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Definitions

• compositions for modified release of active ingredients are provided.
• the present disclosure relates to the field of sustained release compositions of active ingredients able to emulate or modulate endocrine or hormonal signalling and uses thereof.
• the formulations according to the present disclosure accommodate for chronotherapeutic events of fluctuating levels in natural signalling over a 24 hour period.
• Hormonal factors and systems such as cortisol, growth hormone, testosterone, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone, triiodothyronine, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, fibroblast growth factor 21 , ghrelin, adiponectin, leptin, vasopressin, insulin or melatonin are known to oscillate with a periodicity of 24 hours in humans. The oscillation for these systems is time-of-day dependant 12 .
• thyroid disorders Hypothyroidism (HOT) and Hyperthyroidism (HT) - affect over 10% of the global population, are highly prevalent in age groups above 65 years, and 10 times more prominent in women 1 .
• Thyroid hormone levels oscillate in the body according to a circadian rhythm, with a natural oscillation following the day and night cycles.
• concentrations of triiodothyronine (T3) naturally increase progressively during the night, and return to baseline in the morning 4 .
• T4 triiodothyroxine
• T3 is the active hormone that controls cell metabolism, heart rate, body temperature, peristalsis, muscle contractions and apoptosis.
• QoL quality of life
• 10- 20% patients of these do not respond to LT4 monotherapy due to known/unknown underlying genetic factors (e.g. mutations in enzymes converting T4 to T3 e.g. DiO2 T92A, or thyroid hormone transporters e.g. MCT10), but a vast majority 3 prefer the coadministration of T3 4 .
• T3 is administered as immediate release (LT3), which does not mimic the natural circadian oscillation rhythm.
• Treatment with T3 has historically failed due to short halflife (elimination half-life of T3 is 23-25 h in adults, the biological half-life is 2.5 days and an estimated baseline corrected half- life is 4 hours 11 and adverse effects.
• T3 thyroidectomized patients
• Tmax 2.9hrs i.e. 11 days after last LT3 dose withdrawal 15 .
• the short half-life leads to dosing multiple times a day and thereby poor patient compliance. This often leads to long-term overdosing and severe side effects such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, mineral metabolism complications and more.
• the present disclosure addresses the above-mentioned issues by providing improved sustained-release compositions and formulations of active ingredients able to emulate or modulate hormonal or endocrine signalling respecting the natural oscillation in hormone levels according to the circadian rhythm.
• compositions and pharmaceutical formulations comprising: a. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• PEO polyethylene oxide
• formulations according to the disclosure herein display a dissolution profile and release of the active ingredient that matches the physiological levels of natural hormone signalling according to the day and night cycles with a safe return to base line levels.
• One aspect of the present disclosure provides for a method of manufacturing a composition comprising the steps of: a. preparing a melt uniform dispersion comprising i) PEO, ii) hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and/or HPMC-AS and iii) an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and b. cooling the melt to obtain a solid composition.
• the present disclosure provides for a method of manufacturing a composition
• a method of manufacturing a composition comprising the steps of: i. mixing powders of an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, HPMC and/or HPMC-AS and PEO, and ii. compacting the mixture to obtain uniform dispersion of components in a matrix.
• the present provides for a composition or pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for use as a medicament.
• the present disclosure provides for a composition or pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for use in the modulation able to modulate hormonal or endocrine signaling.
• the present disclosure relates to the use of a composition or pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for treatment of hypothyroidism and/or for use to prevent or reduce the incidence of side effects associated with hypothyroidism treatments.
• D Convoluted average T3 plasma profiles depict delayed release of assumed 20pg,30pg, 40 and 50 pg T3 with 200mg tablet (Formulation I).
• E Convoluted average T3 plasma profiles depict delayed release of assumed 20pg, 30pg, 40 and 50 pg T3 with 150mg tablet (Formulation H).
• F Convoluted average T3 plasma profiles depict delayed release of assumed 20pg, 30pg, 40 and 50 pg T3 with 100 mg tablet (Formulation G).
• Figure 7 A Average melatonin release for formulations J and K; B Convoluted IVIVC melatonin plasma profiles for tablets of formulations J and K.
• Cmax is a term used in pharmacokinetics to refer to the maximum (or peak) serum concentration that a drug achieves in a specified compartment or test area of the body after the drug has been administrated and prior to the administration of a second dose.
• Tmax is the term used in pharmacokinetics to describe the time at which the Cmax is observed.
• Half- life (t %) is a term that refers to the the time required for half of the drug in blood to be eliminated.
• “Apparent volume of distribution (Vd)” or “Apparent volume of drug distribution” is a parameter calculated from amount of drug administered and its observed concentration (mass/volume) for an individual with given body mass.
• Oral bioavailability refers to the fraction of orally administered drug available in the blood calculated relative to drug concentration after intravenous injection.
• sustained release is a term used to refer to a mechanism used in compositions or formulations to provide release of a drug or an active pharmaceutical ingredient from the composition or formulation over an extended period time, as opposed to all at once, or as opposed to an immediate release or a burst release.
• sustained release extended release
• controlled release modified release
• composition and “formulation” are used interchangeably.
• an “active ingredient” as used herein refers to any component that provides pharmacological activity or other direct effect in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or animals.
• hormones or “endocrine factors” it is referred to substances produced by organs of the body that travel by blood to trigger activity in other locations, or synthetic compounds that have the same activity as a natural hormone.
