WO2014006571A2 - Extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa and processes of preparation thereof - Google Patents

Extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa and processes of preparation thereof Download PDF

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WO2014006571A2
WO2014006571A2 PCT/IB2013/055433 IB2013055433W WO2014006571A2 WO 2014006571 A2 WO2014006571 A2 WO 2014006571A2 IB 2013055433 W IB2013055433 W IB 2013055433W WO 2014006571 A2 WO2014006571 A2 WO 2014006571A2
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  • the present invention relates to extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa comprising: a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa; a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid.
  • the present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms.
  • the present invention further relates to a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms.
  • Parkinson's disease is caused by the deficiency of dopamine in the brain. Since dopamine is unable to cross the blood-brain barrier, direct preparations comprising dopamine are unable to treat this disease.
  • levodopa the immediate precursor of dopamine which can cross the blood-brain barrier, has been used for decades to treat this disease. Since the majority of levodopa can be decarboxylated to dopamine in the peripheral tissues leading to unwanted symptoms, the decarboxylase inhibitor carbidopa had been used in combination with levodopa.
  • U.S. Patent No. 8,377,474 discloses a dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa that provides a constant or relatively steady levodopa plasma concentration over a prolonged period of time to optimize relief of symptoms with immediate onset of action. It discloses that the desired release profile can only be achieved when carboxylic acid is present in a distinct and separate component from the carbidopa and levodopa components.
  • an extended-release dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa having three distinct components: a first controlled-release component comprising carbidopa, levodopa, and a rate-controlling excipient; a second controlled-release component comprising carboxylic acid and a rate-controlling excipient; and a third immediate-release component comprising carbidopa and levodopa.
  • the present invention aims to provide extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa which provide a constant or steady levodopa plasma concentration over a prolonged period of time with decreased motor fluctuations, reduced "off time, and increased “on” time in patients.
  • the scientists of the present invention have surprisingly discovered that the desired release profile can still be achieved when carboxylic acid is present in one of the components together with carbidopa and levodopa.
  • the present invention includes extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa comprising: a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa; a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid.
  • the third component of the present invention comprises a core of carboxylic acid.
  • the present invention provides constant or steady levodopa plasma concentration over a prolonged period of time with decreased motor fluctuations, reduced "off time, and increased "on" time in patients. It also includes processes for the preparation of said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms. It further includes a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms.
  • a first aspect of the present invention provides an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
  • an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
  • the second component comprises one or more rate-controlling materials and the third component comprises:
  • an extended-release coating comprising one or more rate-controlling materials.
  • an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
  • a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid, wherein the first and second components comprise one or more rate-controlling materials and the third component comprises:
  • a second aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
  • the first component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
  • step (ii) spheronizing and extruding the blend of step (i) to obtain pellets.
  • the second component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
  • step (ii) spheronizing and extruding the blend of step (i) to obtain pellets
  • step (iii) optionally applying a seal coating onto the pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives; and (iv) applying an extended-release coating onto the pellets of step (iii) comprising one or more rate-controlling materials and one or more coating additives.
  • the third component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
  • step (iii) optionally applying the seal coating onto pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film-forming polymers and one or more coating additives;
  • step (iv) applying an immediate -release coating onto the pellets of step (iii) comprising carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; and (v) applying an extended-release coating onto the pellets of step (iv) comprising one or more rate-controlling materials and one or more coating additives.
  • a third aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
  • the first component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
  • step (ii) spheronizing and extruding the blend of step (i) to obtain pellets
  • step (iii) optionally applying a seal coating onto the pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives;
  • the second component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of: (i) blending carbidopa and levodopa with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
  • step (ii) spheronizing and extruding the blend of step (i) to obtain pellets
  • step (iii) optionally applying a seal coating onto the pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives;
  • the third component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
  • step (iii) optionally applying a seal coating onto the pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives;
  • step (iv) applying an immediate-release coating onto the pellets of step (iii) comprising carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.
  • a fourth aspect of the present invention provides a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering an extended-release dosage of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
  • a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering an extended-release dosage of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
  • the method comprises co-administration of one or more drugs known to treat Parkinson's disease selected from the group consisting of entacapone, pramipexole, rasagiline, selegiline, ropinirole, piribedil, bromocriptine, pergolide, lisuride, cabergoline, apomorphine, rotigotine, tolcapone, amantadine, or combinations thereof.
  • Parkinson's disease selected from the group consisting of entacapone, pramipexole, rasagiline, selegiline, ropinirole, piribedil, bromocriptine, pergolide, lisuride, cabergoline, apomorphine, rotigotine, tolcapone, amantadine, or combinations thereof.
  • the carboxylic acid is either present in the core or is layered on an inert core.
  • An example of carboxylic acid present in the core includes pellets of carboxylic acid such as tartaric acid pellets.
  • Suitable examples of inert cores are selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, sucrose, lactose, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, dicalcium phosphate, celphere, or non-pareils.
  • the inert cores may be of any geometric shape, though spheres are particularly used for obtaining uniform coating.
