue.
  • ophthalmic diseases such as retinitis, scleritis, episcleritis, conjunctivitis, retinopathies, uveitis, ocular photophobia, and of acute injury to eye tissue.
  • compositions are useful in treatment of pulmonary inflammation, such as that associated with viral infections and cystic fibrosis, and in bone resorption such as that associated with osteoporosis.
  • Such compositions are useful for treatment of certain central nervous system disorders, such as cortical dementias including Alzheimer's disease, neurodegeneration, and central nervous system damage resulting from stroke, ischemia and trauma.
  • the term "treatment” in the present context includes partial or total inhibition of dementias, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, multi-infarct dementia, pre-senile dementia, alcoholic dementia and senile dementia.
  • Such compositions are useful in treatment of allergic rhinitis, respiratory distress syndrome, endotoxin shock syndrome and liver disease.
  • compositions are useful in treatment of pain, including but not limited to postoperative pain, dental pain, muscular pain, and pain resulting from cancer.
  • such compositions are useful for relief of pain, fever and inflammation in a variety of conditions including rheumatic fever, influenza and other viral infections including common cold, low back and neck pain, dysmenorrhea, headache, toothache, sprains and strains, myositis, neuralgia, synovitis, arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis), gout and ankylosing spondylitis, bursitis, burns, and trauma following surgical and dental procedures.
  • compositions are useful for, but not limited to, treating and preventing inflammation-related cardiovascular disorders in a subject.
  • Such compositions are useful for treatment and prevention of vascular diseases, coronary artery disease, aneurysm, vascular rejection, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis including cardiac transplant atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, embolism, stroke, thrombosis including venous thrombosis, angina including unstable angina, coronary plaque inflammation, bacterial-induced inflammation including Chlamydia-induced inflammation, viral induced inflammation, and inflammation associated with surgical procedures such as vascular grafting including coronary artery bypass surgery, revascularization procedures including angioplasty, stent placement, endarterectomy, or other invasive procedures involving arteries, veins and capillaries.
  • compositions are useful for, but not limited to, treatment of angiogenesis-related disorders in a subject, for example to inhibit tumor angiogenesis.
  • Such compositions are useful for treatment of neoplasia, including metastasis; ophthalmological conditions such as corneal graft rejection, ocular neovascularization, retinal neovascularization including neovascularization following injury or infection, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retrolental fibroplasia and glaucoma, including neovascular glaucoma; ulcerative diseases such as gastric ulcer; pathological, but non-malignant, conditions such as hemangiomas, including infantile hemangiomas, angiofibroma of the nasopharynx and avascular necrosis of bone; and disorders of the female reproductive system such as endometriosis.
  • compositions are useful for prevention or treatment of benign and malignant tumors/neoplasia including cancers, for example colorectal cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, epithelial cell-derived neoplasia (epithelial carcinoma) such as basal cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, gastrointestinal cancer such as lip cancer, mouth cancer, esophageal cancer, small bowel cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, bladder cancer, pancreas cancer, ovary cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and skin cancer, such as squamous cell and basal cell cancers, prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and other known cancers that affect epithelial cells throughout the body.
  • cancers for example colorectal cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, epithelial cell-derived neoplasia (epithelial carcinoma) such as basal cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, gastrointestinal cancer such as lip cancer, mouth cancer, esophageal cancer, small bowel cancer, stomach
  • Neoplasias for treatment of which compositions of the invention are contemplated to be particularly useful are gastrointestinal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, liver cancer, bladder cancer, pancreas cancer, ovary cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer and skin cancer, such as squamous cell and basal cell cancers.
  • Compositions of the invention can also be used to treat fibrosis that occurs with radiation therapy.
  • Such compositions can be used to treat subjects having adenomatous polyps, including those with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Additionally, such compositions can be used to prevent polyps from forming in patients at risk of FAP.
  • FAP familial adenomatous polyposis
  • compositions inhibit prostanoid-induced smooth muscle contraction by preventing synthesis of contractile prostanoids and hence can be of use in treatment of dysmenorrhea, premature labor, asthma and eosinophil-related disorders. They also can be of use for decreasing bone loss particularly in postmenopausal women (i.e., treatment of osteoporosis), and for treatment of glaucoma.
  • Preferred uses for compositions of the present invention are for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, for pain management generally (particularly post-oral surgery pain, post-general surgery pain, post-orthopedic surgery pain, and acute flares of osteoarthritis), for treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and for colon cancer chemoprevention.
  • compositions of the invention are also useful for veterinary treatment of companion animals, exotic animals, farm animals, and the like, particularly mammals including rodents. More particularly, compositions of the invention are useful for veterinary treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disorders in horses, dogs and cats.
  • the present invention also is directed to a therapeutic method of treating a condition or disorder where treatment with a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug is indicated, the method comprising oral administration of one or more compositions of the present invention to a patient in need thereof.
