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Definitions

• This invention relates to the field of formulations for orally administered drugs.
• an orally administered drug must be absorbed into the bloodstream through epithelial cells lining the gastrointestinal tract.
• Many drug candidates cannot be orally administered because of poor absorptive characteristics.
• the development of reagents suitable for medicinal use that improve oral bioavailability when co-administered with pharmaceuticals is a primary focus in drug development and medicinal chemistry.
• the formulations include a PEG fatty acid monoester, a PEG fatty acid diester, a PPG fatty acid monoester, a PPG fatty acid diester, or a mixture thereof.
• the invention features a pharmaceutical composition in oral dosage form including (a) a drug; and (b) an additive including a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester, wherein the additive is present in an amount sufficient to increase the oral bioavailability of the drug, and wherein the pharmaceutical composition is (i) substantially free of monoglycerides; (ii) substantially free of diglycerides; (iii) substantially free of triglycerides; (iv) substantially free of free polyethylene glycol; (v) substantially free of free polypropylene glycol; (vi) substantially free of fatty acid; (vii) substantially free of glycerol; (viii) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid ester; (ix) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester; (x) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester; (xi) includes a substantially monodisperse PEG fatty acid ester; (xii) includes a substantially pure PPG fatty acid ester;
• the pharmaceutical composition is a unit dosage form including from 250 milligrams to 5.0 grams of drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g., from 250 mg to 500 mg, 400 mg to 750 mg, 600 mg to 1.5 g, 1.0 g to 2.5 g, 1.5 g to 3.0 g, or 2.5 g to 5.0 g).
• the unit dosage form can be, for example, a reconstitutable dosage form (e.g., an effervescent tablet or a sprinkle), a hard gel capsule, or a soft gel capsule.
• the pharmaceutical composition includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester.
• the ratio by weight of the PEG fatty acid diester to the drug is greater than 1: 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1 : 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 10:1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the PEG fatty acid diester can, for example, be the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 2 to 12 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units).
• the PEG fatty acid diester can be formed, for example, from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the pharmaceutical composition includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester.
• the ratio by weight of the PEG fatty acid monoester to the drug is greater than 1: 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1 : 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 20:1, from 3:1 to 10: 1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the PEG fatty acid monoester can be, for example, the dodecanoate monoester, the decanoate monoester, or the octanoate monoester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PEG units, from 2 to 10 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units).
• the PEG fatty acid monoester can be, for example, formed from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the pharmaceutical composition includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester.
• the ratio by weight of the PPG fatty acid diester to the drug is greater than 1: 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1 : 1 to 20: 1, from 2:1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 20: 1, from 3:1 to 10: 1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the PPG fatty acid diester can be, for example, the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polypropylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PPG units, 2 to 10 PPG units, from 4 to 10 PPG units, or from 6 to 9 PPG units).
• the PPG fatty acid diester can be formed from a polypropylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PPG units in length.
• the pharmaceutical composition includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PPG fatty acid monoester.
• the ratio by weight of the PPG fatty acid monoester to the drug is greater than 1: 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1: 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 10: 1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the PPG fatty acid monoester can be, for example, the dodecanoate monoester, the decanoate monoester, or the octanoate monoester of a polypropylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PPG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PPG units, from 2 to 10 PPG units, from 4 to 10 PPG units, or from 6 to 9 PPG units).
• the PPG fatty acid monoester can be formed, for example, from a polypropylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PPG units in length.
• the invention features a reconstitutable pharmaceutical composition including from 0.5% to 20% (w/w) (e.g., from 0.5% to 2%, 1.5% to 10%, 2.5% to 12%, or from 7.5% to 20% (w/w)) of a drug; and from 40% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) an additive including a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester, wherein the additive is present in an amount sufficient to increase the oral bioavailability of the drug, and wherein the pharmaceutical composition is (i) substantially free of monoglycerides; (ii) substantially free of diglycerides; (iii) substantially free of triglycerides; (iv) substantially free of free polyethylene glycol; (v) substantially free of free polypropylene glycol; (vi) substantially free of fatty acid; (vii) substantially free of glycerol; (viii) includes
• the reconstitutable pharmaceutical composition includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester.
• the ratio by weight of the PEG fatty acid diester to the drug is greater than 1 : 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1 : 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3:1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 10: 1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the PEG fatty acid diester can be, for example, the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PEG units, from 2 to 10 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units).
• the PEG fatty acid diester can be formed, for example, from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the reconstitutable pharmaceutical composition includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester.
• the ratio by weight of the PEG fatty acid monoester to the drug is greater than 1: 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1 : 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 10:1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the PEG fatty acid monoester can be, for example, the dodecanoate monoester, the decanoate monoester, or the octanoate monoester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PEG units, from 2 to 10 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units).
• the PEG fatty acid monoester can be formed, for example, from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the reconstitutable pharmaceutical composition includes a substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester.
• the ratio by weight of the PPG fatty acid diester to the drug is greater than 1 :1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1 : 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3:1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 10: 1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the PPG fatty acid diester can be, for example, the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polypropylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PPG units, from 2 to 10 PPG units, from 4 to 10 PPG units, or from 6 to 9 PPG units).
• the PPG fatty acid diester can be formed, for example, from a polypropylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PPG units in length.
• the reconstitutable pharmaceutical composition includes a substantially pure PPG fatty acid monoester.
• the ratio by weight of the PPG fatty acid monoester to the drug is greater than 1 : 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1 : 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 10: 1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the PPG fatty acid monoester can, for example, be the dodecanoate monoester, the decanoate monoester, or the octanoate monoester of a polypropylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PPG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PPG units, from 2 to 10 PPG units, from 4 to 10 PPG units, or from 6 to 9 PPG units).
• the PPG fatty acid monoester can be formed, for example, from a polypropylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PPG units in length.
• the reconstitutable pharmaceutical composition is a liquid concentrate that can form an emulsion when mixed with water, or is a solid (e.g., a powder) that can be mixed with water, such as a self emulsifying composition.
• the reconstitutable pharmaceutical composition can be a liquid for reconstitution, a powder for reconstitution, or a suspension for reconstitution.
• the reconstitutable pharmaceutical composition is a liquid, semi-solid, solid, or solid matrix that can be mixed with water (e.g., such as a self emulsifying composition).
• the reconstitutable pharmaceutical can be formulated, for example, in unit dosage form for oral administration as a hard gel capsule, soft gel capsule, effervescent tablet, or as a sprinkle.
• the invention features a pharmaceutical composition in oral dosage form including: (a) cefepime, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) an additive including a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester, wherein the additive is present in an amount sufficient to increase the oral bioavailability of the drug and wherein the ratio by weight of the additive to the cefepime is greater than 1 : 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1: 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 10: 1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• the pharmaceutical composition includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of the additive (e.g., substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester, substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester, substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester, substantially pure PPG fatty acid monoester, substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester, and/or saccharide).
• the additive e.g., substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester, substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester, substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester, substantially pure PPG fatty acid monoester, substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester, and/or saccharide.
• the pharmaceutical composition is in a unit dosage form including from 250 milligrams to 5.0 grams of cefepime, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (e.g., from 250 mg to 500 mg, 400 mg to 750 mg, 600 mg to 1.5 g, 1.0 g to 2.5 g, 1.5 g to 3.0 g, or 2.5 g to 5.0 g).
• the unit dosage form can be a reconstitutable dosage form (e.g., an effervescent tablet or a sprinkle), a hard gel capsule, or a soft gel capsule.