  • component includes pellets, spheroids, beads, microspheres, seeds, granules, mini tablets, ion-exchange resin beads, or combinations thereof.
  • the component is in the form of pellets.
  • immediate-release means carbidopa and levodopa are released substantially immediately upon administration with complete dissolution within an hour.
  • extended-release means carbidopa and levodopa are released over a prolonged period of time, in particular, over a period of more than an hour.
  • carboxylic acid includes all organic acid and salts thereof. Suitable examples of organic acids are selected from the group consisting of tartaric acid, adipic acid, succinic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, maleic acid, acetic acid, ascorbic acid, edetic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, oleic acid, sorbic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, glutaric acid, glutamic acid, mandelic acid, or mixtures thereof.
  • the carboxylic acid is tartaric acid.
  • the salts include, but are not limited to, alkali and alkaline earth metal salts such as sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, strontium, barium, and antimony; the ammo um salts; or the alkanolamme salts.
  • Tartaric acid pellets means spherical cores containing a hundred percent of tartaric acid. Tartaric acid pellets act as a pH-modifier, and enhance the solubility for substances with a poor solubility in the higher pH that occurs in the lower gastrointestinal tract. Tartaric acid pellets have been used as a starter core in the pharmaceutical preparations.
  • rate-controlling material includes cellulose derivatives such as ethyl cellulose, butyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate phthalate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, hydroxypropyl
  • vinyl polymers such as polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyrate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidones, homopolymer of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, polyvinyl acetate phthalates, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, and polyvinyl ester; polysaccharides such as alginate, xanthan, carrageenan, scleroglucan, pullulan, dextran, hyaluronic acid, chitin, chitosan, and starch; other natural polymers like proteins such as albumin and gelatin; natural rubber; acrylates such as polymethacrylate, poly(hydroxy ethyl methacrylate), poly(methyl methacrylate), and poly(hydroxy ethyl methacrylate-co methyl methacrylate); neutral methacrylic polymers
  • the rate-controlling material used in the present invention is a methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer. More preferably, the rate-controlling material is a mixture of Eudragit ® L 100, and Eudragit ® S 100 polymers. The ratio of the amounts of the Eudragit ® L 100 to the Eudragit ® S 100 in the coating ranges from about 1 : 1 to about 1 :4.
  • Eudragit ® L 100 is a pH-dependent anionic polymer powder solubilizing above pH 6.0 for targeted drug delivery in the jejunum. It is an anionic copolymer derived from methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate with a ratio of free carboxy groups to ester groups of approximately 1 : 1. Preferably, it has a mean molecular weight of greater than about 100,000 daltons, e.g., about 135,000 daltons.
  • Eudragit S 100 is a pH-dependent anionic polymer powder solubilizing above pH 7.0 for targeted drug delivery in the jejunum. It is an anionic copolymer derived from methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate with a ratio of free carboxy groups to ester groups of approximately 1 :2. Preferably, it has a mean molecular weight of greater than about 100,000 daltons, e.g., about 135,000 daltons.
  • the extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of the present invention comprise from about 25 mg to about 2000 mg levodopa, preferably from about 50 mg to about 600 mg of levodopa.
  • the extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of the present invention comprise from about 10 mg to about 300 mg carbidopa, preferably from about 10 mg to about 80 mg of carbidopa.
  • all three components comprise carbidopa and levodopa in a weight ratio of about 1 : 1 to about 1 : 10, preferably 1 :4.
  • dosage form of the present invention includes tablets or capsules. All the components remain distinct and separate from each other.
  • the components can be either filled in a capsule of suitable size or can be compressed together to form a trilayered tablet.
  • pharmaceutically acceptable excipient includes excipients that are conventionally used in the pharmaceutical compositions.
  • the pharmaceutically acceptable excipients are selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solubility enhancers, fillers, lubricants, binders, disintegrants, coloring agents, plasticizers, and opacifiers.
  • the surfactant may be selected from anionic, cationic, or non-ionic surfactants.
  • anionic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, dialkyl sodium sulfosuccinate, sodium stearate, potassium stearate, sodium oleate, or mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable examples of cationic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of benzalkonium chloride, bis-2-hydroxyethyl oleyl amine, or mixtures thereof.
  • non- ionic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters; fatty alcohols such as lauryl, cetyl and stearyl alcohols; glyceryl esters such as the naturally occurring mono-, di-, and tri- glycerides; fatty acid esters of fatty alcohols; polyglycolized glycerides such as Gelucire ® ; polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block co-polymer such as poloxamers; other alcohols such as propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, and cholesterol; or mixtures thereof.