  • the dosage regimen to prevent, give relief from, or ameliorate the condition or disorder preferably corresponds to once-a- day or twice-a-day treatment, but can be modified in accordance with a variety of factors.
  • Continuous analysis of data from such monitoring permits modification of the treatment regimen during therapy so that optimally effective amounts of the drug are administered at any point in time, and so that the duration of treatment can be determined.
  • the treatment regimen and dosing schedule can be rationally modified over the course of therapy so that the lowest amount of the drug exhibiting satisfactory effectiveness is administered, and so that administration is continued only for so long as is necessary to successfully treat the condition or disorder.
  • compositions can be used in combination therapies with opioids and other analgesics, including narcotic analgesics, Mu receptor antagonists, Kappa receptor antagonists, non-narcotic (i.e. non-addictive) analgesics, monamine uptake inhibitors, adenosine regulating agents, cannabinoid derivatives, Substance P antagonists, neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists and sodium channel blockers, among others.
  • opioids and other analgesics including narcotic analgesics, Mu receptor antagonists, Kappa receptor antagonists, non-narcotic (i.e. non-addictive) analgesics, monamine uptake inhibitors, adenosine regulating agents, cannabinoid derivatives, Substance P antagonists, neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists and sodium channel blockers, among others.
  • Preferred combination therapies comprise use of a composition of the invention with one or more compounds selected from aceclofenac, acemetacin, e-acetamidocaproic acid, acetaminophen, acetaminosalol, acetanilide, acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), S-adenosylmethionine, alclofenac, alfentanil, allylprodine, alminoprofen, aloxiprin, alphaprodine, aluminum bis(acetylsalicylate), amfenac, aminochlorthenoxazin, 3-amino-4-hydroxybutyric acid, 2-amino-4-picoline, aminopropylon, aminopyrine, amixetrine, ammonium salicylate, ampiroxicam, amtolmetin guacil, anileridine, antipyrine, antipyrine salicylate, antrafenine, apazone, bendazac, benorylate, benoxapro
  • Particularly preferred combination therapies comprise use of a composition of the invention, for example valdecoxib composition of the invention, with an opioid compound, more particularly where the opioid compound is codeine, meperidine, morphine or a derivative thereof.
  • the compound to be administered in combination with valdecoxib can be formulated separately from the valdecoxib or co-formulated with the valdecoxib in a composition of the invention.
  • valdecoxib is co-formulated with a second drug, for example an opioid drug
  • the second drug can be formulated in immediate-release, rapid-onset, sustained-release or dual-release form.
  • the valdecoxib composition is administered in combination therapy with a vasomodulator, preferably a xanthine derivative having vasomodulatory effect, more preferably an alkylxanthine compound.
  • a vasomodulator preferably a xanthine derivative having vasomodulatory effect, more preferably an alkylxanthine compound.
  • Combination therapies wherein an alkylxanthine compound is co-administered with a valdecoxib composition as provided herein are embraced by the present embodiment of the invention whether or not the alkylxanthine is a vasomodulator and whether or not the therapeutic effectiveness of the combination is to any degree attributable to a vasomodulatory effect.
  • alkylxanthine herein embraces xanthine derivatives having one or more C ⁇ - 4 alkyl, preferably methyl, substituents, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such xanthine derivatives.
  • Dimethylxanthines and trimethylxanthines including caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, are especially preferred. Most preferably, the alkylxanthine compound is caffeine.
  • the total and relative dosage amounts of valdecoxib and of the vasomodulator or alkylxanthine are selected to be therapeutically and/or prophylactically effective for relief of pain associated with the headache or migraine. Suitable dosage amounts will depend on the severity of pain and the particular vasomodulator or alkylxanthine selected.
  • the valdecoxib in a combination therapy with valdecoxib and caffeine, typically the valdecoxib will be administered in a daily dosage amount of about 1 mg to about 100 mg, preferably about 5 mg to about 50 mg, and the caffeine in a daily dosage amount of about 1 mg to about 500 mg, preferably about 10 mg to about 400 mg, more preferably about 20 mg to about 300 mg.
  • the vasomodulator or alkylxanthine component of the combination therapy can be administered in any suitable dosage form by any suitable route, preferably orally.
  • the vasomodulator or alkylxanthine can optionally be coformulated with the valdecoxib in the molded article of the invention.
  • a molded article of the invention optionally comprises both valdecoxib and a vasomodulator or alkylxanthine such as caffeine, in total and relative amounts consistent with the dosage amounts set out hereinabove.
  • phrases "in total and relative amounts effective to relieve pain”, with respect to amounts of valdecoxib and a vasomodulator or alkylxanthine in a composition of the present embodiment, means that these amounts are such that (a) together these components are effective to relieve pain, and (b) each component is or would be capable of contribution to a pain-relieving effect if the other component is or were not present in so great an amount as to obviate such contribution.