• the pharmaceutical composition can include a PEG fatty acid ester can be formed, for example, from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the pharmaceutical composition can be (i) substantially free of monoglycerides; (ii) substantially free of diglycerides; (iii) substantially free of triglycerides; (iv) substantially free of free polyethylene glycol; (v) substantially free of free polypropylene glycol; (vi) substantially free of fatty acid; and/or (vii) substantially free of glycerol.
• the pharmaceutical composition can include (a) a substantially pure PEG fatty acid ester; (b) a substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester (e.g., the dodecanoate monoester, the decanoate monoester, or the octanoate monoester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PEG units, from 2 to 10 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units)); (c) a substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester (e.g., the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 2 to 12 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units)); (d) a substantially monodisperse PEG fatty acid ester; (e) a substantially pure PPG fatty acid ester
• polypropylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PPG units, 2 to 10 PPG units, from 4 to 10 PPG units, or from 6 to 9 PPG units)); or (h) a substantially monodisperse PPG fatty acid ester.
• the invention features a pharmaceutical composition in oral dosage form including: (a) from 1.0 grams to 5.0 grams of a drug (e.g., from 1.0 g to 1.5 g, 1.0 g to 2.5 g, 1.5 g to 3.0 g, or 2.5 g to 5.0 g); and (b) an additive including a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester, wherein the additive is present in an amount sufficient to increase the oral bioavailability of the drug and wherein the ratio by weight of the additive to the cefepime is greater than 1 : 1, 2: 1, 2.5: 1, 3.0: 1, or 3.5: 1 (e.g., from 1 : 1 to 20: 1, from 2: 1 to 20: 1, from 2.5: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 20: 1, from 3: 1 to 10: 1, or from 4: 1 to 20: 1).
• a drug e.g., from 1.0 g to 1.5 g, 1.0 g to 2.5 g, 1.5 g to 3.0 g, or
• the additive can further include from 0.5% to 20% (w/w) (e.g., 0.5% to 2.5%, 1.0% to 5.0%, 2.5% to 5.0%, 5.0% to 7.5%, 7.5% to 12.5%, 12.5% to 17.5%, 17.5% to 20.0%, or from 0.75% to 12.5 % (w/w)) saccharide (e.g., sucrose or fructose).
• w/w e.g., 0.5% to 2.5%, 1.0% to 5.0%, 2.5% to 5.0%, 5.0% to 7.5%, 7.5% to 12.5%, 12.5% to 17.5%, 17.5% to 20.0%, or from 0.75% to 12.5 % (w/w)) saccharide (e.g., sucrose or fructose).
• saccharide e.g., sucrose or fructose
• the additive can further include from 1% to 20% (w/w) (e.g., from 1% to 10%, 4% to 12%, 7.5% to 15%, or from 10% to 20% (w/w)) a polysorbate surfactant (e.g., polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate or any other polysorbate surfactant described herein).
• a polysorbate surfactant e.g., polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate or any other polysorbate surfactant described herein.
• the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention further include an additive selected from acyl carnitines.
• the formulations of the invention can be used in conjunction with any drug, such as a ⁇ -lactam antibiotic (e.g., cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams, penicillins, penems, carbacephems, and oxacephems).
• the drug is a cephalosporin, or a salt thereof (e.g., cefepime, cefalonium, cephaloridine, cefpimizole, ceftazidime, cefluprenam, cefozopran, cefpirome, cefquinome, cefmepidium, ceftaroline, ceftaroline fosamil, and salts thereof).
• the drug can be, for example, cefepime, or a salt thereof.
• the drug is a carbapenem, or a salt thereof (e.g., meropenem or ertapenem, or a salt thereof).
• the invention features a kit including: (a) a first container including a drug; (b) a second container including an additive including a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester; and (c) instructions for mixing the contents of the first container with the contents of the second container, wherein the first container and the second container are (i) substantially free of monoglycerides; (ii) substantially free of diglycerides; (iii) substantially free of triglycerides; (iv) substantially free of free polyethylene glycol; (v) substantially free of free polypropylene glycol; (vi) substantially free of fatty acid; (vii) substantially free of glycerol; (viii) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid ester; (ix) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester; (x) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester; (xi) includes a substantially monodisperse PEG fatty acid ester; (xii) includes a substantially pure P
• the second container includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester.
• the PEG fatty acid diester can be, for example, the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 2 to 12 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units).
• the PEG fatty acid diester can be formed, for example, from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the second container includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester.
• the PEG fatty acid monoester can be, for example, the dodecanoate monoester, the decanoate monoester, or the octanoate monoester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PEG units, from 2 to 10 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units).
• the PEG fatty acid monoester can be formed, for example, from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the second container includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester.
• the PPG fatty acid diester can be, for example, the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polypropylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PPG units, 2 to 10 PPG units, from 4 to 10 PPG units, or from 6 to 9 PPG units).
• the PPG fatty acid diester can be formed, for example, from a polypropylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PPG units in length.
• the second container includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PPG fatty acid monoester.
• the PPG fatty acid monoester can be, for example, the dodecanoate monoester, the decanoate monoester, or the octanoate monoester of a polypropylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PPG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PPG units, from 2 to 10 PPG units, from 4 to 10 PPG units, or from 6 to 9 PPG units).
• the PPG fatty acid monoester can be formed, for example, from a polypropylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PPG units in length.
• mixing the contents of the first container with the second container forms a composition including from 0.5% to 20% (w/w) (e.g., from 0.5% to 2%, 1.5% to 10%, 2.5% to 12%, or from 7.5% to 20% (w/w)) of a drug; and from 40% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) an additive including a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester.
• the kits of the invention optionally include further instructions for mixing the contents of the first container and the contents of the second container with water to form an emulsion.
• kits of the invention can be used in conjunction with any drug, such as a ⁇ -lactam antibiotic (e.g., cephalosporins, carbapenems, monobactams, penicillins, penems, carbacephems, and oxacephems).
• the drug is a cephalosporin, or a salt thereof (e.g., cefepime, cefalonium, cephaloridine, cefpimizole, ceftazidime, cefluprenam, cefozopran, cefpirome, cefquinome, cefmepidium, ceftaroline, ceftaroline fosamil, and salts thereof).
• the drug can be, for example, cefepime, or a salt thereof.
• the drug is a carbapenem, or a salt thereof (e.g., meropenem or ertapenem, or a salt thereof).
• the first container of the kit includes from 250 milligrams to 5.0 grams (e.g., from 250 mg to 500 mg, 400 mg to 750 mg, 600 mg to 1.5 g, 1.0 g to 2.5 g, 1.5 g to 3.0 g, or 2.5 g to 5.0 g) of cefepime, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the second container in the kit can include from 0.5 grams to 20 grams (e.g., from 500 mg to 1.5 g, 1.0 g to 1.750 g, 1.5 g to 3.5 g, 2.0 g to 6.5 g, 2.5 g to 5.5 g, or 4.5 g to 20 g) PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester.
• the PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester can be any substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester described herein, such as a decanoate diester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units.
• the invention further features a composition including an additive including a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester, wherein the composition is (i) substantially free of monoglycerides; (ii) substantially free of diglycerides; (iii) substantially free of triglycerides; (iv) substantially free of free polyethylene glycol; (v) substantially free of free polypropylene glycol; (vi) substantially free of fatty acid; (vii) substantially free of glycerol; (viii) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid ester; (ix) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester; (x) includes a substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester; (xi) includes a substantially monodisperse PEG fatty acid ester; (xii) includes a substantially pure PPG fatty acid ester; (xiii) includes a substantially pure PPG fatty acid monoester; (xiv) includes a substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester; or (xv) includes
• the composition includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester.