  • fatty alcohols such as lauryl, cetyl and stearyl alcohols
  • glyceryl esters such as the naturally occurring mono-, di-, and tri- glycerides
  • fatty acid esters of fatty alcohols polyglycolized glycerides such as Gelucire ®
  • polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block co-polymer such as po
  • solubility enhancers are selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, mono-alcohol, higher alcohol, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethylformamide, N, N- dimethylacetamide, 2-pyrrolidone, N-(2- hydroxyethyl) pyrrolidone, N-methylpyrrolidone, 1 -dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one, N- substituted-alkyl azacycloalkyl-2-ones, or mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable examples of fillers are selected from the group consisting of lactose, mannitol, pregelatinized starch, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate dibasic, calcium phosphate tribasic, calcium sulphate, kaolin, starch, or mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable examples of lubricants are selected from the group consisting of colloidal silicon dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, zinc stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, hydrogenated castor oil, sucrose esters of fatty acid, microcrystalline wax, yellow beeswax, white beeswax, or mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable examples of binders are selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, povidone, gelatin, gum arabic, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, pullulan, pregelatinized starch, agar, tragacanth, sodium alginate, propylene glycol, or mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable examples of disintegrants are selected from the group consisting of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, carboxymethyl cellulose, calcium carboxymethyl cellulose, cross-linked polyvinyl pyrrolidone, croscarmellose sodium, natural, modified, or pregelatinized starch, microcrystalline cellulose, gums such as guar gum, alginic acid, or mixtures thereof.
  • Coloring agents includes any FDA approved color for oral use.
  • plasticizers are selected from the group consisting of triethyl citrate, dibutyl sebacate, acetylated triacetin, tributyl citrate, glycerol tributyrate, monoglyceride, rapeseed oil, olive oil, sesame oil, acetyl tributyl citrate, acetyl triethyl citrate, glycerin sorbitol, diethyloxalate, diethyl phthalate, diethylmalate, diethyl fumarate, dibutyl succinate, diethyl malonate, dioctyl phthalate, or mixtures thereof.
  • opacifiers are selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, manganese dioxide, iron oxide, silicon dioxide, or mixtures thereof.
  • the different components may be prepared by
  • wet granulation dry granulation
  • direct compression extrusion-spheronization
  • hot melt extrusion hot melt extrusion
  • the wet granulation process involves use of water or any other suitable granulating fluid.
  • Dry granulation may involve the use of a roller compacter or any suitable technique.
  • the different components are prepared by the technique of extrusion-spheronization.
  • granulating fluid/solvents for coating include purified water or organic solvents, for example acetone, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, methylene chloride, or combinations thereof.
  • the different components of the present invention may further comprise one or more seal coating layers.
  • the seal coating may be present in between different layers or on the top of any component of the present invention.
  • the seal coat comprises one or more film- forming polymers which does not have a substantial effect and more preferably, no measurable effect on the release of carbidopa and levodopa.
  • Coating additives are selected from the group consisting of plasticizers, lubricants, and coloring agents.
  • film-forming polymers include cellulose derivatives such as ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, methylcellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, cellulose acetate phthalate, and cellulose acetate trimellitate; waxes; methacrylic acid polymers such as Eudragit ® ; or mixtures thereof.
  • commercially available coating compositions comprising film-forming polymers marketed under various trade names, such as Opadry ® , may also be used.
  • Coating may be performed by applying the coating composition as a
  • Carbidopa, levodopa, microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, sodium starch glycolate, sodium lauryl sulphate, and povidone were blended together.
  • step 2 The blend of step 1 was put into a rapid mixer granulator, and water was added.
  • step 2 The wet mass of step 2 was extruded through an extruder, and spheronized a spheronizer to form pellets. 4.
  • Eudragit L 100, Eudragit S 100, and triethyl citrate were dissolved in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and purified water to form a solution.
  • step 3 The pellets of step 3 were coated with the dispersion of step 5 to form
  • step 7 The blend of step 7 was put into a rapid mixer granulator, and water was added.
  • step 8 The wet mass of step 8 was extruded through an extruder, and spheronized in a spheronizer to form pellets.
  • Eudragit ® L 100, Eudragit ® S 100, and triethyl citrate were dissolved in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and purified water to form a solution.
  • step 9 The pellets of step 9 were coated with the dispersion of step 1 1 to form
  • a solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose was prepared in an isopropyl alcohol and purified water mixture.
  • a solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose was prepared in an isopropyl alcohol and purified water mixture.
  • Talc was dispersed into the solution of step 16 to form a dispersion.
  • step 15 were coated with the dispersion of step 17.
  • Eudragit ® L 100, Eudragit ® S 100, and triethyl citrate were dissolved in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and purified water to form a solution.
  • step 18 The pellets of step 18 were coated with the dispersion of step 20.
  • a solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose was prepared in purified water and isopropyl alcohol. 23. Talc was dispersed into the solution of step 22 to form a dispersion.
  • step 21 The pellets of step 21 were coated with the dispersion of step 23.
  • step 27 The pellets of step 24 were coated with the dispersion of step 26.
  • step 6 The pellets of step 6, step 12, and step 27 were mixed and filled into a
  • Carbidopa, levodopa, croscarmellose sodium, and povidone are blended together.
  • step 2 The blend of step 1 is put into a rapid mixer granulator and water is added.
  • step 3 The wet mass of step 2 is extruded through a 1.0 mm screen and spheronized.
  • step 3 The spheres of step 3 are dried, and screened with suitable mesh to form
  • pellets. 5 The pellets of step 4 are blended with magnesium stearate to form immediate-release pellets.