• Hormonal signalling or “endocrine signalling” it is referred to hormone receptor inhibition of activation. Hormonal signalling is modulated by natural hormones, or other compounds that have the same activity as a natural hormone.
• Microx refers to a well-mixed composite of one or more active ingredients with one or more excipients, especially polymers.
• the present invention relates to sustained-release pharmaceutical compositions and formulations of active ingredients able to modulate hormonal or endocrine signalling respecting the natural oscillation during a 24-hour period according to the circadian rhythm.
• compositions and pharmaceutical formulations comprising: a. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO).
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• PEO polyethylene oxide
• compositions and formulations as described herein for use as a medicament.
• compositions and formulations as described herein for use in the treatment of hypothyroidism and/or for use to prevent or reduce side effects associated with hypothyroidism treatments.
• compositions disclosed herein provide for a dissolution rate and release profile of the active ingredient that is adequate to modulate hormonal and endocrine signalling levels according to the natural oscillation in hormonal or endocrine signalling of different systems during a 24 hour period with a safe return to baseline.
• This is advantageous for hormonal or endocrine signalling which signalling increases or decreases during the night or throughout early morning, as dosage of active ingredients at those times is inconvenient for patients.
• the sustained release provides for concentrations that better match the natural levels throughout these time periods.
• the compositions according to the present disclosure have great potential to provide the active ingredient according to the patients’ needs, leading to better therapeutic outcomes, reduction of side-effects and/or improved quality of life - especially for patients requiring chronic treatments.
• Sustained or controlled release technology is a collection of mechanisms, such as erosion and diffusion, used in compositions or formulations to slowly dissolve and release or slowly release and dissolve a drug over time.
• Extended-release formulations may be taken less frequently than immediate-release formulations, and they usually keep steadier levels of the drug in the bloodstream.
• Sustained release compositions may be prepared such that the active ingredient is embedded in a matrix of substance(s) such that the dissolving drug must find its way out through the holes in the matrix.
• the drug dissolves into the matrix, and the matrix physically swells to form a gel, allowing the drug to exit through the gel's outer surface.
• the matrix of substances slowly disaggregates and erodes, releasing the drug with a sustained release profile.
• compositions comprising a an active ingredient and a matrix comprising: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and polyethylene oxide (PEO); provide sustained release of the active ingredient with a desirable profile for active ingredients able to modulate endocrine or hormonal physiological levels that oscillate periodically over 24 hours according to day and night cycles with a safe return to base line.
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• PEO polyethylene oxide
• the present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition
• a pharmaceutical composition comprising: a. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO).
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• PEO polyethylene oxide
• compositions comprising PEO, HPMC and/or HPMC-AS in specific amounts provide sustained release of the active ingredient a desirable profile according to physiological levels of endocrine or hormonal signalling that oscillates within a 24 hour period according to day and night cycles.
• Polyethylene oxide is obtained by polymerization of ethylene oxide. It has a similar structure than polyethylene glycol (PEG) which is obtained by condensation of ethylene glycol molecules.
• PEG polyethylene glycol
• HPMC and HPMC-AS are cellulose derivatives wherein some free hydroxyl groups in cellulose have been substituted with hydroxyproyl and methyl groups. In the case of HPMC-AS, further hydroxyl groups are substituted with acetate and succinate groups. Generally, these materials are used as coatings to delay the release of a medicinal compound into the digestive tract.
• the HPMC-AS comprises 4 to 28% by weight succinyl groups and 2 to 16% by weight acetyl groups, for example 8 to 20% by weight succinyl groups and 4 to 12% by weight acetyl groups, for example 14 to 18% by weight succinyl groups and 4 to 9% by weight acetyl groups.
• the acetyl content in the HPMC-AS is below 12% by weight, such as below 10% and the succinyl content is above 6% by weight, such as above 8% by weight.
• the present disclosure relates to a pharmaceutical composition
• a pharmaceutical composition comprising: a. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1 % to 20% by weight, and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• PEO polyethylene oxide
• the composition comprises HPMC and/or HPMC-AS in a total amount of about 1% to 20%, such as about 2% to 20%, such as about 5% to 15%, such as about 6% to 14%, such as about 7% to 13%, such as about 8% to 12%, such as about 9% to 11%, for example about 10%.
• compositions comprising HPMC-AS mixed in a matrix, instead of as a coating or encapsulation, provides a sustained release profile with pharmacokinetic properties favorable for therapy with active ingredients that modulate hormonal or endocrine signaling of systems that oscillate within a 24 hour period.
• this component further provides improved protection to the active ingredient through diverse and varying conditions in the gastrointestinal track, especially pH.
• the composition does not comprise HPMC.
• the composition is substantially free of HPMC.
• the composition comprises HPMC-AS in an amount of about 1 % to 20% by weight, such as about 2% to 20%, such as about 5% to 15%, such as about 6% to 14%, such as about 7% to 13%, such as about 8% to 12%, such as about 9% to 11%, for example about 10%.
• the composition comprises HPMC-AS in an amount of about of 3% to 14% by weight, such as 3% to 4%, such as 4% to 5%, such as 5% to 6%, for example 6% to 7%, such as 7% to 8%, such as 8% to 9%, such as 9% to 10%, such as 10% to 11%, such as 11% to 12%, such as 12% to 13%, such as 13% to 14%.
• the composition comprises HPMC-AS in an amount of about 5% to about 14% by weight.