• the PEG fatty acid diester can be, for example, the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 2 to 12 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units).
• the PEG fatty acid diester can be formed, for example, from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the composition includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester.
• the PEG fatty acid monoester can be, for example, the dodecanoate monoester, the decanoate monoester, or the octanoate monoester of a polyethylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PEG units, from 2 to 10 PEG units, from 4 to 10 PEG units, or from 6 to 9 PEG units).
• the PEG fatty acid monoester can be formed, for example, from a polyethylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PEG units in length.
• the composition includes from 10% to 80% (w/w) (e.g., from 10% to 35%, 15% to 45%, 25% to 50%, 35% to 65%, 40% to 75%, 55% to 80%, or from 60% to 80% (w/w)) of a substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester.
• the PPG fatty acid diester can be, for example, the dodecanoate diester, the decanoate diester, or the octanoate diester of a polypropylene glycol having from 1 to 20 PEG units (e.g., from 1 to 12 PPG units, 2 to 10 PPG units, from 4 to 10 PPG units, or from 6 to 9 PPG units).
• the PPG fatty acid diester can be formed, for example, from a polypropylene glycol mixture having an average chain length of from 8 to 9 PPG units in length.
• the composition can further include from 2% to 20% (w/w) (e.g., from 2% to 10%, 4% to 12%, 7.5% to 15%, or from 10% to 20% (w/w)) a polysorbate surfactant (e.g., polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate, or any other polysorbate surfactant described herein).
• a polysorbate surfactant e.g., polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate, or any other polysorbate surfactant described herein.
• the composition can further include from 5% to 40% (w/w) (e.g., from 5% to 10%, 8% to 25%, 15% to 35%, or from 17% to 40% (w/w)) saccharide (e.g., sucrose or fructose).
• a kit including (i) the composition described above; and (ii) instructions for mixing the composition with a drug (e.g., cefepime, or a salt thereof, or any other drug described herein).
• the invention also features a method of treating a bacterial infection in a subject, the method including administering to the subject any of the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention including an antibiotic, where the composition is administered in an amount effective to treat the infection.
• the bacterial infection is pneumonia, upper and lower respiratory tract infection, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infection, complicated skin and skin structure infection, soft tissue infection, bone and joint infection, diabetic foot infections, hospital-acquired lung infection, acute bacterial otitis media, bacterial pneumonia, complicated infection, noncomplicated infection, pyelonephritis, uncomplicated intra-abdominal infection, complicated intra-abdominal infection, deep- seated abscess, bacterial sepsis, central nervous system infection, bacteremia, wound infection, peritonitis, meningitis, infections after burn, uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infection, gastro-intestinal tract infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, endocarditis, febrile neutropenia, and intravascular infection.
• the drug is cefepime and the infection is pneumonia, febrile neutropenia, uncomplicated or complicated urinary tract infection, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infection, or complicated intra-abdominal infection.
• the drug is cefepime and the bacterial infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter spp., Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Bacteroides fragilis, or viridans group streptococci.
• the subject receives intravenous antibiotics (e.g., an intravenous monobactam, penicillin, cephalosporin, penem, or carbapenem treatment) prior to the oral administration of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
• intravenous antibiotics e.g., an intravenous monobactam, penicillin, cephalosporin, penem, or carbapenem treatment
• the methods and compositions of the invention can be used to compliment intravenous antibiotic dosing regimens, allowing the subject to transition to an oral dosing regimen as an out-patient treatment.
• the formulations of the invention can be used in conjunction with an echinocandin class compound (e.g., caspofungin, echinocandin B, anidulafungin, pneumocandin B 0 , aculeacin ⁇ ⁇ , micafungin, compound 1, compound 2, and salts thereof).
• an echinocandin class compound e.g., caspofungin, echinocandin B, anidulafungin, pneumocandin B 0 , aculeacin ⁇ ⁇ , micafungin, compound 1, compound 2, and salts thereof.
• the invention features a method of treating a fungal infection in a subject by orally administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition of the invention including an antifungal agent, wherein the composition is administered in an amount effective to treat the infection.
• the fungal infection is selected from tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, onychomycosis, perionychomycosis, pityriasis versicolor, oral thrush, vaginal candidosis, respiratory tract candidosis, biliary candidosis, esophageal candidosis, urinary tract candidosis, systemic candidosis, mucocutaneous candidosis, aspergillosis, fungal sinusitis, mucormycosis,
• the fungal infection is caused by Candida albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. glabrata, C. guilliermondii, C. krusei, C. tropicalis, C. kefyr, C. lusitaniae, C. dubliniensis, Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus, A. terreus, A. nidulans, or A. niger.
• kits including: a) any composition of the invention; and b) instructions for administering the composition to a subject diagnosed with a bacterial infection or fungal infection.
• acyl carnitine is meant a chemical moiety with the formula:
• R is a partially-saturated straight chain or branched hydrocarbon group having between 8 and 26 carbon atoms.
• Acyl carnitines are derived carnitine (D or L form, or a mixture thereof) and a fatty acid.
• the acyl carnitine can be an ester of a fatty acid having 12 carbon atoms and 0, 1 or 2 double bonds, having 16 carbon atoms and 0, 1 or 2 double bonds, those with 18 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, those with 20 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 4 double bonds, or those with 22 carbon atoms and 4, 5 or 6 double bonds.
• Acyl carnitines include, without limitation, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19
• docosahexanoyl carnitine lauroyl carnitine, oleoyl carnitine, palmitoyl carnitine, decanoyl carnitine, dodecanoyl carnitine, myristoyl carnitine, and stearoyl carnitine.
• administering refers to peroral administration of a drug to a subject.
• an amount sufficient is meant the amount of an additive required to increase the oral bioavailability of a drug.
• charged low molecular weight drug refers to a drug or salt thereof having a molecular weight of from 150 to 200, 200 to 1,200, 200 to 1,000, 200 to 800, 200 to 750, 200 to 700, 300 to 1,000, or 400 to 1,000 daltons, and bearing a charged group.
• Charged low molecular weight drugs include, without limitation, cephalosporins bearing a positive charge on a quaternary nitrogen atom, such as cefepime, cefalonium, cephaloridine, cefpimizole, ceftazidime, cefluprenam, cefozopran, cefpirome, cefquinome, cefmepidium, ceftaroline, and ceftaroline fosamil.
• an effective amount is meant the amount of drug required to treat or prevent an infection or a disease associated with an infection.
• the effective amount of drug used to practice the invention for therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of conditions caused by or contributed to by a microbial infection varies depending upon the manner of administration, the age, body weight, and general health of the subject. Ultimately, the attending physician will decide the appropriate amount and dosage regimen. Such amount is referred to as an "effective" amount.
• excipient is meant those a component of a pharmaceutical composition containing a drug
• compositions of the invention include, without limitation, certain diluents, binders, fillers, and flavorings, the absence of which does not result in reduced oral bioavailability for a given pharmaceutical composition.
• fatty acid is meant an aliphatic carboxylic acid.
• Fatty acids include, but are not limited to, fatty acids having between 8 and 12 carbon atoms, linear and branched fatty acids, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and fatty acids having a hydroxyl group at the termination position of its side chain (i.e., fatty acids bearing a primary hydroxyl group).
• Exemplary fatty acids are caprylic acid (octanoic acid), pelargonic acid (nonanoic acid), capric acid (decanoic acid), and lauric acid (dodecanoic acid), and their primary hydroxyl forms 8-hydroxy octanoic acid, 9-hydroxy nonanoic acid, 10-hydroxy decanoic acid, and 12-hydroxy dodecanoic acid.
