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Definitions

• compositions comprising (i) a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and (ii) a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally (iii) a muscarinic receptor antagonist (MRA), as well as methods of treating sleep apnea.
• NRI norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
• MRA muscarinic receptor antagonist
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common disorder caused by collapse of the pharyngeal airway during sleep. OSA can have serious health consequences.
• One aspect of the present invention provides a method of treating a subject having a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse, the method comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of (i) a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and (ii) a mineralocorticoid antagonist.
• NRI norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
• Embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following optional features.
• the NRI is a norepinephrine selective reuptake inhibitor (NSRI).
• the NSRI is selected from the group consisting of amedalin, atomoxetine, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, nisoxetine, reboxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, and viloxazine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the NRI is a norepinephrine non-selective reuptake inhibitor (NNRI) selected from the group consisting of amitriptiline, amoxapine, bupropion, ciclazindol, desipramine, desvenlafaxine, dexmethilphenidate, diethylpropion, doxepin, duloxetine, imipramine, levomilnacipran, manifaxine, maprotiline, methylphenidate, milnacipran, nefazodone, nortriptyline, phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine, protryptyline, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, and venlafaxine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• NRI norepinephrine non-selective reuptake inhibitor
• the NRI is selected from the group consisting of atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and reboxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, the NRI is atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the mineralocorticoid antagonist is selected from the group consisting of spironolactone, eplerenone, canrenone, finerenone, mexrenone, canrenoic acid, drospirenone, prorenone, apararenone, and esaxerenone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, the mineralocorticoid antagonist is spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the mineralocorticoid antagonist is spironolactone.
• the method further comprises administering to the subject (iii) a muscarinic receptor antagonist (MRA).
• MRA muscarinic receptor antagonist
• the MRA is selected from the group consisting of atropine, propantheline, bethanechol, solifenacin, darifenacin, tolterodine, fesoterodine, trospium, and oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the MRA is selected from the group consisting of anisotropine, benztropine, biperiden, clidinium, cycrimine, dicyclomine, diphemanil, diphenidol, ethopropazine, glycopyrrolate, hexocyclium, isopropamide, mepenzolate, methixene, methscopolamine, oxyphencyclimine, oxyphenonium, procyclidine, scopolamine, tridihexethyl, and trihexyphenidyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the MRA is oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the MRA is (R)-oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the atomoxetine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered at a dose of from about 20 to about 200 mg. In some embodiments, the atomoxetine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered at a dose of from about 25 to about 100 mg. In some embodiments, the spironolactone or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered at a dose of from about 10 to about 100 mg. In some embodiments, the spironolactone or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered at a dose of from about 20 to about 80 mg.
• the oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered at a dose of from about 1 to about 15 mg. In some embodiments, the oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered at a dose of from about 2 mg to about 10 mg. In some embodiments, the (R)- oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered at a dose of from about 0.5 to about 10 mg. In some embodiments, the (R)-oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is administered at a dose of from about 1 mg to about 5 mg. In some embodiments, the NRI and mineralocorticoid antagonist are administered in a single composition.
• the NRI, MRA, and mineralocorticoid antagonist are administered in a single composition.
• the single composition is an oral administration form.
• the oral administration form is a syrup, pill, tablet, troche, capsule, or patch.
• the condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse is sleep apnea.
• the condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
• the condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse is snoring.
• the condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse is simple snoring.
• the subject is in a non-fully conscious state. In some embodiments, the non- fully conscious state is sleep. In some embodiments, the subject has hypertension.
• Another aspect of the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and (ii) a mineralocorticoid antagonist, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
• NRI norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
• a mineralocorticoid antagonist in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
• Embodiments of this aspect of the invention may include one or more of the following optional features.
• the NRI is a norepinephrine selective reuptake inhibitor (NSRI).