• the composition comprises HPMC-AS in an amount of about 8% to about 14% by weight.
• the composition does not comprise HPMC-AS.
• the composition comprises HPMC in an amount of about of about 1 % to 20% by weight, such as about 2% to 20%, such as about 5% to 15%, such as about 6% to 14%, such as about 7% to 13%, such as about 8% to 12%, such as about 9% to 11%, for example about 10%.
• the composition comprises HPMC in an amount of about of 5% to 15% by weight, such as 5% to 6%, for example 6% to 7%, such as 7% to 8%, such as 8% to 9%, such as 9% to 10%, such as 10% to 11%, such as 11% to 12%, such as 12% to 13%, such as 13% to 14%, such as 14% to 15%, such as 15% to 16%, such as 16% to 17%, such as 17% to 18%, such as 18% to 19%, such as 19% to 20%.
• 5% to 15% by weight such as 5% to 6%, for example 6% to 7%, such as 7% to 8%, such as 8% to 9%, such as 9% to 10%, such as 10% to 11%, such as 11% to 12%, such as 12% to 13%, such as 13% to 14%, such as 14% to 15%, such as 15% to 16%, such as 16% to 17%, such as 17% to 18%, such as 18% to 19%, such as 19% to
• the PEO has an average molecular weight between 10 kDa to 2000 kDa, such as 50 kDa to 1000 kDa, such as 100 kDa to 500 kDa, such as 150 kDa to 300 kDa. In one embodiment the PEO has an average molecular weight between 100 kDa and 500 kDa. In one embodiment, the PEO has an average molecular weight between 100 kDa and 400 kDa. In one embodiment, the PEO has an average molecular weight between 100 kDa and 300 kDa. In one embodiment, the PEO has an average molecular weight of about 200 kDa.
• the PEO is present in the pharmaceutical composition in an amount of about 80 to 99%, such as about 85% to 95%, such as about 88% to 92%, such as about 90%. In one embodiment, the PEO is present in the composition in an amount of about 80% to 99% by weight. In one embodiment the PEO is present in the composition in an amount of about 83% to 97% by weight. In one embodiment, the PEO is present in the composition in an amount of about 85% to 95% by weight. In one embodiment the PEO is present in the composition in an amount of about 87% to 93% by weight. In one embodiment the PEO is present in the composition in an amount of about 90% by weight.
• the PEO is present in the pharmaceutical composition in an amount of about 85% to 95% by weight, such as 85% to 86%, such as 86% to 87%, such as 87% to 88%, such as 88% to 89%, such as 89% to 90%, such as 90% to 91 %, such as 91% to 92%, such as 92% to 93%, such as 93% to 94%, such as 94% to 95% by weight.
• the active ingredient, the PEO and the HPMC and/or HPMC-AS are in a single matrix.
• the composition is a uniform dispersion comprising the active ingredient, the HPMC and/or HPMC-AS and the PEO.
• Uniform dispersion means one wherein the components are evenly or homogeneous distributed through the dispersion.
• PEO, HPMC and HPMC-AS are regarded as hydrophilic and gel forming. In water, a matrix made up of any of them or mixtures thereof will experience a series of processes leading to dissolution: water penetration, hydration, disentanglement, gel formation and migration of loose chains into the media.
• the matrix is produced in such a way as to prevent fast penetration of water, the first step, the result is that the dosage unit is gradually eroded only forming a thin release layer on the surface.
• a matrix can be achieved by thermoplastic processes such as injection molding, hot-melt extrusion, calendering or by compression at sufficient pressures due to the high deformability/plasticity and low melting point of, in particular PEO.
• the object is to prevent water penetration by reducing the occurrence of cracks or inter-particular channels.
• compositions according to the present disclosure release the active ingredient predominantly by erosion.
• the active ingredient release closely follows the rate of erosion. This mechanism is less prone to variation between different types of active ingredient as opposed where release is mostly controlled by diffusion.
• the examples demonstrate that different active ingredients display comparable dissolution profiles.
• compositions comprising a matrix comprising: i. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as described herein, ii. HPMC and/or HPMC-AS; and iii. polyethylene oxide (PEO), wherein the weight ratio of PEO (component i.) to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS (component ii.) is between 8:2 and 9:0.1.
• a matrix comprising: i. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as described herein, ii. HPMC and/or HPMC-AS; and iii. polyethylene oxide (PEO), wherein the weight ratio of PEO (component i.) to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS (component ii.) is between 8:2 and 9:0.1.
• the PEO, the HPMC and the HPMC-AS are as described herein.
• the weight ratio of PEO to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS is between about 8:1 and about 9.5:1 , such as 8.1 :1 , 8.2:1 , 8.3:1 , 8.4:1 , 8.5:1 , 8.6:1 , 8.7:1 , 8.8:1 , 8.9:1 , 9.0:1 , 9.1 :1 , 9.2:1 , 9.3:1 , 9.4:1 or 9.5:1.
• the weight ratio of PEO to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS is 9:1. In one embodiment, the weight ratio of PEO to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS is 8:2. In one embodiment, the weight ratio of PEO to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS 9.5:1. In one embodiment, the weight ratio of PEO to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS 9:0.5. In one embodiment, the weight ratio of PEO to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS 8.5:1. In one embodiment, the weight ratio of PEO to HPMC and/or HPMC-AS 8.6:1.