• hard capsule is meant a capsule that includes a membrane that forms a two-part, capsule- shaped, container capable of carrying a solid, semi-solid, or liquid payload of drug, additive(s), and, optionally, excipients.
• an “increase the oral bioavailability” is meant at least 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, or 300% greater bioavailability of an orally administered drug, as a measured average of AUC in canine subjects (e.g., as described in the examples) for an oral dosage form of the invention including a cephalosporin or carbapenem formulated with one or more additives in comparison to the same drug formulated without any additives.
• the subjects have gastrointestinal tracts that have not been surgically manipulated in a manner that would alter the oral bioavailability of a drug.
• microemulsion is meant a clear, stable, isotropic liquid mixture of oil, water, and surfactant, optionally in combination with a cosurfactant.
• the aqueous phase may contain salt(s) and/or other ingredients in addition to a biologically active agent.
• microemulsions form upon simple mixing of the components and do not require the high shear conditions generally used in the formation of ordinary emulsions.
• the two basic types of microemulsions are direct (oil dispersed in water, o/w) and reversed (water dispersed in oil, w/o).
• self-emulsifying refers to a formulation that, upon contact with an aqueous medium, spontaneously forms an emulsion.
• the self-emulsifying compositions and formulations of the invention can form stable emulsions in solutions that are greater than 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, or 90% (w/w) water.
• emulsion is meant a suspension having a continuous aqueous phase and a dispersed lipid phase including one or more additives (e.g., a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester) and a drug.
• Emulsions may be partially, temporarily and/or completely stable.
• stable emulsion is meant an emulsion that will not separate into its components under the conditions for which it was made.
• liquid dosage form is meant a solution or suspension or emulsion from which a dose is measured out (i.e., a teaspoon, tablespoon, or a number of cubic centimeters or fluid ounces for oral administration to a subject.
• oral bioavailability refers to the fraction of drug absorbed following oral administration to a subject as measured by the blood circulating concentration in comparison to the blood circulating concentration observed for the 100% bioavailability observed with intravenously or intraarterially administered drug.
• salt refers to any pharmaceutically acceptable salt, such as a non-toxic acid addition salt, metal salt, or metal complex, commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Acid addition salts include organic acids, such as acetic, lactic, pamoic, maleic, citric, malic, ascorbic, succinic, benzoic, palmitic, suberic, salicylic, tartaric, methanesulfonic, toluenesulfonic, or trifluoroacetic acids, and inorganic acids, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, and phosphoric acid.
• Representative alkali or alkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, among others.
• PEG fatty acid ester refers to PEG fatty acid monoesters and PEG fatty acid diesters, and mixtures thereof.
• PEG fatty acid monoester refers to C 8 -Ci 2 fatty acid monoesters of polyethylene glycol.
• PEG fatty acid diester refers to C 8 -Ci 2 fatty acid diesters of polyethylene glycol.
• PPG fatty acid ester refers to PPG fatty acid monoesters and PPG fatty acid diesters, and mixtures thereof.
• PPG fatty acid monoester refers to C 8 -Ci 2 fatty acid monoesters of polypropylene glycol.
• PPG fatty acid diester refers to C 8 -Ci 2 fatty acid diesters of polypropylene glycol.
• the term "substantially free of monoglycerides” refers to formulations of the invention including less than 1%, 0.5%, 0.25%, or 0.05% (w/w) monoglycerides (i.e., fatty acid monoesters of glycerol).
• the term "substantially free of diglycerides” refers to formulations of the invention including less than 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1 %, or 0.05% (w/w) diglycerides (i.e., fatty acid diesters of glycerol).
• substantially free of triglycerides refers to formulations of the invention including less than 1%, 0.5%, 0.25%, or 0.05% (w/w) triglycerides (i.e., fatty acid triesters of glycerol).
• substantially free of free polyethylene glycol refers to formulations of the invention including less than 15%, 5%, 3%, 1 %, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) chemically unmodified polyethylene glycol.
• substantially free of free polypropylene glycol refers to formulations of the invention including less than 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1 %, or 0.05% (w/w) chemically unmodified polypropylene glycol.
• substantially free of fatty acid refers to formulations of the invention including less than 10%, 8%, 6%, 4%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.25%, or 0.05% (w/w) fatty acids and fatty acid salts.
• the term "substantially free of glycerol” refers to formulations of the invention including less than 2%, 1 %, 0.5%, 0.25%, or 0.05% (w/w) glycerol.
• substantially monodisperse refers to PEG fatty acid esters and PPG fatty acid esters in which the size distribution of the polyether component (i.e., the polyethylene glycol or polypropylene glycol component) is either completely monodisperse, or a mixture in which 90%, 94%, 96%, 98%, or 99% (w/w) of the polyethers are identical in length (e.g., from 1 to 20 repeating units in length).
• the polyether component i.e., the polyethylene glycol or polypropylene glycol component
• a PEG fatty acid ester or PPG fatty acid ester formed from a polyether that is not substantially monodisperse is referred to herein as "polydisperse.”
• the PEG fatty acid esters and PPG fatty acid esters used in the formulations of the invention can include either monodisperse (i.e., substantially a single molecular weight) or polydisperse polyether moieties of a predetermined size or size range (e.g., PEGl to PEG 40).
• substantially pure PEG fatty acid ester refers to formulations of the invention including one or more a PEG fatty acid esters formed from a fatty acid of chain length n and including less than 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.1% (w/w) fatty acid esters formed from a fatty acid of chain length other than n.
• a formulation including substantially pure CIO PEG fatty acid ester includes less than 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.1% (w/w) PEG fatty acid esters formed from C8, C9, Cl l, and C12 fatty acids.
• substantially pure PEG fatty acid monoester refers to formulations of the invention including a PEG fatty acid monoester formed from a fatty acid of chain length n, and (i) including less than 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.1% (w/w) PEG fatty acid diesters, and (ii) including less than 6%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) PEG fatty acid monoesters formed from a fatty acid of chain length other than n.
• a formulation including substantially pure CIO PEG fatty acid monoester includes less than 6%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) PEG fatty acid monoesters formed from C8, C9, Cl l, and C12 fatty acids.
• substantially pure PEG fatty acid diester refers to formulations of the invention including a PEG fatty acid diester formed from a fatty acid of chain length n, and (i) including less than 20% 15%, 10%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.1% (w/w) PEG fatty acid monoesters, and (ii) including less than 6%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) PEG fatty acid diesters formed from a fatty acid of chain length other than n.
• a formulation including substantially pure CIO PEG fatty acid diester includes less than 6%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) PEG fatty acid diesters formed from C8, C9, CI 1, and C12 fatty acids.
• substantially pure PPG fatty acid ester refers to formulations of the invention including one or more a PPG fatty acid esters formed from a fatty acid of chain length n and including less than 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.1% (w/w) fatty acid esters formed from a fatty acid of chain length other than n.
• a formulation including substantially pure CIO PPG fatty acid ester includes less than 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.1% (w/w) PPG fatty acid esters formed from C8, C9, Cl l, and C12 fatty acids.
• substantially pure PPG fatty acid monoester refers to formulations of the invention including a PPG fatty acid monoester formed from a fatty acid of chain length n, and (i) including less than 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.1% (w/w) PPG fatty acid diesters, and (ii) including less than 6%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) PPG fatty acid monoesters formed from a fatty acid of chain length other than n.
• a formulation including substantially pure CIO PPG fatty acid monoester includes less than 6%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) PPG fatty acid monoesters formed from C8, C9, Cl l, and C12 fatty acids.
