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• WO 2005/016900 discloses the compound of formula I (Compound I) as a free base and its corresponding succinate and malonate salts. The compound is reported to have high affinity for dopamine Dl and D2 receptors (antagonist), for the 5-HT 2 receptor (antagonist) and for oci adrenoceptors. In WO 2005/016900 the compound is suggested to be useful for treatment of several diseases in the central nervous system, including psychosis, in particular schizophrenia (positive, negative, and/or depressive symptoms) or other diseases involving psychotic symptoms, such as, e.g., Schizophrenia,
• Schizophreniform Disorder Schizoaffective Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Shared Psychotic Disorder as well other psychotic disorders or diseases associated with psychotic symptoms, e.g. mania in bipolar disorder.
• WO 2005/016900 also suggests the use of compound of formula I for treatment of anxiety disorders, affective disorders including depression, treatment of bipolar disorders, sleep disturbances, migraine, neuroleptic drug induced parkinsonism, as well as cocaine abuse, nicotine abuse, alcohol abuse and other abuse disorders.
• Other publications disclosing the compound of formula I and related compounds, having the above pharmacological profile, are EP 638 073; B ⁇ ges ⁇ K.P.et al. J. Med.
• the compound of formula l is a putative antipsychotic compound with affinity for both dopamine Dl and D2 receptors.
• C AR condition avoidance response
• Cortical Dopamine D2/D3 Receptors are a Common Site of Action for Antipsychotic Drugs; An Original Patient Data Meta-analysis of the SPECT and PET In Vivo, Schizophr Bull. 2008 Feb 26. [Epub in advance of print].).
• the compound of formula I induces a Dl receptor occupancy increase from 32 to 69% in putamen when increasing the dose from 2 to lOmg/day given daily for 18 days.
• Such high level of Dl occupancy is not generally seen with current used antipsychotic drugs (Farde L, Nordstrom AL, Wiesel FA, Pauli S, Halldin C, Sedvall G.
• the compound of formula I have clinically significant therapeutic effects in patients with schizophrenia at doses (from 4mg/day to 14mg/day) that induce only a low level of D2 receptor occupancy. This might well be a consequence of the high Dl receptor occupancy and the unique ratio of Dl versus D2 receptor occupancy displayed by the compound of formula I.
• a low D2 receptor occupancy at therapeutically effective doses will be beneficial in terms of reduced tendency to induce troublesome side effects mediated by D2 receptor blockade, including extrapyramidal side effects and hyperprolactinemia.
• adjuvants examples include cornstarch, lactose, talcum, magnesium stearate, gelatine, gums, and the like.
• Typical fillers are selected from lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, cellulose and microcrystalline cellulose. Any other adjuvant or additive such as colourings, aroma, preservatives, etc, may also be used provided that they are compatible with the active ingredient.
• compound of formula I is intended to designate any form of the compound, such as the free base, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, eg. pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, such as succinate and malonate salts, hydrates or solvates of the free base or salts thereof, as well as anhydrous forms, amorphous forms, or crystalline forms.
• pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof eg. pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, such as succinate and malonate salts, hydrates or solvates of the free base or salts thereof, as well as anhydrous forms, amorphous forms, or crystalline forms.
• suitable organic acids include formic, acetic, trichloroacetic, trifluoroacetic, propionic, benzoic, cinnamic, citric, fumaric, glycolic, itaconic, lactic, methanesulfonic, maleic, malic, malonic, mandelic, oxalic, picric, pyruvic, salicylic, succinic, methane sulfonic, ethanesulfonic, tartaric, ascorbic, pamoic, bismethylene salicylic, ethanedisulfonic, gluconic, citraconic, aspartic, stearic, palmitic, EDTA, glycolic, p-aminobenzoic, glutamic, benzenesulfonic, p-toluenesulfonic acids, theophylline acetic acids, as well as the 8-halotheophyllines, for example 8-bromotheophylline and the
• the compound of formula I may exist in unsolvated form, as well as in solvated forms with pharmaceutically acceptable solvents such as water, ethanol and the like.