• the composition does not comprise HPMC.
• composition according to the present disclosure may comprise one or more further polymers.
• the one or more further polymers may be independently selected from the group consisting of ionic, non-ionic, water-insoluble polymers, and water-soluble polymers.
• the one or more polymers are one or more water-soluble polymers.
• the one or more further polymers are selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides, acrylates and polysiloxanes and derivatives thereof.
• the one or more further polymers are independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene oxide glucomannan, galactan, glucan, polygalacturonic acid, polyhdyroxyalkanoates, polyxylane, polygalactomannans, rhanogalacturonan, polyxyloglycan, arabinogalactan, starch, alginates, xhanthan gum, carrageenan, agar, dextran, pectins, cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl butyral, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methylcellulose, ehtylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearate, carboxymethyl cellulose, carbomers, polyacrylic acid, poly(methylacrylic) acid, poly(methylmethacrylate), polyhydroxybutyrate, polyhydroxyvalerate, polyhydroxyphenylvalerate, polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, a polyacrylic amide, and
• compositions according to the present disclosure do not require the presence of a lubricant.
• Lubricants are generally required to improve the properties of a powder during processing of formulations, and work by reducing friction. Due to the properties of PEO and the amounts of PEO used, a lubricant is not necessary during processing to prepare the compositions according to the present disclosure.
• the composition according to the present disclosure does not comprise a lubricant. In one embodiment, the composition does not comprise and additional lubricant.
• the composition does not comprise lubricants selected from: metallic salts of fatty acids, such as divalent salts of fatty acids, for example magnesium, calcium or zinc salts of fatty acids; fatty acids, fatty acids esters or talc.
• lubricants selected from: metallic salts of fatty acids, such as divalent salts of fatty acids, for example magnesium, calcium or zinc salts of fatty acids; fatty acids, fatty acids esters or talc.
• compositions according to the present invention provide sustained release an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the formulations according to the present disclosure provide a sustained release profile that is advantageous for active ingredients able to modulate levels of hormones or endocrine factors, especially for hormone and endocrine factors the levels of which oscillate in the human body with a period of 24 hours.
• the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of : thyroid hormone or thyroid hormone modulators, such as triiodothyronine or triiodothyroxine; dopamine reuptake inhibitors; serotonin reuptake inhibitors; renin inhibitors; angiotensin inhibitors; angiotensin receptor antagonists; angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway inhibitors; prolactin releasers; melatonin receptor agonists, such as melatonin; corticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone, prednisolone, prednisone; follicle stimulating hormone receptor agonists; androgens, such as testosterone or testosterone derivatives; growth hormone secretagogues; ghrelin receptor agonists; fibroblast growth factor 21 analogs; fibroblast growth factor 21 receptor agonists; adiponectin receptor agonists; leptin analogs;
• the release profile provided of the active ingredient provided by the compositions according to the present disclosure is advantageous for active ingredients that modulate hormonal or endocrine signaling of hormones or endocrine factors whose natural healthy levels increase or decrease during the night or throughout early morning and then return to baseline.
• the compositions herein disclosed allow for the administration of the active ingredient at a time that is convenient for the patient, upon which the release profile will be favorable according to the natural oscillation of the hormonal or endocrine signaling been affected.
• an active ingredient may be able to modulate hormonal or endocrine signaling through different mechanisms as it will be understood by someone of skill in the art.
• the active ingredient or salt thereof may be an endocrine factor or hormone itself, such as triiodothyronine or melatonin.
• the active ingredient may be a prodrug that converts into the active ingredient that is able to affect hormonal or endocrine signaling.
• the active ingredient may act on the same receptor in the same manner as an endogenous hormone or endocrine factor. It is also possible that the active ingredient may act in receptors upstream or downstream of the signaling pathway of a specific hormone or endocrine factor with the same effects as said hormone or endocrine factor, such as release of secondary messengers.
• the active ingredient is able to modulate hormonal or endocrine signaling of hormones or endocrine factors whose natural healthy levels increase or decrease during the night.
• the active ingredient modulates hormonal or endocrine signaling of which the natural levels increase or decrease between 12 am and 6 am.
• the natural signaling levels of said hormonal or endocrine signaling; or the natural levels of said hormone or endocrine factor increase or decrease 1 to 6 hours after the start of a major sleep episode, such as 1 to 5 hours, 1 to 4 hours, or 1 to 3 hours after the start of a major sleep episode.
• the active ingredient is able to modulate hormonal or endocrine signaling of hormones or endocrine factors whose natural healthy levels increase or decrease throughout early morning.
• the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of: thyroid hormones, melatonin receptor agonists, prolactin releasers, ghrelin receptor agonists, leptin receptor agonists and vasopressin receptor agonists.
• the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of: corticosteroids, androgens, fibroblast growth factor 21 analogues and adiponectin receptor agonists.
• the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is a key regulator of blood pressure, mainly by production of angiotensin II. Renin secretion is activated in the early morning before arousal as a result of sympathetic neuronal activation. Both renin and aldosterone demonstrate significant circadian patterns in both normotensive and hypertensive individuals, with peak values detected early morning, then falling to their lowest point in late evening. Therefore, renin-angiotensin inhibitors can be administered to lower the signalling and thereby blood pressure in hypertension patients.
• the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of: renin inhibitors, angiotensin inhibitors, angiotensin receptor antagonists, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway inhibitors.