• the NSRI is selected from the group consisting of amedalin, atomoxetine, CP-39,332, daledalin, edivoxetine, esreboxetine, lortalamine, nisoxetine, reboxetine, talopram, talsupram, tandamine, and viloxazine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the NRI is a norepinephrine non-selective reuptake inhibitor (NNRI) selected from the group consisting of amitriptiline, amoxapine, bupropion, ciclazindol, desipramine, desvenlafaxine, dexmethilphenidate, diethylpropion, doxepin, duloxetine, imipramine, levomilnacipran, manifaxine, maprotiline, methylphenidate, milnacipran, nefazodone, nortriptyline, phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine, protryptyline, radafaxine, tapentadol, teniloxazine, and venlafaxine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• NRI norepinephrine non-selective reuptake inhibitor
• the NRI is selected from the group consisting of atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and reboxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, the NRI is atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the mineralocorticoid antagonist is selected from the group consisting of spironolactone, eplerenone, canrenone, finerenone, mexrenone, canrenoic acid, drospirenone, prorenone, apararenone, and esaxerenone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In some embodiments, the mineralocorticoid antagonist is spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the mineralocorticoid antagonist is spironolactone.
• the composition further comprises (iii) a muscarinic receptor antagonist (MRA).
• MRA muscarinic receptor antagonist
• the MRA is selected from the group consisting of atropine, propantheline, bethanechol, solifenacin, darifenacin, tolterodine, fesoterodine, trospium, and oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the MRA is selected from the group consisting of anisotropine, benztropine, biperiden, clidinium, cycrimine, dicyclomine, diphemanil, diphenidol, ethopropazine, glycopyrrolate, hexocyclium, isopropamide, mepenzolate, methixene, methscopolamine, oxyphencyclimine, oxyphenonium, procyclidine, scopolamine, tridihexethyl, and trihexyphenidyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the MRA is oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the MRA is (R)-oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the atomoxetine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in an amount of from about 20 to about 200 mg. In some embodiments, the atomoxetine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in an amount of from about 25 to about 100 mg.
• the spironolactone or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in an amount of from about 10 to about 100 mg. In some embodiments, the spironolactone or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in an amount of from about 20 to about 80 mg. In some embodiments, the oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 15 mg.
• the oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in an amount of from about 2 mg to about 10 mg. In some embodiments, the (R)-oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 10 mg. In some embodiments, the (R)-oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is present in an amount of from about 1 mg to about 5 mg.
• the NRI and mineralocorticoid antagonist are formulated in a single composition. In some embodiments, the NRI, MRA, and mineralocorticoid antagonist are formulated in a single composition. In some embodiments, the single composition is an oral administration form.
• the oral administration form is a syrup, pill, tablet, troche, capsule, or patch.
• the composition is for use in treating a subject having a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse.
• the condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse is sleep apnea.
• the condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
• the condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse is snoring.
• the condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse is simple snoring.
• the subject is in a non-fully conscious state.
• the non-fully conscious state is sleep.
• the subject has hypertension.
• Another aspect of the invention provides a kit comprising (i) a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and (ii) a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally (iii) a muscarinic receptor antagonist.
• the kit is for use in treating a subject having a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse.
• Another aspect of the invention provides a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally a muscarinic receptor antagonist, for use in treating a subject having a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse.
• NRI norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
• Another aspect of the invention provides a therapeutic combination of (i) a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and (ii) a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally (iii) a muscarinic receptor antagonist, for use in treating a subject having a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse.
• FIG.1 is a graphic illustration of an obstructive apnea.
• the top channel shows the electroencephalogram (EEG) pattern of sleep.
• the next channel represents airflow.
• the next three channels show ventilator effort by movements of the rib cage and abdomen and changes in esophageal pressure, all of which reflect a respiratory effort against an occluded upper airway.
• the last channel indicates oxyhemoglobin saturation.
• FIG.2 is a diagram showing the study design of Example 1.
• the pharyngeal airway region has no bone or cartilage support, and it is held open by muscles. When these muscles relax during sleep, the pharynx can collapse resulting in cessation of airflow. As shown in Fig.1, ventilatory effort continues and increases in an attempt to overcome the obstruction, shown by an increase in esophageal pressure change. Rib cage and abdominal movements are in the opposite direction as a result of the diaphragm contracting against an occluded airway, forcing the abdominal wall to distend out and the chest wall to cave inward.
• Fig.1 is a graphic illustration of an obstructive apnea.
• the top channel shows the electroencephalogram (EEG) pattern of sleep.
• the next channel represents airflow.