• substantially pure PPG fatty acid diester refers to formulations of the invention including a PPG fatty acid diester formed from a fatty acid of chain length n, and (i) including less than 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.1% (w/w) PPG fatty acid monoesters, and (ii) including less than 6%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) PPG fatty acid diesters formed from a fatty acid of chain length other than n.
• a formulation including substantially pure CIO PPG fatty acid diester includes less than 6%, 5%, 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, or 0.05% (w/w) PPG fatty acid diesters formed from C8, C9, CI 1, and C12 fatty acids.
• soft capsule is meant a capsule molded into a single container carrying a liquid payload or semi-solid containing drug, additive(s), and, optionally, excipients (i.e., including emulsified, such as from a self emulsifying formulation, and non-emulsified formulations).
• solid dosage form is meant a pharmaceutical composition that is a solid or semisolid under ambient conditions.
• a solid dosage form can be prepared, for example, from a liquid or semisolid pay load of drug, additives, and excipients absorbed into a solid matrix such as sucrose, maltose, cellulose, or Neusilin, among other solid matrices, to form a finished product that is a solid dosage form.
• the solid dosage form can be filled into a capsule or into a sachet for reconstitution in water.
• subject is meant an animal, e.g., a human.
• treating refers to administering a pharmaceutical composition for prophylactic and/or therapeutic purposes.
• To “prevent disease” refers to prophylactic treatment of a subject who is not yet ill, but who is susceptible to, or otherwise at risk of, a particular disease.
• To “treat disease” or use for “therapeutic treatment” refers to administering treatment to a subject already suffering from a disease to improve or stabilize the subject' s condition.
• treating is the administration to a subject either for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes.
• unit dosage form refers to physically discrete units suitable as unitary dosages, such as a tablet, caplet, hard capsule, soft capsule, or sachet, each unit containing a predetermined quantity of drug, and including any predetermined amount of a powder or liquid for reconstitution in a liquid prior to administration.
• the invention provides stable pharmaceutical formulations including a drug (e.g., a ⁇ -lactam antibiotic or echinocandin class compound) formulated with a PEG fatty acid monoester, PEG fatty acid diester, PPG fatty acid monoester, or PEG fatty acid diester, optionally in combination with a saccharide (e.g., sucrose).
• a drug e.g., a ⁇ -lactam antibiotic or echinocandin class compound
• ⁇ -lactam antibiotics that can be formulated as described herein include cephalosporins, carbapenems (e.g., meropenem (Merrem®)), monobactams (aztreonam [Azactam®]), penicillins, penems (faropenem), carbacephems (loracarbef [Lorabid®]), and oxacephems (flomoxef and latamoxef [Moxalactam®]).
• carbapenems e.g., meropenem (Merrem®)
• monobactams aztreonam [Azactam®]
• penicillins penems
• faropenem carbacephems
• carbacephems loracarbef [Lorabid®]
• oxacephems flomoxef and latamoxef [Moxalactam®]
• Cephalosporins are a class of ⁇ -lactam antibiotics with broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Cephalosporins share a core structure shown by formula (I), where Ri and R 2 can be any substituent.
• Cephalosporins which can be used in the unit dosage forms of the invention include, for example, cefepime (Maxipime®, Maxcef®, Cepimax®, Cepimex®, and Axepim®; l-[[6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4- thiazolyl)glyoxylamido]-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-l-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-l- methlypyrrolidinium chloride, 72-(Z)-(0-methyloxime), monohydrochloride, monohydrate), cefotaxime (Claforan®, Taxime®; (6R,7R,Z)-3-(acetoxymethyl)-7-(2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2- (methoxyimino)acetamido)-8-oxo-5-thia-l-azabicyclo[4.2.0]
• cefaloridine cefalotin (cephalothin; Keflin®), cefapirin (cephapirin; Cefadryl®), cefatrizine, cefazaflur, cefazedone, cefazolin (cephazolin; Ancef®, Kefzol®), cefradine (cephradine; Velosef®), cefroxadine, ceftezole, cefaclor (Ceclor®, Distaclor®, Keflor®, Raniclor®), cefonicid (Monocid®), cefprozil (cefproxil; Cefzil®), cefuroxime (Zinnat®, Zinacef®, Ceftin®, Biofuroksym®), cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin®), cefuzonam, cefbuperazone, cefmetazole (Zefazone®), cefminox, cefotetan (Apate
• Cefotan® cefoxitin (Mefoxin®), cefcapene, cefdaloxime, cefdinir (Omnicef®, Kefnir®), cefditoren, cefetamet, cefixime (Suprax®), cefmenoxime, cefodizime, cefpimizole, cefpodoxime (Vantin®, Pecef®), cefteram, ceftibuten (Cedax®), ceftiofur, ceftiolene, ceftizoxime (Cefizox®), cefoperazone (Cefobid®), ceftazidime (Fortum®, Fortaz®), cefclidine, cefluprenam, cefoselis, cefozopran, cefpirome (Cefrom®), cefquinome, ceftobiprole (Medocaril®), cefaclomezine, cefaloram, cefaparole
• formulations of the invention can be used to enhance the oral bioavailability of
• cephalosporins having a permanent positive charge on a quaternary nitrogen atom e.g., cefepime, cefalonium, cephaloridine, cefpimizole, ceftazidime, cefluprenam, cefozopran, cefpirome, cefquinome, cefmepidium, ceftaroline, or ceftaroline fosamil.
• the formulations of the invention can be used to increase the oral bioavailability of carbapenems.
• Carbapenems are a class of beta-lactam antibiotics with broad spectrum antibacterial activity.
• the carbapenems are structurally very similar to the penicillins, but the sulfur atom in the structure has been replaced with a carbon atom, as shown in formula (II) below:
• Carbapenem antibiotics were originally developed from thienamycin, a naturally-derived product of Streptomyces cattleya. Carbapenems include imipenem, meropenem, ertapenem, doripenem, panipenem/betamipron, biapenem, and PZ-601. Structures of meropenem and ertapenem are given below:
• Echinocandin class compounds are inhibitors of the synthesis of l,3-P-D-glucan an( j include an antibiotic cyclic lipohexapeptide having the backbone depicted in formula (III).
• Echinocandin class compounds include, without limitation, caspofungin, echinocandin B, anidulafungin, pneumocandin B 0 , aculeacin ⁇ ⁇ , micafungin, and their derivatives.
• the echinocandin class compound can be selected from those described in PCT Publication No. WO 2011/025875, and U.S. provisional serial number 61/448,807, filed March 3, 2011, each of are incorporated herein by reference.
• Echinocandin class compounds can be synthesized, for example, by coupling functionalized or unfunctionalized echinocandin class compounds with the appropriate acyl, alkyl and/or amino groups under standard reaction conditions (see PCT Publication No. WO 2011/025875, and U.S. provisional serial number 61/448,807).
• the semi-synthetic echinocandin class compounds are made by modifying the naturally occurring echinocandin scaffold.
• pneumocandin B 0 is prepared by fermentation reactions; where fermentation and mixed broths produce a mixture of products which are then separated to produce pneumocandin B 0 , which is used in the synthesis of caspofungin (see U.S. Patent No.
• any of echinocandin B, anidulafungin, micafungin, and caspofungin can be used as a starting material in the synthesis of echinocandin class compounds which share the same stereochemical configuration at each of the amino acid residues found in the naturally occurring compound.