  • Valdecoxib Fast-Melt Tablets (Batch A, hereinafter also referred to as Fast- Melt A) were prepared according to the following procedure. Valdecoxib (950 g) and colloidal silicon dioxide (50 g) were co-milled to form a drug powder. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS, 2.5 g), acesulfame K (9 g), mannitol (300 g), and maltose (75 g) were dissolved in water at 60 °C to form a sprayable solution.
  • SLS sodium lauryl sulfate
  • acesulfame K 9 g
  • mannitol 300 g
  • maltose 75 g
  • the drug powder was fluid bed granulated using the sprayable solution under the following conditions: inlet air temperature: 70 C; inlet air volume 10 - 30 CFM; spraying rate: 30 g/minute. Composition of the drug granules is shown in Table 1.
  • Drug granules prepared above were then admixed with a placebo granulation (which comprised approximately 93% mannitol and 7% maltose previously wet granulated together), magnesium stearate, stearic acid, acesulfame K, and peppermint to form a tableting blend.
  • a placebo granulation which comprised approximately 93% mannitol and 7% maltose previously wet granulated together
  • magnesium stearate stearic acid
  • acesulfame K acesulfame K
  • peppermint peppermint
  • Valdecoxib Fast-Melt A was individually administered to each of 4 dogs. Venous blood was collected pre-dose, and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24 hours after oral dose administration. Plasma was separated from blood by centrifugation at 3000 G and samples were stored at -20°C until analysis. Concentrations of valdecoxib in plasma were determined using an HPLC assay. Results are shown in Table 3
  • Valdecoxib Fast-Melt Tablets (Batch B, hereinafter also referred to as Fast- Melt B) were prepared according to the following procedure. Valdecoxib and colloidal silicon dioxide were co-milled to form a drug powder. Sodium lauryl sulfate, acesulfame K, mannitol, and maltose were dissolved in water maintained at not less than 60 °C to form a sprayable solution. To form drug granules, the drug powder was fluid bed granulated using the sprayable solution under the following conditions: inlet air temperature: 70 C; inlet air volume 10 - 30 CFM; spraying rate: 30 g/minute. Composition of the drug granules is shown in Table 4. Table 4. Composition (mg/g) of drug granules
  • Drug granules prepared above were then admixed with a placebo granulation (which comprised approximately 93% mannitol and 7% maltose previously wet granulated together), magnesium stearate, stearic acid, acesulfame K, and peppermint to form a tableting blend.
  • Fast-Melt B tablets were formed by compressing 400 mg of tableting blend on a carver press. Composition of Fast-Melt B is shown in Table 5. Table 5. Composition (% weight) of Fast-Melt B
  • Example 5 Several comparator valdecoxib fast-melts, Cl - C5, were prepared according to the following general procedure.
  • Valdecoxib, silicon dioxide and low moldability mannitol were de-lumped in a Co-mil producing a drug powder mixture.
  • the drug powder mixture was fluidization and an aqueous solution comprising maltose was sprayed onto the fluidized powder bed resulting in wet granules. The wet granules were then fluid bed dried.
  • the resulting dried granules were subjected to a milling step through a Co-mil to form a milled granulate.
  • the milled granulate was blended with flavoring agent (spearmint, peppermint, cherry, strawberry or orange flavor), sweetening agent (acesulfame K) and lubricants (magnesium stearate and stearic acid) to form a blend.
  • flavoring agent pearmint, peppermint, cherry, strawberry or orange flavor
  • sweetening agent acesulfame K
  • lubricants magnesium stearate and stearic acid
  • the tablets were subjected to treatment in a chamber through which air at two specified sets of temperatures and relative humidity conditions was circulated. First, air at a temperature of 25°C and a relative humidity of 80% was circulated through the chamber for about 60 minutes. Second, air at a temperature of 40°C and a relative humidity of 30% was circulated through the chamber for about 60 minutes.
  • compositions (% weight) of comparator valdecoxib fast-melts Cl - C5 are shown in Table 7.
  • Fast-Melt B exhibited better overall flavor quality (lower flavor quality index number) than did any of control valdecoxib fast-melt compositions Cl - C5 of Example 5. Furthermore, Fast-Melt B exhibited less gritty mouth feel (lower grittiness index number) than did each of control valdecoxib fast- melt compositions Cl - C5. Finally, Fast-Melt B exhibited faster disintegration time than did any of control valdecoxib fast-melt compositions Cl - C5.

Abstract

L'invention concerne des comprimés de Valdecoxib se désintégrant rapidement dans la bouche, ainsi que des procédés de préparation de ces formes posologiques. Les compositions selon l'invention sont utiles dans le traitement ou la prévention d'affections ou de troubles induits par la cyclooxygénase-2.
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