• the next three channels show ventilatory effort by movements of the rib cage and abdomen and changes in esophageal pressure, all of which reflect a respiratory effort against an occluded upper airway.
• the last channel indicates oxyhemoglobin saturation.
• OSA is associated with major comorbidities and economic costs, including: hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, and fatigue/lost productivity.
• CPAP continuous positive airway pressure
• CPAP is effective in virtually all patients, and approximately 85% of diagnosed patients are prescribed CPAP, but compliance is low. Patients find CPAP uncomfortable and often intolerable; at least 30% of patients (up to 80%) are regularly non-adherent and thus untreated (Weaver, Proc Am Thorac Soc.2008 Feb 15; 5(2): 173-178).
• the methods described herein include methods for the treatment of disorders associated with pharyngeal airway muscle collapse during sleep.
• the disorder is sleep apnea (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)) or snoring (e.g., simple snoring).
• sleep apnea e.g., obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
• snoring e.g., simple snoring
• the methods include administering a therapeutically effective amount of a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally a muscarinic receptor antagonist (MRA), as known in the art and/or described herein, to a subject who is in need of, or who has been determined to be in need of, such treatment.
• NRI norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
• MRA muscarinic receptor antagonist
• the methods include administering a therapeutically effective amount of atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and optionally oxybutynin (e.g., (R)-oxybutynin) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject who is in need of, or who has been determined to be in need of, such treatment.
• oxybutynin e.g., (R)-oxybutynin
• to “treat” means to ameliorate at least one symptom of the disorder associated with pharyngeal airway collapse.
• pharyngeal airway collapse during sleep results in snoring and/or an interruption in breathing (apnea or hypopnea), arousal from sleep, and reduced oxygenation (hypoxemia); thus, a treatment can result in a reduction in snoring, apneas/hypopneas, sleep fragmentation, and hypoxemia.
• Administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound described herein for the treatment of a subject with OSA may result in decreased AHI.
• Measurement of OSA disease and symptoms may be, for example, by polysomnography (PSG).
• an “effective amount” of a compound refers to an amount sufficient to elicit the desired biological response, e.g., to treat a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse, e.g., to treat sleep apnea or snoring.
• the effective amount of a compound of the invention may vary depending on such factors as the desired biological endpoint, the pharmacokinetics of the compound, the disease being treated, the mode of administration, and the age, weight, health, and condition of the subject.
• An effective amount encompasses therapeutic and prophylactic treatment.
• An effective amount can be administered in one or more administrations, applications or dosages.
• compositions can be administered from one or more times per day to one or more times per week; including once every other day.
• the compositions are administered daily.
• the compositions are administered daily before sleep time, e.g., immediately before sleep time or 15-60 minutes before sleep time.
• sleep time e.g., immediately before sleep time or 15-60 minutes before sleep time.
• treatment of a subject with a therapeutically effective amount of the therapeutic compounds described herein can include a single treatment or a series of treatments.
• a “therapeutically effective amount” of a compound is an amount sufficient to provide a therapeutic benefit in the treatment of a disease, disorder or condition, or to delay or minimize one or more symptoms associated with the disease, disorder or condition.
• a therapeutically effective amount of a compound means an amount of therapeutic agent, alone or in combination with other therapies, which provides a therapeutic benefit in the treatment of the disease, disorder or condition.
• the term “therapeutically effective amount” can encompass an amount that improves overall therapy, reduces or avoids symptoms or causes of disease or condition, or enhances the therapeutic efficacy of another therapeutic agent.
• subject and “patient” refer to an animal (e.g., a bird such as a chicken, quail or turkey, or a mammal), specifically a "mammal” including a non-primate (e.g., a cow, pig, horse, sheep, rabbit, guinea pig, rat, cat, dog, and mouse) and a primate (e.g., a monkey, chimpanzee and a human), and more specifically a human.
• the subject is a non-human animal such as a farm animal (e.g., a horse, cow, pig or sheep), or a pet (e.g., a dog, cat, guinea pig or rabbit).
• the subject is a human.
• pharmaceutically acceptable means approved or approvable by a regulatory agency of the Federal or a state government or the corresponding agency in countries other than the United States, or that is listed in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia or other generally recognized pharmacopoeia for use in animals, and more particularly, in humans.