• the echinocandin class compound formulated as described herein can be a compound of formula
• a is an integer from 1 to 2; b is an integer from 0 to 3 (e.g., 0, 1, 2, or 3); c is an integer from 1 to 2; d is an integer from 0 to 3 (e.g., 0, 1, 2, or 3); n is an integer from 1 to 5 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5); m is an integer from 1 to 5 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5); p is an integer from 1 to 5 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5); r is an integer from 1 to 5 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5); q is an integer from 1 to 3 (e.g., 1, 2, or 3); and each of R A1 , R A2 , R A3 , R B1 , R C1 , R C2 , R C3 , R D1 , R D2 , R D3 , R E1 , R E2 , R E3 , R F1
• one of X 1; X 3 , X 4 , and X 5 can be selected from N(CH 3 ) 3 + and N(CH 2 CH 3 ) 3 + .
• the echinocandin class compound of formula (IV) can be one in which R 1 is NHCH 2 CH 2 N(CH 3 ) 3 + and R T is n-pentyl (referred to herein as "compound 1"); or one in which R 1 is OCH 2 CH 2 N(CH 3 ) 3 + , and R T is n-pentyl (referred to herein as "compound 2") ⁇
• the invention features formulations having additives including PEG fatty acid monoester, PEG fatty acid diester, PPG fatty acid monoester, or PEG fatty acid diester, optionally in combination with a saccharide (e.g., sucrose) and/or an acyl carnitine.
• PEG fatty acid esters include PEG fatty acid monoester, PEG fatty acid diester, PPG fatty acid monoester, or PEG fatty acid diester, optionally in combination with a saccharide (e.g., sucrose) and/or an acyl carnitine.
• PEG fatty acid esters are fatty acid mono- and di- esters of polyethylene glycol (e.g., fatty acid esters of PEG 100, PEG 200, PEG 400, PEG 600, PEG 800, PEG 1000, PEG 1200, etc.).
• the PEG is from 1 to 25 polyethylene glycol units in length.
• the fatty acid portion of the PEG fatty acid ester is typically an aliphatic carboxylic acid, such as fatty acids having between 8 and 12 carbon atoms, linear and branched fatty acids, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and fatty acids having a hydroxyl group at the termination position of its side chain (i.e., fatty acids bearing a primary hydroxyl group).
• Exemplary fatty acids that can be used in the PEG fatty acid esters of the invention include, without limitation, caprylic acid (octanoic acid), pelargonic acid (nonanoic acid), capric acid (decanoic acid), and lauric acid (dodecanoic acid), and their primary hydroxyl forms 8 -hydroxy octanoic acid, 9-hydroxy nonanoic acid, 10-hydroxy decanoic acid, and 12-hydroxy dodecanoic acid.
• PEG fatty acid esters can be synthesized as described in the examples.
• PPG fatty acid esters are fatty acid mono- and di- esters of polypropylene glycol (e.g., fatty acid esters of PPG 100, PPG 200, PPG 400, PPG 600, PPG 800, PPG 1000, PPG 1200, etc.). In particular embodiments, the PPG is from 2 to 25 polyproylene glycol units in length.
• the fatty acid portion of the PPG fatty acid ester is typically an aliphatic carboxylic acid, such as fatty acids having between 8 and 12 carbon atoms, linear and branched fatty acids, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, and fatty acids having a hydroxyl group at the termination position of its side chain (i.e., fatty acids bearing a primary hydroxyl group).
• Exemplary fatty acids that can be used in the PPG fatty acid esters of the invention include, without limitation, caprylic acid (octanoic acid), pelargonic acid (nonanoic acid), capric acid (decanoic acid), and lauric acid (dodecanoic acid), and their primary hydroxyl forms 8 -hydroxy octanoic acid, 9-hydroxy nonanoic acid, 10-hydroxy decanoic acid, and 12-hydroxy dodecanoic acid.
• PPG fatty acid esters can be synthesized using methods analogous to those described in the examples for PEG fatty acid esters.
• Acyl carnitines can be used in the oral dosage forms of the invention, in either their zwitter ion form or salt form.
• Acyl carnitines can be derived carnitine (D or L form, or a mixture thereof) and a fatty acid including, without limitation, fatty acids having 12 carbon atoms and 0, 1 or 2 double bonds, fatty acids having 16 carbon atoms and 0, 1 or 2 double bonds, those with 18 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, those with 20 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 4 double bonds, and those with 22 carbon atoms and 4, 5 or 6 double bonds.
• acyl carnitines which are useful additives in the formulations of the invention include lauroyl carnitine, oleoyl carnitine, palmitoyl carnitine, decanoyl carnitine, dodecanoyl carnitine, myristoyl carnitine, and stearoyl carnitine.
• the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention can further include from 1.2% to 25% (w/w) acyl carnitine (e.g., from 1.2% to 5% 3% to 12%, 7% to 18%, 10% to 20%, or 15% to 25% (w/w) acyl carnitine), such as palmitoyl carnitine, lauroyl carnitine, or any other acyl carnitine described herein.
• acyl carnitine e.g., from 1.2% to 5% 3% to 12%, 7% to 18%, 10% to 20%, or 15% to 25% (w/w) acyl carnitine
• Polysorbate surfactants can be used in the oral dosage forms of the invention.
• Polysorbate surfactants are oily liquids derived from pegylated sorbitan esterified with fatty acids. Common brand names for Polysorbates include Alkest, Canarcel and Tween.
• Polysorbate surfactants include, without limitation, polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monolaurate (TWEEN 20), polyoxyethylene (4) sorbitan monolaurate (TWEEN 21), polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monopalmitate (TWEEN 40), polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monostearate (TWEEN 60); and polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate (TWEEN 80).
• compositions described herein can be used to treat disease.
• antibacterial compounds can be orally administered for the treatment or prevention of bacterial infections.
• Antifungal compounds can be orally administered for the treatment or prevention of bacterial infections.
• Bacterial infections which can be treated using the unit dosage forms of the invention include pneumonia, upper and lower respiratory tract infection, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infection, complicated skin and skin structure infection, soft tissue infection, bone and joint infection, hospital- acquired lung infection, acute bacterial otitis media, bacterial pneumonia, complicated infection, noncomplicated infection, pyelonephritis, uncomplicated intra-abdominal infection, complicated intraabdominal infection, deep-seated abscess, bacterial sepsis, central nervous system infection, bacteremia, wound infection, peritonitis, meningitis, infections after burn, uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infection, gastro-intestinal tract infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, endocarditis, febrile neutropenia, and intravascular infection.
• the formulations of the invention can specifically be used to treat any infection which the drug within the formulation has been previously been reported to be an effective treatment (e.g., when administered intravenously).
• Cefepime is indicated in the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Enterobacter species; empiric treatment of febrile neutropenic subjects; uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (including pyelonephritis) caused by Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae, when the infection is severe, or caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteus mirabilis, when the infection is mild to moderate, including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia with these microorganisms; uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible strains only) or Streptococcus pyogenes; complicated intra-abdominal infections (used in combination
• Meropenem is indicated in the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: complicated appendicitis and peritonitis caused by susceptible isolates of viridans group streptococci, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacteroides fragilis, B. thetaiotaomicron, and Peptostreptococcus species; complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (beta-lactamase and non- beta-lactamase-producing, methicillin-susceptible isolates only), Streptococcus pyogenes, S. agalactiae, viridans group streptococci, Enterococcus faecalis (excluding vancomycin-resistant isolates), P.
• susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms complicated appendicitis and peritonitis caused
• aeruginosa E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, B. fragilis, and Peptostreptococcus species
• bacterial meningitis caused by susceptible isolates of S. pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase and non-beta-lactamase-producing isolates), and Neisseria meningitidis.