  • Carbidopa, levodopa, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, mannitol, and povidone are blended together.
  • step 6 The blend of step 6 is put in a rapid mixer granulator, and water is added.
  • step 7 The wet mass of step 7 is extruded through a 1.0 mm screen and spheronized.
  • step 8 The spheres of step 8 are dried, and screened with suitable mesh to form
  • a solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is prepared in water, or an organic solvent.
  • Talc is dispersed into the solution of step 10 to form a dispersion.
  • step 9 The pellets of step 9 are coated with the dispersion of step 1 1.
  • Talc is dispersed into the solution of step 13 to form a dispersion.
  • step 12 The coated pellets of step 12 are coated with the dispersion of step 14 to form extended-release pellets.
  • a Solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is prepared in water or an organic solvent.
  • Eudragit ® L 100, Eudragit ® S 100, and triethyl citrate are dissolved in a
  • step 18 The pellets of step 18 are coated with the dispersion of step 20.
  • Carbidopa, levodopa, and low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose are
  • step 23 Povidone is dissolved in water to form a binder solution.
  • step 24 The pellets of step 21 are taken in a Granurex rotor processor, and coated by spraying the spray powder of step 22 and binder solution of step 23.
  • Eudragit ® L 100, Eudragit ® S 100, and triethyl citrate are dissolved in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and acetone to form a solution.
  • Talc is dispersed into the solution of step 25 to form a dispersion.
  • step 24 The pellets of step 24 are coated with the dispersion of step 26 to form
  • step 28 The pellets of step 5, step 15, and step 27 are mixed and filled into capsules of suitable size.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa comprising: a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa; a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms. The present invention further relates to a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms.

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EXTENDED-RELEASE PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORMS OF CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA AND PROCESSES OF PREPARATION
THEREOF
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa comprising: a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa; a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms. The present invention further relates to a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms.
Background of the Invention
Parkinson's disease is caused by the deficiency of dopamine in the brain. Since dopamine is unable to cross the blood-brain barrier, direct preparations comprising dopamine are unable to treat this disease. In this regard, levodopa, the immediate precursor of dopamine which can cross the blood-brain barrier, has been used for decades to treat this disease. Since the majority of levodopa can be decarboxylated to dopamine in the peripheral tissues leading to unwanted symptoms, the decarboxylase inhibitor carbidopa had been used in combination with levodopa.
Currently available controlled-release formulation of carbidopa and levodopa, including Sinemet® CR tablets, continuously release the drug over a prolonged period of time. However, the currently available controlled-release formulation shows a considerable delay in the onset of action. Patients face this problem particularly in the morning, when symptoms appear, because most of the last evening's dose gets worn off during the night. Patients suffering from symptoms in the morning are unwilling to take a controlled-release formulation with a delayed onset of action. In such cases, a controlled- release dosage form that could also provide a rapid onset of action would provide an advantage over the current therapy.
U.S. Patent No. 8,377,474 discloses a dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa that provides a constant or relatively steady levodopa plasma concentration over a prolonged period of time to optimize relief of symptoms with immediate onset of action. It discloses that the desired release profile can only be achieved when carboxylic acid is present in a distinct and separate component from the carbidopa and levodopa components. It further discloses an extended-release dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa having three distinct components: a first controlled-release component comprising carbidopa, levodopa, and a rate-controlling excipient; a second controlled-release component comprising carboxylic acid and a rate-controlling excipient; and a third immediate-release component comprising carbidopa and levodopa.
However, there remains a need in the art to develop alternative dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa which provide steady levodopa plasma concentration with immediate onset of action, which in turn reduces the "wearing off effect" and "on-off effect".
The present invention aims to provide extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa which provide a constant or steady levodopa plasma concentration over a prolonged period of time with decreased motor fluctuations, reduced "off time, and increased "on" time in patients. By repeated experimentations, the scientists of the present invention have surprisingly discovered that the desired release profile can still be achieved when carboxylic acid is present in one of the components together with carbidopa and levodopa.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention includes extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of carbidopa and levodopa comprising: a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa; a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid. The third component of the present invention comprises a core of carboxylic acid. The present invention provides constant or steady levodopa plasma concentration over a prolonged period of time with decreased motor fluctuations, reduced "off time, and increased "on" time in patients. It also includes processes for the preparation of said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms. It further includes a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering said extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms. Detailed Description of the Invention
A first aspect of the present invention provides an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
(a) a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa; (b) a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and
(c) a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, comprising:
(a) a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa;
(b) a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and
(c) a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid
wherein the second component comprises one or more rate-controlling materials and the third component comprises:
(i) a core of carboxylic acid;
(ii) an extended-release coating comprising one or more rate-controlling materials;
(iii) an immediate-release coating comprising carbidopa and levodopa; and
(iv) an extended-release coating comprising one or more rate-controlling materials.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, comprising:
(a) a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa;
(b) a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and
(c) a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid, wherein the first and second components comprise one or more rate-controlling materials and the third component comprises:
(i) a core of carboxylic acid;
(ii) an extended-release coating comprising one or more rate-controlling materials; and
(iii) an immediate-release coating comprising carbidopa and levodopa.