• the term “unit dosage form” is defined to refer to the form in which the compound is administered to a subject. Specifically, the unit dosage form can be, for example, a pill, capsule, or tablet. In some embodiments, the unit dosage form is a capsule.
• solid dosage form means a pharmaceutical dose(s) in solid form, e.g. tablets, capsules, granules, powders, sachets, reconstitutable powders, dry powder inhalers and chewables.
• solid dosage form means a pharmaceutical dose(s) in solid form, e.g. tablets, capsules, granules, powders, sachets, reconstitutable powders, dry powder inhalers and chewables.
• single stereochemical isomers, as well as enantiomers, diastereomers, cis/trans conformation isomers, and rotational isomers, and racemic and non-racemic mixtures thereof are within the scope of the invention. Unless otherwise indicated, all tautomeric forms of the compounds disclosed herein are within the scope of the invention.
• Atomoxetine is the generic name of the pharmaceutical substance with the chemical name (-)-N-Methyl-3-phenyl-3-(o-tolyloxy)-propylamine, and its pharmaceutical salts. Atomoxetine is the R(-) isomer as determined by x-ray diffraction. In some embodiments, atomoxetine may be atomoxetine hydrochloride.
• Spironolactone is the generic name of the pharmaceutical substance with the chemical name or S-[(7R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-10,13-dimethyl-3,5'-dioxospiro[2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16- decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-17,2'-oxolane]-7-yl] ethanethioate, and its pharmaceutical salts.
• Oxybutynin is the generic name for the pharmaceutical substance with the chemical name 4-diethylamino-2-butynylphenylcyclohexylglycolate or 4-(diethylamino)but-2-ynyl 2- cyclohexyl-2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetate, and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts.
• oxybutynin may be a racemic mixture of R- and S- enantiomers, or an isolated enantiomer, e.g., the R-enantiomer.
• oxybutynin may be oxybutynin chloride or (R)-oxybutynin chloride.
• the methods include administering a dose of from about 20 mg to about 200 mg of atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (or a dose equivalent of another NRI).
• the dose of atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 25 mg to about 100 mg.
• the dose of atomoxetine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 40 mg to about 80 mg.
• the dose of atomoxetine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 20 mg to about 50 mg.
• the dose of atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 50 mg to about 100 mg.
• the dose of atomoxetine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is about 40 mg. In some embodiments, the dose of atomoxetine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is about 80 mg.
• the methods include administering a dose of from about 10 mg to about 200 mg of spironolactone or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (or a dose equivalent of another mineralocorticoid antagonist). In some embodiments, the dose of spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 15 to about 100 mg. In some embodiments, the dose of spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 20 to about 80 mg.
• the dose of spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 20 to about 40 mg. In some embodiments, the dose of spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 40 to about 80 mg. In some embodiments, the dose of spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is about 25 mg. In some embodiments, the dose of spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is about 50 mg.
• the dose of oxybutynin or (R)-oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof may be from about 1 mg to about 25 mg (or a dose equivalent thereof of another MRA), or in some embodiments, from about 2 mg to about 15 mg.
• the dose of oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 2.5 mg to about 10 mg, e.g., 5 mg.
• the dose of (R)-oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 1 mg to about 5 mg, e.g., 2.5 mg.
• the dose of oxybutynin or (R)-oxybutynin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is from about 1 mg to about 10 mg.
• the methods include administering 40 mg atomoxetine hydrochloride and 25 mg spironolactone. In some embodiments, the methods include administering 40 mg atomoxetine hydrochloride and 50 mg spironolactone. In some embodiments, the methods include administering 80 mg atomoxetine hydrochloride and 25 mg spironolactone. In some embodiments, the methods include administering 80 mg atomoxetine hydrochloride and 50 mg spironolactone.
• the methods further comprise administering (iv) an additional active agent, which is a diuretic.
• the (iv) diuretic may be used with or without an MRA.
• the diuretic is selected from the group consisting of chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, chlorthalidone, methychlothiazide, polythiazide, triamterene, furosemide, ethacrynic acid, metolazone, bumetanide, indapamide, amiloride, and torsemide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the subject has hypertension.