• Formulations of the invention including an echinocandin class compound can be used to treat fungal infections.
• the fungal infection being treated can be an infection selected from tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea pedis, onychomycosis, perionychomycosis, pityriasis versicolor, oral thrush, vaginal candidosis, respiratory tract candidosis, biliary candidosis, esophageal candidosis, urinary tract candidosis, systemic candidosis, mucocutaneous candidosis, aspergillosis, fungal sinusitis,
• mucormycosis paracoccidioidomycosis, North American blastomycosis, histoplasmosis,
• the infection being treated is an infection by Candida albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. glabrata, C. guilliermondii, C. krusei, C. tropicalis, C. kefyr, C. lusitaniae, C. dubliniensis, Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus, A. terreus, A. nidulans, or A. niger.
• Candida albicans C. parapsilosis, C. glabrata, C. guilliermondii, C. krusei, C. tropicalis, C. kefyr, C. lusitaniae, C. dubliniensis, Aspergillus fumigatus, A. flavus, A. terreus, A. nidulans, or A. niger.
• the following examples are put forth so as to provide those of ordinary skill in the art with a complete disclosure and description of how the methods and compounds claimed herein
• Example 1 Synthesis of fatty acid esters.
• Fatty acid esters for use in the formulations of the invention can be synthesized as described below.
• Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG-8; 25.0 g) was dissolved in dichloromethane and cooled to 10°C.
• a first equivalent of decanoyl chloride (11.83 g) was added over at least 30 minutes before being left to stir for at least 16 hours at between 10°C and room temperature.
• the solution was once again cooled to 10°C and a second equivalent of decanoyl chloride (11.83 g) was added.
• the mixture was left to stir for at least 16 hours at between 10°C and room temperature before being cooled to 0°C and quenched with water followed by an aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate solution.
• the layers were separated and the organic layer was washed three times with a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution followed by a water wash.
• Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG-8; 50.4 g) was dissolved in dichloromethane and cooled to 10°C.
• Octanoyl chloride (2.5 eq, 30.25 g) was added over at least 30 minutes before being left to stir for at least 16 hours at between 10°C and room temperature.
• the solution was once again cooled to 10°C and the remaining octanoyl chloride (2.5 eq, 30.25 g) was added.
• the mixture was left to stir for at least 16 hours at between 10°C and room temperature before being cooled to 0°C and quenched with water followed by an aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate solution.
• Example 2 Emulsion formulation using a mixture of fatty acid monoesters and fatty acid diesters of PEG 400.
• Cefepime was formulated as an emulsion contained in a liquid filled capsule.
• a mixture of mono-decanoate and di-decanoate esters of PEG 400 and Tween 80 were mixed with vortexing for 30 seconds.
• 500 mg of cefepime hydrochloride was added prior to reconstitution, and the formulation was kept at room temperature for a minimum of three hours.
• the formulation was reconstituted with 3.3 mL of pH 5.2 sodium acetate buffer (0.1 M) and vortexed for 30 - 60 seconds, until a homogenous milky white solution/emulsion was formed.
• the resulting emulsion was sonicated in a water bath for -10 - 15 minutes at ⁇ 30°C.
• the emulsion was vortexed gently for 60 seconds immediately prior to filling into hard gelatin capsule (size 11).
• the contents of the capsule are provided in Table 1.
• composition free capric acid (0.2 w/w%), free PEG 400 (0.4% by HPLC), PEG 400
• Example 3 Emulsion formulation using a substantially pure fatty acid diester of PEG 400.
• Cefepime was formulated as an emulsion contained in a liquid filled capsule.
• Substantially pure PEG 400 didecanoate and Tween 80 were mixed by vortexing for 30 seconds.
• 500 mg of cefepime hydrochloride was added, and the resulting mixture was vortexed for an additional 60 seconds.
• the formulation Prior to reconstitution, the formulation was kept at room temperature for a minimum of three hours.
• the formulation was reconstituted with 3.3 mL of pH 5.2 Sodium acetate buffer (0.1 M) and vortexed for 30 - 60 seconds, until a milky white suspension/emulsion was formed.
• the resulting suspension/emulsion was sonicated in a water bath for -10 - 15 minutes at ⁇ 30°C.
• composition free capric acid (0 w/w%), free PEG 400 (0.1% by HPLC), PEG 400
• the filled capsules were dosed shortly after filling (see Example 6).
• Example 4 Emulsion formulation using a substantially pure diester of PEG 400, Captex 1000, and monocaprin.
• Cefepime was formulated as an emulsion contained in a liquid filled capsule.
• Captex 1000 and monocaprin were dry mixed and the mixture was heated at 40 - 45°C using a hot plate or water bath until completely melted.
• substantially pure PEG 400 didecanoate and Tween 80 was added to the melted mixture was added substantially pure PEG 400 didecanoate and Tween 80 and the mixture was vortexed for 30 seconds.
• To this mixture was added 540 mg of cefepime hydrochloride USP, and the resulting mixture was vortexed for an additional 60 seconds.
• Prior to reconstitution the formulation was kept at room temperature for a minimum of three hours.
• the formulation was reconstituted with 3.6 mL of pH 5.2 sodium acetate buffer (0.1 M) and mixture vortexed for 30 - 60 seconds, until a milky white suspension/emulsion was formed.
• suspension/emulsion was sonicated in a water bath for -10 - 15 minutes at ⁇ 30°C.
• composition free capric acid (0 w/w%), free PEG 400 (0.1% by HPLC), PEG 400
• the filled capsules were dosed shortly after filling (see Example 6).
• Example 5 Emulsion formulation using a substantially pure fatty acid diester of PEG 400, Captex 1000, and monocaprin.
• Cefepime was formulated as an emulsion contained in a liquid filled capsule.
• Captex 1000 and monocaprin were dry mixed and the mixture was heated at 40 - 45°C using a hot plate or water bath until completely melted.
• substantially pure PEG 400 didecanoate and Tween 80 was added to the melted mixture was added substantially pure PEG 400 didecanoate and Tween 80 and the mixture was vortexed for 30 seconds.
• To this mixture was added 540 mg of cefepime hydrochloride USP, and the resulting mixture was vortexed for an additional 60 seconds.
• Prior to reconstitution the formulation was kept at room temperature for a minimum of three hours.
• the formulation was reconstituted with 4 mL of pH 5.2 sodium acetate buffer (0.1 M) and mixture vortexed for 30 - 60 seconds, until a milky white suspension/emulsion was formed. The resulting
• suspension/emulsion was sonicated in a water bath for -10 - 15 minutes at ⁇ 30°C.
• composition free capric acid (0.98 w/w%), free PEG 400 (0.1% by HPLC), PEG 400
• the filled capsules were dosed shortly after filling (see Example 7).
• Example 6 Emulsion formulation using a substantially pure diester of PEG 400 and a taste-masking additive.
• a taste-masked formulation of cefepime was prepared. Substantially pure PEG 400 didecanoate, Tween 80, and lemon oil were mixed by vortexing for 30 seconds. To this mixture was added 900 mg of the taste masking blend (Acesulfame K, sucralose, sucrose, and sodium citrate, mixed using a bottle blender (Mini-Blend) for 10 minutes) and 540 mg of cefepime hydrochloride USP, and the resulting mixture was vortexed for an additional 60 seconds. Prior to reconstitution, the formulation was kept at room temperature for a minimum of three hours.
• the formulation was reconstituted with 2.6 mL of pH 5.2 Sodium Acetate buffer (0.1 M) and mixture vortexed for 30 - 60 seconds, until a milky white suspension/emulsion was formed.
• the resulting suspension/emulsion was sonicated in a water bath for -10 - 15 minutes at ⁇ 30°C.