• the formulations according to the present disclosure provide sustained release of the active ingredient that is adequate to match the natural oscillation of levels of different hormones or endocrine factors during the 24-hour period in healthy individuals with safe return to baseline.
• the formulations according to the present disclosure have great potential to provide the active ingredient according to the patients’ needs, leading to better therapeutic outcomes, reduction of side-effects and/or improved quality of life - specially for patients requiring chronic treatments.
• the present disclosure provides for a composition
• a composition comprising: a. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• PEO polyethylene oxide
• the present disclosure provides for a composition comprising: a. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) in an amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• the present disclosure provides for a composition comprising: a. an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in an amount of 0.1 % to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• the active ingredient is a thyroid hormone, for example triiodithyronine or triiodothyroxine.
• the active ingredient is triiodothyroxine (also referred to herein as: T4, or thyroxine) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the active ingredient is triiodothyronine (also referred to herein as: T3, LT3 or liothyronine) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• Triiodothyronine is not stable in the pH and enzymatic conditions in the stomach.
• one advantage of the sustained release compositions according to the present disclosure is the at least partial protection of T3 from degradation in the stomach, thus allowing for higher bioavailability compared to immediate release formulations.
• the composition according to the present invention comprises triiodothyronine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount between 1 and 100 pg, such as between about 2 and 70 pg, for example between about 5 and 50 pg-
• the composition according to the present invention comprises triiodothyronine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount between 5 and 50 pg, such as 5 to 7 pg, such as 7 to 9 pg, such as 9 to 11 pg, such as 11 to 13 pg, such as 13 to 15 pg, such as 15 to 17 pg, such as 19 to 21 pg, such as 21 to 23 pg, such as 23 to 25 pg, such as 25 to 27 pg, such as 27 to 29 pg, such as 29 to 31 pg, such as 31 to 33 pg, such as 33 to 35 pg, such as 35 to 37 pg, such as 37 to 39 pg, such as 39 to 41 pg, such as 41 to 43 pg, such as 43 to 45 pg, such as 45 to 47 pg, such as 47 to 50 pg.
• 5 to 7 pg such as 7 to 9 pg
• 9 to 11 pg such as 11 to
• the present disclosure provides for a composition
• a composition comprising: a. triiodothyronine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• the active ingredient is a corticosteroid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, such as hydrocortisone, prednisolone, prednisone.
• the present disclosure provides for a composition
• a composition comprising: a. a corticosteroid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• PEO polyethylene oxide
• the active ingredient is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, such as bupropion, wellbutrin, forfivo or aplezin.
• the present disclosure provides for a compositions comprising: a. dopamine reuptake inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• the active ingredient is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, such as sertraline, fluoxetine, citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine or fluvoxamine.
• the present disclosure provides for a composition
• a composition comprising: a. a serotonin reuptake inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC polyethylene oxide
• the active ingredient is a melatonin receptor agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, such as melatonin.
• the present disclosure provides for a composition
• a composition comprising: a. a melatonin receptor agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• the active ingredient is melatonin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the active ingredient is a renin inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof able to lower blood pressure, such as aliskiren.
• the active ingredient is an angiotensin inhibitor, an angiotensin receptor blocker or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof able to lower blood pressure.
• the active ingredient is a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the present disclosure provides for a composition comprising: a. a renin inhibitor or a angiotensin inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b.
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• PEO polyethylene oxide
• the active ingredient is a prolactin releaser or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof able to induce secretion of prolactin.
• the present disclosure provides for a composition
• a composition comprising: a. a prolactin releaser or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as described herein, b. hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS) and/or hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) in a total amount of 0.1% to 20% by weight, as described herein and c. polyethylene oxide (PEO) in an amount from 80 to 99.9% by weight.
• a prolactin releaser or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as described herein
• HPMC-AS hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetate succinate
• HPMC hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
• HPMC polyethylene oxide
• One aspect of the present disclosure provides for a method of manufacturing a composition comprising the steps of: a. preparing a melt uniform dispersion comprising i) PEO, ii) hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and/or HPMC-AS and iii) an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and b. cooling the melt to obtain a solid composition.
• a melt can be prepared by heating a mixture of powders to a temperature at least partially melting the powders, or one of the powders.
• step a) comprises heating the mixture to a temperature at least partially melting the powders, or one of the powders.
• step a) further comprises compressing the mixture.
• the present disclosure provides for a method of manufacturing a composition comprising the steps of: i. mixing powders of an active ingredient or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, HPMC and/or HPMC-AS and PEO, ii. compacting the mixture to obtain uniform dispersion of components in a matrix.
• methodologies to achieve uniform dispersions either through a melt dispersion or through mixing and compacting solids are well known to a person of skill in the art 14 .
• methodologies to implement the methods herein described include but are not limited to: dry granulation such as achieved by roller compaction, calendering, slugging or pneumatic dry granulation; compression moulding, such as vacuum compression moulding (VCM); direct compression (DCT); hot melt extrusion (HME); ultrasound assisted compaction; or wet granulation.
• step i) of compacting the mixture to obtain a uniform dispersion of components in a matrix is performed by dry granulation methods.
• the dry granulation is performed by roller compaction.
• the method further comprises a step of compressing the composition into a solid composition. In one embodiment, the composition is pressed into a tablet.
• the composition according to the present disclosure is compressed into a tablet.