A second aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all the three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all the three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet
wherein the first component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
(i) blending carbidopa and levodopa with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; and
(ii) spheronizing and extruding the blend of step (i) to obtain pellets.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all the three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet
wherein the second component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
(i) blending carbidopa and levodopa with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
(ii) spheronizing and extruding the blend of step (i) to obtain pellets;
(iii) optionally applying a seal coating onto the pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives; and (iv) applying an extended-release coating onto the pellets of step (iii) comprising one or more rate-controlling materials and one or more coating additives.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all the three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet
wherein the third component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
(i) optionally applying a seal coating comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives onto the pellets of carboxylic acid;
(ii) applying an extended-release coating onto the pellets of step (i)
comprising one or more rate-controlling materials and one or more coating additives;
(iii) optionally applying the seal coating onto pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film-forming polymers and one or more coating additives;
(iv) applying an immediate -release coating onto the pellets of step (iii) comprising carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; and (v) applying an extended-release coating onto the pellets of step (iv) comprising one or more rate-controlling materials and one or more coating additives.
A third aspect of the present invention provides a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet
wherein the first component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
(i) blending carbidopa and levodopa with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
(ii) spheronizing and extruding the blend of step (i) to obtain pellets;
(iii) optionally applying a seal coating onto the pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives; and
(iv) applying an extended-release coating onto the pellets of step (iii)
comprising one or more rate-controlling materials and one or more coating additives.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet
wherein the second component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of: (i) blending carbidopa and levodopa with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
(ii) spheronizing and extruding the blend of step (i) to obtain pellets;
(iii) optionally applying a seal coating onto the pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives; and
(iv) applying an extended-release coating onto the pellets of step (iii)
comprising one or more rate-controlling materials and one or more coating additives.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives;
(c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet
wherein the third component is prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
(i) optionally applying a seal coating comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives onto pellets of carboxylic acid;
(ii) applying an extended-release coating onto the pellets of step (i)
comprising one or more rate-controlling materials and one or more coating additives; (iii) optionally applying a seal coating onto the pellets of step (ii) comprising one or more film- forming polymers and one or more coating additives; and
(iv) applying an immediate-release coating onto the pellets of step (iii) comprising carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.
A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering an extended-release dosage of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
(a) a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa;
(b) a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and
(c) a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering an extended-release dosage of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
(a) a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa;
(b) a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and
(c) a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid
wherein the method comprises co-administration of one or more drugs known to treat Parkinson's disease selected from the group consisting of entacapone, pramipexole, rasagiline, selegiline, ropinirole, piribedil, bromocriptine, pergolide, lisuride, cabergoline, apomorphine, rotigotine, tolcapone, amantadine, or combinations thereof.
In the present invention, the carboxylic acid is either present in the core or is layered on an inert core. An example of carboxylic acid present in the core includes pellets of carboxylic acid such as tartaric acid pellets. Suitable examples of inert cores are selected from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, sucrose, lactose, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch, dicalcium phosphate, celphere, or non-pareils. The inert cores may be of any geometric shape, though spheres are particularly used for obtaining uniform coating.
The term "component", as used herein, includes pellets, spheroids, beads, microspheres, seeds, granules, mini tablets, ion-exchange resin beads, or combinations thereof. Preferably, the component is in the form of pellets.
The term "immediate-release", as used herein, means carbidopa and levodopa are released substantially immediately upon administration with complete dissolution within an hour.
The term "extended-release", as used herein, means carbidopa and levodopa are released over a prolonged period of time, in particular, over a period of more than an hour.
The term "about", as used herein, refers to any value which lies within the range defined by a variation of up to 10% of the value.
The term "carboxylic acid", as used herein, includes all organic acid and salts thereof. Suitable examples of organic acids are selected from the group consisting of tartaric acid, adipic acid, succinic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, maleic acid, acetic acid, ascorbic acid, edetic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, oleic acid, sorbic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, glutaric acid, glutamic acid, mandelic acid, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the carboxylic acid is tartaric acid. The salts include, but are not limited to, alkali and alkaline earth metal salts such as sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, strontium, barium, and antimony; the ammo um salts; or the alkanolamme salts.
The term "tartaric acid pellets", as used herein, means spherical cores containing a hundred percent of tartaric acid. Tartaric acid pellets act as a pH-modifier, and enhance the solubility for substances with a poor solubility in the higher pH that occurs in the lower gastrointestinal tract. Tartaric acid pellets have been used as a starter core in the pharmaceutical preparations.