• the subject is in a fluid-retaining state.
• the fluid retaining-state may be due to hypertension, heart failure, or end-stage renal disease.
• pharmaceutical compositions comprising a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally a muscarinic receptor antagonist (MRA), as active ingredients.
• the active ingredients can be in a single composition or in separate compositions.
• the pharmaceutical compositions include atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and optionally oxybutynin (e.g., (R)-oxybutynin) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as active ingredients.
• oxybutynin e.g., (R)-oxybutynin
• NRIs norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
• exemplary norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors include the selective NRIs, e.g., amedalin (UK-3540-1), atomoxetine (Strattera), CP-39,332, daledalin (UK-3557-15), edivoxetine (LY-2216684), esreboxetine, lortalamine (LM-1404), nisoxetine (LY-94,939), reboxetine (Edronax, Vestra), talopram (Lu 3-010), talsupram (Lu 5-005), tandamine (AY- 23,946), viloxazine (Vivalan); and the non-selective NRIs, e.g., amitriptiline, amoxapine, bupropion, ciclazindol, desipramine, desvenlafaxine, dexmethilphenidate,
• the NRI is atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• Exemplary mineralocorticoid antagonists include spironolactone, eplerenone, canrenone, finerenone, mexrenone, canrenoic acid, drospirenone, prorenone, apararenone, and esaxerenone and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
• the mineralocorticoid antagonist is spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• exemplary muscarinic receptor antagonists include atropine, propantheline, bethanechol, solifenacin, darifenacin, tolterodine, fesoterodine, trospium, and oxybutynin, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have activity on the M2 receptor.
• exemplary antimuscarinics include anisotropine, benztropine, biperiden, clidinium, cycrimine, dicyclomine, diphemanil, diphenidol, ethopropazine, glycopyrrolate, hexocyclium, isopropamide, mepenzolate, methixene, methscopolamine, oxyphencyclimine, oxyphenonium, procyclidine, scopolamine, tridihexethyl, and trihexyphenidyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
• the muscarinic receptor antagonist is oxybutynin or (R)- oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• (R)-oxybutynin refers to the (R)-oxybutynin stereoisomer substantially free of other stereoisomers of oxybutynin.
• the muscarinic receptor antagonist is fesoterodine.
• the pharmaceutical composition further comprises (iv) an additional active agent, which is a diuretic.
• the composition comprising a (iv) diuretic may be with or without an MRA.
• the diuretic is selected from the group consisting of chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, chlorthalidone, methychlothiazide, polythiazide, triamterene, furosemide, ethacrynic acid, metolazone, bumetanide, indapamide, amiloride, and torsemide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• Pharmaceutical compositions typically include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
• pharmaceutically acceptable carrier includes saline, solvents, dispersion media, diluents, fillers, coatings, antibacterial and antifungal agents, isotonic and absorption delaying agents, and the like, compatible with pharmaceutical administration.
• active ingredients for use in the present invention may be provided as pharmaceutically acceptable salts.
• oxybutynin is oxybutynin chloride.
• (R)-oxybutynin is (R)-oxybutynin chloride.
• atomoxetine is atomoxetine hydrochloride.
• Pharmaceutical compositions are typically formulated to be compatible with its intended route of administration.
• routes of administration examples include systemic oral or transdermal administration.
• suitable pharmaceutical compositions are known in the art, see, e.g., Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21st ed., 2005; and the books in the series Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences: a Series of Textbooks and Monographs (Dekker, NY).
• oral compositions generally include an inert diluent or an edible carrier.
• the active compound(s) can be incorporated with excipients and used in the form of pills, tablets, troches, or capsules, e.g., gelatin capsules.
• Oral compositions can also be prepared using a fluid carrier.
• a composition according to the present invention may be a unit dosage form. In some embodiments, a composition according to the present invention may be a solid dosage form, e.g., a tablet or capsule. [0057] Pharmaceutically compatible binding agents, and/or adjuvant materials can be included as part of the composition.
• the tablets, pills, capsules, troches and the like can contain any of the following ingredients, or compounds of a similar nature: a binder such as microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin; an excipient such as starch or lactose, a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid, Primogel, or corn starch; a lubricant such as magnesium stearate or Sterotes; a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide; a sweetening agent such as sucrose or saccharin; or a flavoring agent such as peppermint, methyl salicylate, or orange flavoring.