• Compressing with sufficient force provides for tablets wherein the fissures between the granules are small and this reduces the rate of water penetration, ensuring proper erosion of the tablet.
• a person of skill in the art is aware on how to achieve proper compression to ensure slow rate of water penetration and how to optimize the force of compression according to the materials or equipment used.
• the PEO, the HPMC and or HPMC-AS and the active ingredient are as described herein.
• composition according to the present disclosure may comprise one or more additional excipients.
• An excipient is a pharmacologically inactive substance formulated with the active ingredient of a medication.
• the pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention comprises one or more excipients.
• Said one or more excipients may act as a solid carrier, diluent, flavouring agent, solubilizer, lubricant, glidant, suspending agent, binder, filler, preservative, antiadherent, wetting agent, tablet disintegrating agent, sorbent, and/or an encapsulating/coating material.
• the one or more additional excipients are selected from one or more of the groups consisting of: binders, fillers, lubricants, release-controlling excipients, stabilizers, plasticizers, antioxidants and preservatives.
• the composition comprises a filler, such as a filler selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium phosphates, calcium sulfate, cellulose, cellulose acetate, compressible sugar, dextrate, dextrin, dextrose, ethylcellulose, fructose, isomalt, lactitol, lactose, mannitol, magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), polydextrose, sodium alginate, sorbitol, talc and xylitol.
• a filler selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium phosphates, calcium sulfate, cellulose, cellulose acetate, compressible sugar, dextrate, dextrin, dextrose, ethylcellulose, fructose, isomalt, lactitol, lactose, mannitol, magnesium carbonate, magnesium oxide, maltodextrin
• the composition comprises a binder, such as a binder selected from the group consisting of acacia, alginic acid, carbomers, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carrageenan, cellulose acetate phthalate, chitosan, copovidone, dextrate, dextrin, dextrose, ethylcellulose, gelatin, guar gum, hydroyethyl cellulose, hydroxyethylmethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl starch, hypromellose, methylcellulose, poloxamer, polydextrose, polyethylene oxide, povidone, sodium alginate, sucrose, starch, pregelatinized starch and maltodextrin.
• a binder such as a binder selected from the group consisting of acacia, alginic acid, carbomers, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carrageenan, cellulose acetate phthalate, chitosan, copovidone, dextrate
• the composition comprises a lubricant, such as a lubricant selected from the group consisting of calcium stearate, glycerin monostearate, glyceryl behenate, glyceryl palmitostearate, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, medium chain triglyceride, palmitic acid, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc, silica and zinc stearate.
• a lubricant selected from the group consisting of calcium stearate, glycerin monostearate, glyceryl behenate, glyceryl palmitostearate, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, magnesium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, medium chain triglyceride, palmitic acid, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc,
• a preservative may be an antimicrobial or an antioxidant.
• a preservative may also be a light filter or a light blocker, such as TiC>2.
• the composition comprises one or more preservatives.
• the one or more preservatives are independently selected form the group consisting of: antimicrobials, antioxidants, a light filter or a light blocker.
• the composition comprises a release-controlling excipient, such as a release controlling excipient selected from the group consisting of functionalized celluloses, glycerin monostearate, glyceryl monooleate, glyceryl palmitate, glyceryl behenate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, guar gum, polyvinyl alcohol, alginates, xanthan gum, carnauba wax, yellow wax, white wax, zein, carregeenan, carbomers and agar.
• a release controlling excipient selected from the group consisting of functionalized celluloses, glycerin monostearate, glyceryl monooleate, glyceryl palmitate, glyceryl behenate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, guar gum, polyvinyl alcohol, alginates, xanthan gum, carnauba wax, yellow wax, white wax, zein, carregeenan, carbomers and agar.
• the present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical formulations or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compositions described herein.
• the composition as described herein is a pharmaceutical composition.
• the composition as described herein is a pharmaceutical formulation.
• the pharmaceutical formulation or the pharmaceutical compositions described herein provide sustained release of triiodothyronine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• a tablet is a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a mixture of (an) active substance(s) and excipients, pressed or compacted into a solid dose. Tablets are simple and convenient to use. They provide an accurately measured dosage of the active ingredient(s) in a convenient portable package. Manufacturing processes and techniques can provide tablets special properties, for example, extended release or fast dissolving formulations. Tablets are easy to weigh out and have high physical integrity.
• Tablets can be manufactured by methods known in the art, for example but not limited to: vacuum compression moulding (VCM), wet granulation, dry granulation, direct compression (DCT), hot melt extrusion and calendering, roller compaction or combinations thereof.
• VCM vacuum compression moulding
• DCT direct compression
• the tablet is prepared as described herein.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is selected from the group consisting of a tablet, a mini-tablet a micro-tablet, a coated tablet, a coated mini-tablet, a coated micro-tablet, a sphere and a coated sphere.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is a monolithical dosage form, such as for example a cylindrical monolithical tablet.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is a tablet with a total weight of 50 to 800 mg.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is a tablet with a total weight of 50 to 250 mg, such as 100 to 200 mg, such as 150 mg.
• the tablet has a volume/weight ratio between 100 and 200, such as 130 to 170, for example 140 to 160, such as 150.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is a cylindrical tablet wherein the tablet has one dimension measuring 2 to 4 mm, such as 3 mm and another measuring 6 to 20 mm, such as 8 mm.
• the pharmaceutical formulation may comprise a coating.