The term "rate-controlling material" includes cellulose derivatives such as ethyl cellulose, butyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate phthalate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose acetate succinate, cellulose acetate, and cellulose propionate; vinyl polymers such as polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl butyrate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidones, homopolymer of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, polyvinyl acetate phthalates, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, and polyvinyl ester; polysaccharides such as alginate, xanthan, carrageenan, scleroglucan, pullulan, dextran, hyaluronic acid, chitin, chitosan, and starch; other natural polymers like proteins such as albumin and gelatin; natural rubber; acrylates such as polymethacrylate, poly(hydroxy ethyl methacrylate), poly(methyl methacrylate), and poly(hydroxy ethyl methacrylate-co methyl methacrylate); neutral methacrylic polymers such as Eudragit® FS 30 D; methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymers such as Eudragit® S 100 and Eudragit® L 100; methacrylate copolymers with trimethyl-aminoethyl-methacrylate such as Eudrgait® RL, Eudragit® RS, and Eudragit® NE; Carbopol® 934; ethyl acrylate -methyl methacrylate-ethyl ammonium trimethyl chloride methacrylate copolymer; acrylic acid type polymer having a quaternary ammonium- alky 1 group; ethyl acryalte-methyl methacrylate-ethyl ammonium trimethyl chloride methacrylate copolymer; polyamides such as polyacrylamide and poly(methylene bisacrylamide); polyanhydrides such as poly(biscarboxyphenoxy)methane; PEO-PPO block-co-polymers such as poloxamers; polyethylene glycols and co-polymers thereof; polyethylene oxides and co-polymers thereof; polypropylene and co-polymers thereof; polystyrene; polyesters such as poly(lactic acid), poly(glycolic acid), poly(caprolactone) and co-polymers thereof, and poly(ortho esters), and co-polymers thereof; resins such as Dowen™ and Amberlite®; polycarbonate; cellophane; silicones such as
poly(dimethylsiloxane); shellacs; waxes such as carnauba wax, beeswax, glycowax, and castor wax; stearates such as glycerol monopalmitate, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl tristearate, and stearyl alcohol; lipids such as glycerides and phospholipids; paraffin; cetyl alcohol; or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the rate-controlling material used in the present invention is a methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer. More preferably, the rate-controlling material is a mixture of Eudragit® L 100, and Eudragit® S 100 polymers. The ratio of the amounts of the Eudragit® L 100 to the Eudragit® S 100 in the coating ranges from about 1 : 1 to about 1 :4.
Eudragit® L 100 is a pH-dependent anionic polymer powder solubilizing above pH 6.0 for targeted drug delivery in the jejunum. It is an anionic copolymer derived from methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate with a ratio of free carboxy groups to ester groups of approximately 1 : 1. Preferably, it has a mean molecular weight of greater than about 100,000 daltons, e.g., about 135,000 daltons. Eudragit S 100 is a pH-dependent anionic polymer powder solubilizing above pH 7.0 for targeted drug delivery in the jejunum. It is an anionic copolymer derived from methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate with a ratio of free carboxy groups to ester groups of approximately 1 :2. Preferably, it has a mean molecular weight of greater than about 100,000 daltons, e.g., about 135,000 daltons.
The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of the present invention comprise from about 25 mg to about 2000 mg levodopa, preferably from about 50 mg to about 600 mg of levodopa. The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage forms of the present invention comprise from about 10 mg to about 300 mg carbidopa, preferably from about 10 mg to about 80 mg of carbidopa. In the present invention, all three components comprise carbidopa and levodopa in a weight ratio of about 1 : 1 to about 1 : 10, preferably 1 :4.
The term "dosage form" of the present invention includes tablets or capsules. All the components remain distinct and separate from each other. The components can be either filled in a capsule of suitable size or can be compressed together to form a trilayered tablet.
The term "pharmaceutically acceptable excipient", as used herein, includes excipients that are conventionally used in the pharmaceutical compositions. The pharmaceutically acceptable excipients are selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solubility enhancers, fillers, lubricants, binders, disintegrants, coloring agents, plasticizers, and opacifiers.
The surfactant may be selected from anionic, cationic, or non-ionic surfactants. Suitable examples of anionic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, dialkyl sodium sulfosuccinate, sodium stearate, potassium stearate, sodium oleate, or mixtures thereof. Suitable examples of cationic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of benzalkonium chloride, bis-2-hydroxyethyl oleyl amine, or mixtures thereof. Suitable examples of non- ionic surfactants are selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters; fatty alcohols such as lauryl, cetyl and stearyl alcohols; glyceryl esters such as the naturally occurring mono-, di-, and tri- glycerides; fatty acid esters of fatty alcohols; polyglycolized glycerides such as Gelucire®; polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block co-polymer such as poloxamers; other alcohols such as propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, and cholesterol; or mixtures thereof.
Suitable examples of solubility enhancers are selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerol, mono-alcohol, higher alcohol, dimethylsulfoxide, dimethylformamide, N, N- dimethylacetamide, 2-pyrrolidone, N-(2- hydroxyethyl) pyrrolidone, N-methylpyrrolidone, 1 -dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one, N- substituted-alkyl azacycloalkyl-2-ones, or mixtures thereof.
Suitable examples of fillers are selected from the group consisting of lactose, mannitol, pregelatinized starch, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate dibasic, calcium phosphate tribasic, calcium sulphate, kaolin, starch, or mixtures thereof.
Suitable examples of lubricants are selected from the group consisting of colloidal silicon dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, zinc stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate, talc, hydrogenated castor oil, sucrose esters of fatty acid, microcrystalline wax, yellow beeswax, white beeswax, or mixtures thereof.