• the suspension/emulsion was vortexed gently for 60 seconds immediately prior to filling into hard gelatin capsule (size 11).
• the contents of the capsule are provided in Table 5.
• composition free capric acid (0.28 w/w%), free PEG 400 (0.0% by HPLC), PEG 400
• the filled capsules were dosed shortly after filling (see Example 6).
• Example 7 Pharmacokinetic behavior of formulations 1-5.
• the objective of this study was to assess the pharmacokinetic profiles of cefepime in different vehicles following single doses administered orally as solutions or suspensions in capsules to male beagle dogs (Canis familiaris).
• Animals selected for use in this study were as uniform in age and weight as possible. Dogs were approximately 7-8 months of age at the initiation of dosing. The weight range for the animals at initial dosing was 9.15 to 10.05 kg.
• Treatment of the animals was in accordance with regulations outlined in the USDA Animal Welfare Act (9 CFR Parts 1, 2 and 3) and the conditions specified in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (National Academy Press,
• Purina Advanced ProtocolTM Certified High Density Canine Diet 5L66 was provided daily in amounts appropriate for the size and age of the animals. Feed was offered for approximately one hour each day during the acclimation and the treatment periods. The animals were fasted at least 12 hours prior to each dose and offered feed approximately four hours after dosing. Water was available ad libitum except between one hour prior to and four hours following dosing.
• Formulation 1-5 were administered within one hour of preparation.
• the animals were fasted at least 12 hours prior to each dose and offered feed after the 4-hour blood sample has been taken. Water was withheld for one hour prior to and four hours following each dosing event. Each dosing evening was followed by a -50 mL dose of water. Each dosing event was separated by a wash-out period. Blood was collected from the animals for pharmacokinetic analysis. Approximately 1 mL of blood was collected in K 3 EDTA tubes via the jugular (or other suitable vein). For each dosing event, blood was collected at 8 time points, as shown in Table 6A.
• the samples were kept on ice and centrifuged (within -30 minutes of collection) under refrigeration (-5 °C for -10 minutes at -2000 x g).
• the plasma was harvested into a single tube for each animal at each time point and stored frozen at approximately -70 °C. The samples were later thawed and analyzed.
• T max The plasma terminal half-life (Ti 2 ) was estimated if possible.
• Oral bioavailability was calculated by comparison of the circulating concentrations to those observed for intravenously administered drug. All pharmacokinetic calculations were done using WinNonlin version 4.1 (Pharsight Corp) by non-compartmental analysis. The mean pharmacokinetic parameters are provided in Table 6B.
• Example 8 Pharmacokinetic behavior of flavored formulations dosed at 85 mg kg (reconstituted aqueous solution) and 120 mg/kg (non- reconstituted concentrate) in dogs.
• Formulations 7a, 7b, and 7c were prepared as described below and the pharmacokinetic profile determined using the methods described in Examples 1-6 in a dose escalation study at 85 mg/kg (reconstituted aqueous solution) and 120 mg/kg (non- reconstituted concentrate).
• a taste masking blend was prepared by pre-mixing the accurately weighed amounts of Acesulfame K, Sucralose, Sucrose and Sodium Citrate, anhydrous using a V-blender for 15 minutes.
• accurately weighed amounts of CIO PEG 400 esters (monoesters and diesters), Tween 80, and Lemon Oil were mixed by vortexing for 30 seconds.
• To this mixture was added the taste masking blend (2.415 g for lg unit dosage and 9.656g for the 4g unit dosage) and cefepime hydrochloride USP (by assay).
• the resulting mixture was vortexed for 60 seconds and homogenized using the IKA Ultra IKA ULTRA-TURRAX ® T 25 Digital Homogenizer for 12 minutes at a motor speed of 3 ( ⁇ 13,000 RPM).
• the container was kept in an ice-water bath ( ⁇ 10°C) during the homogenization process as excessive heat is generated during the mixing.
• Flavoring agents were added to the homogenized mixture and the contents were homogenized for additional 3 minutes at a motor speed of 3 ( ⁇ 130,000 RPM).
• the resulting homogenized mixture is self emulsifying when combined with water.
• formulation 7a was kept at room temperature for about 2 3 hours. Sterile water was warmed to 30°C in a water bath. The formulation was reconstituted with 4 mL (for the lg unit dosage) and 15 mL (for the 4g unit dosage) of warm sterile water. The mixture was stirred using a stainless steel or sterile spatula for ca. 2 minutes and vortexed for ca. 5 minutes until a semi-transparent white to off-white hazy solution/emulsion was obtained. Additional vortexing for 2 minutes at ⁇ 30°C was performed as necessary to obtain a semi-transparent white to off-white suspension/emulsion free of gritty, undissolved particles. The suspension/emulsion was vortexed gently for 60 seconds immediately prior to filling into hard gelatin capsule (size 11). The filled capsules were dosed as immediately as possible after filling.
• Formulation 7c was prepared as described above for formulation 7b, but was reconstituted with a larger volume of warm sterile water. Table 7A. Formulation 7a, a non-reconstituted concentrate (for 120mg/kg dose)
• PEG 400 monodecanoate (0.4% fatty acid ester fraction by HPLC), and PEG 400 didecanoate
• composition free capric acid (1.8% w/w), free PEG 400 (0.2% by HPLC),
• PEG 400 monodecanoate (0.04% fatty acid ester fraction by HPLC), and PEG 400 didecanoate
• composition free capric acid (0.04% w/w), free PEG 400 (0.0% by HPLC), Other (0.3%) PEG 400 monodecanoate (4.65% fatty acid ester fraction by HPLC), and PEG 400 di decanoate (95.32% fatty acid ester fraction by HPLC).
• Example 9 Comparison of glyceride ester formulations to PEG ester formulations.
• composition free capric acid (0.3% w/w), free PEG 400 (2.7% by HPLC), PEG 400 monodecanoate (35% fatty acid ester fraction by HPLC), and PEG 400 didecanoate (62.3% fatty acid ester fraction by HPLC).
• Example 10 Comparison of a Labrasol formulation to a PEG ester formulation.
• composition free capric acid (0.3% w/w), free PEG 400 (2.7% by HPLC), PEG 400 monodecanoate (35% fatty acid ester fraction by HPLC), and PEG 400 didecanoate (62.3% fatty acid ester fraction by HPLC).
• the results of the dog study are provided in Table 9C.
• the AUC data show that PEG esters at a 1 :4 ratio of drug to PEG ester (formulation 9b) results in a much higher oral bioavailability for cefepime in comparisons to formulations containing a 1 :6 ratio of drug to labrasol (formulation 9a).
• Example 11 Cefepime formulation for reconstitution.
• a Formulation for reconstitution can contain 1.0 g (see Table 11) or 4.0 g cefepime in each 8.58 and 34.34 grams of suspension for reconstitution.
• the formulation can be provided in two prepackaged units, one container containing cefepime active pharmaceutical ingredient (i.e., the cefepime container) and a second container containing concentrated diluents (i.e., the concentrated diluents container containing PEG 400 Decanoate Esters, Tween 80, sucrose, flavorings, and buffers).
• cefepime active pharmaceutical ingredient i.e., the cefepime container
• concentrated diluents i.e., the concentrated diluents container containing PEG 400 Decanoate Esters, Tween 80, sucrose, flavorings, and buffers.
• the contents of the cefepime container and the concentrated diluents container are mixed, followed by the addition of ca. 4 mL of water.
• the mixture is stirred until a semi-transparent white to off-white suspension/emulsion is formed.
• the emulsion is then immediately administered to a subject.

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