• a binder such as microcrystalline cellulose, gum tragacanth or gelatin
• an excipient such as starch or lactose, a disintegrating agent such as alginic acid, Primogel, or corn starch
• a lubricant such as magnesium stearate or Sterotes
• a glidant such as colloidal silicon dioxide
• Systemic administration of the compounds as described herein can also be by transdermal means, e.g., using a patch, gel, or lotion, to be applied to the skin.
• transdermal administration penetrants appropriate to the permeation of the epidermal barrier can be used in the formulation. Such penetrants are generally known in the art.
• the active compounds can formulated into ointments, salves, gels, or creams as generally known in the art.
• the gel and/or lotion can be provided in individual sachets, or via a metered-dose pump that is applied daily; see, e.g., Cohn et al., Ther Adv Urol.2016 Apr; 8(2): 83-90.
• the therapeutic compounds are prepared with carriers that will protect the therapeutic compounds against rapid elimination from the body, such as a controlled release formulation, including implants and microencapsulated delivery systems.
• a controlled release formulation including implants and microencapsulated delivery systems.
• Biodegradable, biocompatible polymers can be used, such as ethylene vinyl acetate, polyanhydrides, polyglycolic acid, collagen, polyorthoesters, and polylactic acid.
• Such formulations can be prepared using standard techniques, or obtained commercially, e.g., from Alza Corporation and Nova Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Liposomal suspensions can also be used as pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. These can be prepared according to methods known to those skilled in the art, for example, as described in U.S. Patent No.4,522,811.
• the pharmaceutical compositions can be included in a container, pack, or dispenser together with instructions for administration or use in a method described herein.
• the pharmaceutical composition is for use in treating a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse.
• the condition is sleep apnea (e.g., OSA) or snoring (e.g., simple snoring).
• a pharmaceutical composition comprising atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and optionally oxybutynin (e.g., (R)-oxybutynin) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in treating sleep apnea (e.g., OSA) or snoring (e.g., simple snoring).
• sleep apnea e.g., OSA
• snoring e.g., simple snoring
• kits and Combinations are also provided herein.
• a kit comprising (i) a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and (ii) a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally (iii) a muscarinic receptor antagonist.
• the kit may comprise separate pharmaceutical compositions with each composition having a single active ingredient.
• the kits can be used for treating a subject having a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse.
• Various embodiments of kits will be apparent from the detailed description provided herein.
• the kit further comprises an additional active agent, which is a diuretic (e.g., chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, chlorthalidone, methychlothiazide, polythiazide, triamterene, furosemide, ethacrynic acid, metolazone, bumetanide, indapamide, amiloride, or torsemide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof).
• a diuretic e.g., chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, chlorthalidone, methychlothiazide, polythiazide, triamterene, furosemide, ethacrynic acid, metolazone, bumetanide, indapamide, amiloride, or torsemide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally a muscarinic receptor antagonist, for use in treating a subject having a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse Further provided herein is a therapeutic combination of (i) a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) and (ii) a mineralocorticoid antagonist, and optionally (iii) a muscarinic receptor antagonist, for use in treating a subject having a condition associated with pharyngeal airway collapse.
• the NRI is atomoxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
• the mineralocorticoid antagonist is spironolactone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
• the MRA if present, is oxybutynin (e.g., (R)- oxybutynin) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the combination or therapeutic combination further comprises an additional active agent, which is a diuretic (e.g., chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, chlorthalidone, methychlothiazide, polythiazide, triamterene, furosemide, ethacrynic acid, metolazone, bumetanide, indapamide, amiloride, or torsemide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof).
• a diuretic e.g., chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, bendroflumethiazide, chlorthalidone, methychlothiazide, polythiazide, triamterene, furosemide, ethacrynic acid, metolazone, bumetanide, indapamide, amiloride, or torsemide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• Example 1 Randomized Double-Blind 2-Period Multiple Dose Crossover Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Atomoxetine + Spironolactone vs. Atomoxetine in OSA patients with hypertension
• the study of Example 1 is a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, 2-period, crossover study in patients with moderate to severe OSA. The study is designed to assess if the addition of spironolactone to atomoxetine can increase efficacy in a population with both hypertension and OSA.