• solvated forms are considered to be equivalent to unsolvated forms for the purposes of this invention.
• the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition
• a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula (I)
• the composition comprising the compound of formula I is for treatment of cognitive dysfunction, schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Shared Psychotic Disorder, mania in bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, maintenance of bipolar disorders, sleep disturbances, migraine, neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism, or cocaine abuse, nicotine abuse, or alcohol abuse.
• Typical use of the composition of the invention is in the treatment of schizophrenia, such as positive symptoms of schizophrenia, or cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia.
• the present invention relates to use of a compound of formula (I) for the preparation of a medicament for treatment of cognitive dysfunction, schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Shared Psychotic Disorder, mania in bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, maintenance of bipolar disorders, sleep disturbances, migraine, neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism, or cocaine abuse, nicotine abuse, or alcohol abuse, wherein the compound of formula I is present in a therapeutically effective amount of from 4-14 mg calculated as the free base.
• the present invention also relates to a method of treating cognitive dysfunction, schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Delusional Disorder, Brief Psychotic Disorder, Shared Psychotic Disorder, mania in bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, maintenance of bipolar disorders, sleep disturbances, migraine, neuroleptic-induced parkinsonism, or cocaine abuse, nicotine abuse, or alcohol abuse, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of from 4-14 mg calculated as the free base of the compound of formula I to a patient in need thereof.
• the compound of formula I is formulated for oral administration, such as a tablet or capsule, typically a tablet.
• the composition, such as a tablet, is typically for oral administration once daily.
• the compound of formula I is in the form of a succinate or malonate salt.
• the succinate salt typically, the succinate salt.
• the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 4-12 mg. In further embodiments of the composition, use, or method of treatment, the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 5-14 mg.
• the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 4-6 mg, such as 5 mg.
• the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 6-8 mg, such as 7 mg.
• the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 8- 10 mg.
• the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 10-12 mg. In further embodiments of the composition, use, or method of treatment, the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 12-14 mg, such as 14 mg.
• the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 7-9 mg.
• the amount of the compound of formula (I) is from 9-11 mg, such as 10 mg
• the composition further comprises povidone, such as Kollidone 30 (CAS-No. 94800-10-9), or copovidone, such as Kollidone VA64 (CAS-No. 25086-89-9), as a binder.
• povidone such as Kollidone 30 (CAS-No. 94800-10-9)
• copovidone such as Kollidone VA64 (CAS-No. 25086-89-9)
• the binder is typically present in a concentration range of from 2-10% (w/w), such as 2-4%, 4-6%, 6-8%, 8-10%, 2-8%, 4-8%, 4-10%, or 6-10% (w/w).
• binder (i) and povidone or copovidone as binder.
• binder is Kollidone VA64.
• the binder is present in a concentration range of from 2- 10% (w/w). Typically in a concentration range of from 2-4%, 4-6%, 6-8%, or 8-10% (w/w).
• typical fillers are selected from calcium hydrogen phosphate lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, cellulose and microcrystalline cellulose, and preferably lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, cellulose and microcrystalline cellulose, such as lactose.
• the filler such as anyone of the above, is in a concentration range of from 15-50% (w/w).
• the filler such as anyone of lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, cellulose and microcrystalline cellulose, is in a concentration range of from 15-25 %, 20-50%, 30-45% (w/w).
• the compound of formula (I) is in the form of the succinate salt.
• the safety and efficacy of the compound of formula I in schizophrenic patient will be investigated by standard measures of efficacy (including the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale [PANSS] and the Clinical Global Impressions scale [CGI]) and safety.
• eligible patients will be randomised in a 2:1 ratio to blinded treatment with either the compound of formula I (e.g. at doses of 5, 7, 10 and 14mg/day) or placebo for 8 weeks.
• the study includes 5 parts with increasing doses of the compound of formula I and a decision to initiate the next dose level will be based on safety and tolerability assessment based on the previous part of the study.