Suitable examples of binders are selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, povidone, gelatin, gum arabic, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, pullulan, pregelatinized starch, agar, tragacanth, sodium alginate, propylene glycol, or mixtures thereof.
Suitable examples of disintegrants are selected from the group consisting of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, carboxymethyl cellulose, calcium carboxymethyl cellulose, cross-linked polyvinyl pyrrolidone, croscarmellose sodium, natural, modified, or pregelatinized starch, microcrystalline cellulose, gums such as guar gum, alginic acid, or mixtures thereof.
Coloring agents includes any FDA approved color for oral use.
Suitable examples of plasticizers are selected from the group consisting of triethyl citrate, dibutyl sebacate, acetylated triacetin, tributyl citrate, glycerol tributyrate, monoglyceride, rapeseed oil, olive oil, sesame oil, acetyl tributyl citrate, acetyl triethyl citrate, glycerin sorbitol, diethyloxalate, diethyl phthalate, diethylmalate, diethyl fumarate, dibutyl succinate, diethyl malonate, dioctyl phthalate, or mixtures thereof. Suitable examples of opacifiers are selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, manganese dioxide, iron oxide, silicon dioxide, or mixtures thereof.
In the present invention, the different components may be prepared by
conventional techniques known in the art such as wet granulation, dry granulation, direct compression, extrusion-spheronization, or hot melt extrusion. The wet granulation process involves use of water or any other suitable granulating fluid. Dry granulation may involve the use of a roller compacter or any suitable technique. Preferably, the different components are prepared by the technique of extrusion-spheronization.
Specific examples of granulating fluid/solvents for coating include purified water or organic solvents, for example acetone, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, methylene chloride, or combinations thereof.
The different components of the present invention may further comprise one or more seal coating layers. The seal coating may be present in between different layers or on the top of any component of the present invention. The seal coat comprises one or more film- forming polymers which does not have a substantial effect and more preferably, no measurable effect on the release of carbidopa and levodopa.
Coating additives are selected from the group consisting of plasticizers, lubricants, and coloring agents.
Examples of film-forming polymers include cellulose derivatives such as ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, methylcellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, cellulose acetate phthalate, and cellulose acetate trimellitate; waxes; methacrylic acid polymers such as Eudragit®; or mixtures thereof. Alternatively, commercially available coating compositions comprising film-forming polymers marketed under various trade names, such as Opadry®, may also be used.
Coating may be performed by applying the coating composition as a
solution/dispersion/blend using any conventional coating technique known in the art such as spray coating in a conventional coating pan or fluidized bed processor or Granurex® rotor processor, dip coating, or compression coating. The invention may be further illustrated by the following examples, which illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any way.
EXAMPLES
Example 1 :
First Component
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Second Component
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Third Component
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Procedure:
First Component
1. Carbidopa, levodopa, microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, sodium starch glycolate, sodium lauryl sulphate, and povidone were blended together.
2. The blend of step 1 was put into a rapid mixer granulator, and water was added.
3. The wet mass of step 2 was extruded through an extruder, and spheronized a spheronizer to form pellets. 4. Eudragit L 100, Eudragit S 100, and triethyl citrate were dissolved in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and purified water to form a solution.
5. Talc was dispersed into the solution of step 4 to form a dispersion.
6. The pellets of step 3 were coated with the dispersion of step 5 to form
extended-release pellets of the first component.
Second Component
7. Carbidopa, levodopa, and microcrystalline cellulose were blended together.
8. The blend of step 7 was put into a rapid mixer granulator, and water was added.
9. The wet mass of step 8 was extruded through an extruder, and spheronized in a spheronizer to form pellets.
10. Eudragit® L 100, Eudragit® S 100, and triethyl citrate were dissolved in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and purified water to form a solution.
1 1. Talc was dispersed into the solution of step 10 to form a dispersion.
12. The pellets of step 9 were coated with the dispersion of step 1 1 to form
extended-release pellets of the second component.
Third Component
13. A solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose was prepared in an isopropyl alcohol and purified water mixture.
14. Talc was dispersed into the solution of step 13 to form a dispersion.
15. Tartaric acid pellets were coated with the dispersion of step 14.
16. A solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose was prepared in an isopropyl alcohol and purified water mixture.
17. Talc was dispersed into the solution of step 16 to form a dispersion.
18. The pellets of step 15 were coated with the dispersion of step 17.
19. Eudragit® L 100, Eudragit® S 100, and triethyl citrate were dissolved in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and purified water to form a solution.
20. Talc was dispersed into the solution of step 19 to form a dispersion.
21. The pellets of step 18 were coated with the dispersion of step 20.
22. A solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose was prepared in purified water and isopropyl alcohol. 23. Talc was dispersed into the solution of step 22 to form a dispersion.
24. The pellets of step 21 were coated with the dispersion of step 23.
25. A solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose was prepared in purified water.
26. Carbidopa and levodopa were dispersed into the solution of step 25.
27. The pellets of step 24 were coated with the dispersion of step 26.
Capsule Filling
28. The pellets of step 6, step 12, and step 27 were mixed and filled into a
capsule of suitable size.