• a screening visit and polysomnographic (PSG) exam will be conducted to establish that each participant meets study enrollment criteria.
• Each participant will then receive in random order for 10 nights the combinations consisting of the following: A 3-day low-dose run-in period of atomoxetine 40 mg + spironolactone 25 mg followed by 7-day full dose period of atomoxetine 80 mg + spironolactone 50 mg. A 3-day low-dose run-in period of atomoxetine 40 mg + spironolactone-matching placebo followed by 7-day full dose period of atomoxetine 80 mg + spironolactone-matching placebo.
• a WatchPAT test and 24-hour BP monitoring will be will be conducted at home on the 9th day of treatment (6th day of full dose) of each treatment period.
• An inpatient PSG and WatchPAT will be performed on the 10th day of treatment (7th day of full dose) of each treatment period. There will be at least 3 weeks of washout period between the two treatment periods. [0068] The following endpoints will be used.
• Study drug consists of both supply for the 3-day run-in dose and the 7-day full-dose.
• WatchPAT and ambulatory blood pressure device are similarly dispensed to patients at Visit 2. Any unused study drug and the WatchPAT and blood pressure devices are returned at Visit 3.
• study drug and devices for at-home use are similarly dispensed for the second dosing period, and at Visit 4 similarly returned to the study site.
• Dosing of the study treatment will occur each night at the patient’s usual bedtime, both during at-home nights and inpatient PSG nights.
• At-home WatchPAT and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring will be conducted, with personnel from the study site contacting the patient by video call (or voice if video not feasible) to assist with and confirm proper use of the devices.
• the WatchPAT is removed by the patient in the morning, whereas the 24-hour blood pressure device remains in use until the patient arrives at the clinic for the PSG night (Visit 3 and Visit 4).
• the evening of each inpatient PSG exam in the crossover period the ESS, PGI-S, SAQLI, and PROMIS instruments will be administered. Vital signs including seated blood pressure in triplicate, pulse, and respiratory rate, and weight are also measured the evening of each PSG exam.
• Each treatment period will be separated by at least a 3 week washout period.
• FIG. 2 shows an overview of the study design.
• a tablet of atomoxetine and spironolactone or spironolactone-matching placebo is taken immediately before the participant’s planned bedtime.
• Spironolactone and placebo tablets, as well as, atomoxetine tablets will be over encapsulated for masking purpose.
• Study procedures and timing are summarized in the following schedule of activities (SOA). Schedule of Activities
• AE adverse event
• BP blood pressure
• ECG electrocardiogram
• ESS Epworth sleepiness scale
• HS Hora Somni
• PGI-S patient global impression of severity of OSA
• PSG polysomnography
• SAE serious adverse event
• SAQLI Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index
• WOCBP women of childbearing potential
• PROMIS Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System.
• Vital signs include the following: seated blood pressure in triplicate, pulse, respiratory rate; vital signs on PSG nights taken evening of admission to
• WatchPAT Standard WatchPAT recording will be performed at home and in-lab on PSG V2, V3 and V4, in accordance with AASM HSAT Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adults with OSA. Participants will be instrumented with standard WatchPAT device and sensors (finger probe and snoring/body position sensor). Participants will sleep at home as usual and in-lab also instrumented for full PSG. All WatchPAT studies will be scored by qualified on-site technologists, blinded to treatment assignment. Scoring will be conducted according to validated, evidence- based guidelines. WatchPAT is a sleep apnea test that utilizes the peripheral arterial signal (PAT).
• PAT peripheral arterial signal
• WatchPAT measures up to 7 channels (PAT signal, heart rate, oximetry, actigraphy, body position, snoring, and chest motion) via 3 points of contact.
• WatchPAT provides AHI, AHIc, RDI, and ODI based upon true sleep time and sleep staging. WatchPAT is clinically validated with an 89% correlation to PSG. WatchPAT is a registered trademark of Itamar Medical Ltd. [0079] Additional assessments will include safety, physical examinations, vital signs, electrocardiograms, clinical safety laboratory assessments, adverse events, and serious adverse events.

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