• a coating may be formed by materials such that it provides protection and stabilization of the formulation.
• the coating may comprise further excipients as described herein.
• the pharmaceutical formulation further comprises a coating.
• the coating material comprises one or more polymers.
• the coating material comprises one or more of the group consisting of polyacrylates, polyacrylate derivatives and copolymers thereof.
• the coating material comprises one or more cellulose derivatives.
• the coating material comprises shellac.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is orally available.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is a solid dosage form. In one embodiment said formulation is an orally available solid dosage form.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is a single-unit oral dosage form. In another embodiment, the pharmaceutical formulation is a multiple-unit oral dosage form. In one embodiment, the formulation unit is selected from the group consisting of a coated or un-coated tablet, a coated or un-coated mini tablet, a coated or uncoated micro-tablet and a coated or uncoated sphere or a thermoformed solid oral dosage form.
• the pharmaceutical formulation is is contained within a capsule, such as a hard shell capsule, such as a hard-shelled capsule further comprising an outer coating.
• the release rates may be determined by evaluating the dissolution profiles of the produced batches.
• In vitro drug dissolution data generated from dissolution testing experiments can be related to in vivo pharmacokinetic data by means of in vitro-in vivo correlations (IVIVC).
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or a pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for use as a medicament.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or a pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for use in the modulation able to modulate hormonal or endocrine signaling.
• the natural levels of the hormonal or endocrine signalling oscillate during the 24 hour period. In one embodiment, the natural levels of the hormonal or endocrine signalling increase or decrease between 12 am and 7 am.
• the present disclosure relates to compositions or pharmaceutical formulations as described herein for use in the treatment of hypothyroidism and/or for use to prevent or reduce the appearance of side effects associated with hypothyroidism treatments.
• the present disclosure relates to compositions or pharmaceutical formulations as described herein for use in the treatment of bone damage, cartilage damage, myxedema, goiter, and/or in the treatment stroke.
• Hypothyroidism may originate from multiple causes, for example an autoimmune disease, radiation treatment, surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland, treatment with other medications, congenital disease or pregnancy. It may also appear in patients suffering from cancer or it may be caused by treatment with other medications, then it is known as drug-induced hypothyroidism.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation for use in the treatment of hypothyroidism, wherein the hypothyroidism is caused by one or more selected from the group consisting of: an autoimmune disease, radiation treatment, surgical removal of part or all of the thyroid gland (thyroidectomy), treatment with other medications, congenital disease and pregnancy.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation for use in the treatment of hypothyroidism, wherein said hypothyroidism is drug-induced hypothyroidism.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation for use in in the treatment of hypothyroidism in a generic cancer patient displaying low levels of thyroid hormone.
• said cancer patient is treated with checkpoint inhibitors.
• said checkpoint inhibitors are selected from the group consisting of CTLA-4 and/or a-PDL1 .
• One advantage of the invention disclosed herein is providing physiological hormone levels according to natural oscillation with the circadian rythm and a safe return to baseline levels.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation for use in reducing and/or preventing a side effect of hypothyroidism treatment.
• said side effect is one or more selected from the group consisting of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, mineral metabolism complications, depression, trouble breathing, headache, tremors, feeling nervous or irritable, muscle weakness, increased appetite, diarrhoea, irregular menstrual periods, weight loss, feeling hot, rash and sleep disorders.
• the pharmaceutical composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein is to be administered to a patient suffering from a side effect of hypothyroidism treatment.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for use in treatment or prevention of neuro-degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or Huntington’s disease.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for use in stimulation and maturation of of chondrocytes and the progression of endochondral ossification during fractures or damage to cartilage. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for use in the treatment of stroke in the postischemic brain injury or accidents.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation as described herein for use in underweight patients, wherein the composition or formulation comprises between 10 and 75 pg of triiodothyronine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
• the present disclosure relates to a composition or pharmaceutical formulation wherein the composition or formulation comprises between 2.5 and 25 pg of triiodothyronine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in as described herein in children below 18 years of age, underweight patients or patients needing to be dosed more than once.
• composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein is to be administered between 18h and OOh, such as between 20h and 22h, for example at 21h.
• composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein is to be administered during dinner or after dinner, such as within 3 hours after dinner, such as within 2 hours after dinner, such as within 1 hour after dinner, such as within 30 minutes after dinner.
• composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein is to be administered prior to a major sleep episode such as within 3 hours before a major sleep episode, such as within 2 hours before a major sleep episode, for example within 1 hour before a major sleep episode, such as within 30 minutes before a major sleep episode.
• composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein is to be administered once daily.
• composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein is administered more than once daily.
• composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein is administered on an empty stomach. In one embodiment, the composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein provides an increase in T max of triiodothyronine, as compared to an equivalent amount of triiodothyronine administered as an immediate release formulation.
• said increase in T m ax is of at least about 1 hour, such as at least about 2 hours, for example at least about 3 hours, such as at least about 4 hours, for example at least about 6 hours as compared to an equivalent amount of triiodothyronine administered as an immediate release formulation.
• composition or the pharmaceutical formulation described herein provides a c max of triiodothyronine between 150 and 400 ng/dL, such as between 200 and 350 ng/dL.