Example 2:
First Component
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Second Component
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Third Component
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Procedure:
First Component
1. Carbidopa, levodopa, croscarmellose sodium, and povidone are blended together.
2. The blend of step 1 is put into a rapid mixer granulator and water is added.
3. The wet mass of step 2 is extruded through a 1.0 mm screen and spheronized.
4. The spheres of step 3 are dried, and screened with suitable mesh to form
pellets. 5. The pellets of step 4 are blended with magnesium stearate to form immediate-release pellets.
Second Component
6. Carbidopa, levodopa, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, mannitol, and povidone are blended together.
7. The blend of step 6 is put in a rapid mixer granulator, and water is added.
8. The wet mass of step 7 is extruded through a 1.0 mm screen and spheronized.
9. The spheres of step 8 are dried, and screened with suitable mesh to form
pellets.
10. A solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is prepared in water, or an organic solvent.
11. Talc is dispersed into the solution of step 10 to form a dispersion.
12. The pellets of step 9 are coated with the dispersion of step 1 1.
13. Eudragit® L 100, Eudragit® S 100, and triethyl citrate are dissolved in a
mixture of isopropyl alcohol and acetone to form a solution.
14. Talc is dispersed into the solution of step 13 to form a dispersion.
15. The coated pellets of step 12 are coated with the dispersion of step 14 to form extended-release pellets.
Third Component
16. A Solution of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is prepared in water or an organic solvent.
17. Talc and mannitol are dispersed into the solution of step 16 to form a
dispersion.
18. Tartaric acid pellets are coated with the dispersion of step 17.
19. Eudragit® L 100, Eudragit® S 100, and triethyl citrate are dissolved in a
mixture of isopropyl alcohol and acetone to form a solution.
20. Talc is dispersed into the solution of step 19 to form a dispersion.
21. The pellets of step 18 are coated with the dispersion of step 20.
22. Carbidopa, levodopa, and low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose are
blended to form a spray powder.
23. Povidone is dissolved in water to form a binder solution. 24. The pellets of step 21 are taken in a Granurex rotor processor, and coated by spraying the spray powder of step 22 and binder solution of step 23.
25. Eudragit® L 100, Eudragit® S 100, and triethyl citrate are dissolved in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and acetone to form a solution.
26. Talc is dispersed into the solution of step 25 to form a dispersion.
27. The pellets of step 24 are coated with the dispersion of step 26 to form
extended-release pellets.
Capsule Filling
28. The pellets of step 5, step 15, and step 27 are mixed and filled into capsules of suitable size.

Claims

We Claim:
1. An extended- release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
(a) a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa; (b) a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and
(c) a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid.
2. The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 1 , wherein the second component comprises one or more rate-controlling materials and the third component comprises:
(i) a core of carboxylic acid;
(ii) an extended-release coating comprising one or more rate-controlling materials;
(iii) an immediate-release coating comprising carbidopa and levodopa; and (iv) an extended-release coating comprising one or more rate-controlling materials.
3. The extended- release pharmaceutical dosage form according to claim 1, wherein both the first and second components comprise one or more rate-controlling materials and the third component comprises:
(i) a core of carboxylic acid;
(ii) an extended-release coating comprising one or more rate-controlling materials; and
(iii) an immediate-release coating comprising carbidopa and levodopa.
4. A process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients;
(b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; (c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all the three components, and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet.
5. A process for the preparation of an extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form of carbidopa and levodopa, wherein the process comprises the steps of:
(a) preparing the first component comprising the first portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; (b) preparing the second component comprising the second portion of carbidopa, levodopa, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; (c) preparing the third component comprising the third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, carboxylic acid, one or more rate-controlling materials, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, and one or more coating additives; and
(d) mixing all the three components and filling the components into a capsule of suitable size or compressing into a tablet.
6. The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the rate-controlling material is a methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate copolymer.
7. The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the carboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of tartaric acid, adipic acid, succinic acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, maleic acid, acetic acid, ascorbic acid, edetic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, oleic acid, sorbic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, giutaric acid, glutamic acid, maxideiic acid, or mixtures thereof.
8. The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the component is selected from the group consisting of pellets, spheroids, beads, microspheres, seeds, granules, mini tablets, ion-exchange resin beads, or combinations thereof.
9. The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the components are either filled into a capsule of suitable size or compressed to a trilayered tablet.
10. The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable excipients are selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solubility enhancers, fillers, lubricants, binders, disintegrants, coloring agents, plasticizers, and opacifiers.
11. The extended-release pharmaceutical dosage form according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the coating additives are selected from the group consisting of plasticizers, lubricants, and coloring agents.
12. A method of treating Parkinson's disease by administering an extended-release dosage of carbidopa and levodopa comprising:
(a) a first component comprising a first portion of carbidopa and levodopa; (b) a second component comprising a second portion of carbidopa and levodopa; and
(c) a third component comprising a third portion of carbidopa, levodopa, and carboxylic acid.
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