• the efficacy and the safety of the compound of formula I will be evaluated in comparison to the pooled placebo group from all parts of the study.
• the compound of formula I has been shown to possess cognition enhancing properties in preclinical models of cognitive dysfunctions. It is believed that the 5- HT6 receptor affinity of the compound of formula I is involved in the precognitive effects of the compound. Furthermore, it is believed that such pro- cognitive effect of the compound of formula I will be evident at a low level of D2 receptor occupancy, which is beneficial in terms of the side-effect profile.
• the effect of the compound of formula I on cognitive deficits in schizophrenic patients will be assessed in a clinical trial where eligible patients will be randomised in a 1 : 1 ratio to blinded treatment with flexible doses of either the compound of formula I (5 to 7mg/day) or olanzapine (10 to 15mg/day) for 12 weeks.
• the efficacy of the compound of formula I on cognitive symptoms will be assessed using the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) scale (Keefe RS, Goldberg TE, Harvey PD, Gold JM, Poe MP, Coughenour L.
• the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia reliability, sensitivity, and comparison with a standard neurocognitive battery. Schizophr Res. 2004;68(2- 3):283-97.i. Schizophr Res. 2004;68(2-3):283-97.).
• the compound of formula I is formulated as immediate release film-coated tablet intended for oral administration. Tablets containing compound of formula I in this example are made in two strengths, 5 and 7 mg.
• the product containing compound of formula l is a white film-coated tablet encapsulated in a brownish red hard capsule. Other strengths, such as 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 1 1, 12, 13, or 14 mg, may be prepared in the same manner.
• compositions of the tablets 5 mg and 7 mg are given below in Table 1.
• the method of granulation is a traditional wet granulation process using copovidone (Kollidone VA64) as a dry binder and water as granulation liquid.
• copovidone Kerdone VA64
• water granulation liquid
• Ad magnesium stearate to the mixer and mix.
• Compress the granulate into tablets on a tablet compressing machine Compress the granulate into tablets on a tablet compressing machine.
• FIG. 1 A flow diagram of the manufacturing process and process controls is shown in figure 1.
• copovidone as binder leads to tablets with better pharmaceutical technical properties, e.g. the cabability of producing harder tablets with low loss on friability without compromising the disintegration time, as demonstrated in table 5:
• Compound I is formulated as immediate release film-coated tablet intended for oral administration. Tablets containing compound of formula I in this example are made in two strengths, 2.5 and 5 mg.
• the product containing compound of formula I is a white film-coated tablet encapsulated in a brownish red hard capsule.
• Other strengths, such as 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 mg, may be prepared in the same manner.
• compositions of the tablets 2.5 mg and 5 mg are given below in Table
• Table 7 Composition of tablets 2.5 mg and 5 mg (calcium phosphate form.)
• the current pharmacopoeia is used 2 Volatile material
• FIG. 1 A flow diagram of the manufacturing process and process controls is shown in figure 1.
• copovidone as binder (Formulation No. 6) leads to tablets with good pharmaceutical technical properties, e.g. a relative long disintegration time permitting the tablets to be swallowed as whole tablets (as demonstrated in table 10) and acceptable stability data (as demonstrated in table 11): Table 10. Comparision of pharmaceutical technical data for tablets containing compound of formula I succinate with the composition given in table 9.
• Compound I is formulated as immediate release film-coated tablet intended for oral administration. Tablets containing compound of formula I in this example are made in two strengths, 2.5 and 5 mg.
• the product containing compound of formula l is a white film-coated tablet encapsulated in a brownish red hard capsule.
• Other strengths, such as 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 mg, may be prepared in the same manner.
• compositions of the tablets 2.5 mg and 5 mg are given below in Table 12 and Table 13.
• Manufacturing process and process controls is as in Example 1. A flow diagram of the manufacturing process and process controls is shown in figure 1. Table 12 Composition of tablets 2.5 mg and 5 mg (calcium phosphate formulation)
• the current pharmacopoeia is used 2 Volatile material

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