• Example 1 Formulation manufacturing
• MethocelTM HydroPropyl MethylCellulose, HPMC, Methocel K100M
• Aqoat ® hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate, HPMC_AS, Aqoat-AS-LF
• PEO PolyoxTM NF80 PolyEthylene Oxide
• ibuprofen (Sigma-Aldrich) was mixed homogenously with PEO (molecular weight 200 kDa) alone or with 5-10% MethocelTM or 5-10% Aqoat® and formed into tablets by using a vacuum melt extruder (MeltPrep® VCM).
• Aqoat® (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate, HPMC-AS) was mixed with PEO of molecular weight 200 kDa.
• T3 as an API was bought from T3 TOCRIS (Cat. No. 6666).
• 50 pg of T3 were mixed homogenously using aliquot dilution to ensure homogeneity with PEO of molecular weight 200 kDa with 10% Aqoat using vacuum melt extruder (MeltPrep® VCM).
• the size of the cylindrical tablet (8mm in diameter) and (3 mm in height), (Volume/weight 1) with total tablet weight of 150mg.
• Formulations G, H and I were prepared by dry granulation method using roller compaction. Three different amounts of T3 were used (40 pg, 30 pg and 20 pg) with varying total weight of matrix and amount of HPMC-AS as described in table 1.
• Table 1 Formulations prepared. a VCM : Vacuum Compression Moulding using MeltPrep®. b DGRC - dry granulation using roller compaction. c Size and weight : cylindrical size mm height x mm diameter, weight in mg. d lbuprofen
• HPLC high-performance liquid chromatograph
• a volume of 10 pl was eluted at a flow rate of 1.0 ml/min, and the effluent was detected at a wavelength of 230 nm after approximately 2.9 min.
• the concentrations of ibuprofen were then calculated using the mean value of the peak areas obtained from the standard curve.
• the standard curve was linear over the range 1-250 pg/ml.
• formulations A, B, C, E and F have delayed drug release of ibuprofen as T3 substitute (Fig. 1).
• the dissolution profiles of formulations A, B, C, E and F are delayed when compared to published values from immediate release liothyronine products such as described in Bowerbank et al. 2019 9 and in US 9,526,701 .
• Formulation A showing dissolution profile delayed 1-2 hours and formulations B, C, E and F dissolution profile delayed 3-4 hours compared to immediate release liothyronine products.
• Formulations according to the present disclosure have delayed drug release compared to existing immediate release liothyronine formulations.
• Example 3 IVIVC correlations of T3 substitute
• the in vitro in vivo correlation (IVIVC) method uses in vitro dissolution data to derive blood drug levels using pharmacokinetic parameters of a test product.
• the convolution approach starts with dissolution results or profiles and develops the in vivo or drug concentration-time estimated profiles.
• the expected profiles of T3 at different dosages were modelled using a well validated method as described in Qureshi et al. 2010 10 . Briefly, these profiles are converted into discrete dosage segments.
• the bioavailability is 95% forT3
• Half-life (t1/2) is estimated to be 4h after baseline (120ng/dL) correction
• Volume of distribution (Vd) is 0.2L/kg for body weight (BW) of 75kg euthyroid individual. Then different pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated.
• the predicted values from the IVIVC correlation denote display delayed release and return to baseline after 24hrs. This is in contrast with published data from immediate release in Bowerbank et al. 2019 9 and in US 9,526,701. Moreover, the predicted values are in accordance with desired physiological values of T3 and day/night cycle variations.
• Table 2 Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters estimated from I VI VC correlations based on dissolution profiles of Formulations A-C, E and F with T3 substitute ibuprofen. a Assumed dose of T3.
• IVIVC display delayed release and return to baseline in 24 hours.
• the dissolution rate for formulation D, G, H and I was performed under the same conditions as described in example 2.
• the amount of T3 was quantified using an ELISA kit according to manufacturer instructions (EliKine(TM) Triiodothyronine (T3) ELISA Kit, Tebu-bio).
• the IVIVC correlations were performed as described in Example 3, updating the mathematical model based on the additional drug release obtained during the dissolution rate test. Results
• the predicted values from the IVIVC correlation display a delayed release profile and return to baseline after 24hrs in accordance to the desired physiological values of T3 and day/night cycle variations (Figure 4A).
• Table 3 Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters estimated from IVIVC correlations based on dissolution profiles of Formulations D and G-l with T3. a Actual T3 dose.
• the formulations according to the invention provide delayed release of triiodothyronine with a safe return to baseline accommodating for natural circadian rhythm profiles.
• Example 5 Effect of size and amount of matrix
• Formulations with 5 mg ibuprofen according to formulation A were prepared according to example 1 using the VCM method and the dissolution rate was studied as in example 2. Two formulations were prepared:
• the dissolution profiles show that the formulations according to the present disclosure with different geometries and amount of matrix are able to delay drug release within the adequate range.
• IBU ibuprofen
• the compression pressure range tested was- 1- 7,5 N i.e 20-150 tons/m 2 .
• the results show that tablet hardness or deviations in tablet quality at melting temperatures 85-145 °C did I not have an impact on the overall tablet performance, in the stated compression force and temperature limits.
• Example 7 Study of release of melatonin
• Two melatonin tablets were prepared using geometric mixing and direct compression according to the following parameters:
• Formulation K 500mg, 3x10 mm, 5 mg melatonin, 49.5 mg HPMC-AS, 445,5 mg PEO
• the formulations according to the invention provide delayed release of melatonin with a safe return to baseline accommodating for natural circadian rhythm profiles.

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