EP0411629A2
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A process for micronizing slightly-soluble drug
Assignee: Tanabe Pharma Corp
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Filing: 1990-08-02
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A process for micronizing slightly-soluble drug characterized by subjecting a mixture of said drug and a sugar or sugar alcohol to high-speed stirring comminution or impact comminution. Also provided is a pharmaceutical formulation which comprises the micronized drug.
Inventors
- 👤 Masayoshi Samejima
- 👤 Kazuo Noda
- 👤 Masao Kobayashi
- 👤 Takashi Osawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K9/00; A61K9/14; A61K9/141; A61K9/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
A process for micronizing slightly-soluble drug characterized by subjecting a mixture of said drug and a sugar or sugar alcohol to high-speed stirring comminution or impact comminution.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process for micronizing slightly-soluble drug characterized by subjecting a mixture of said drug and a sugar or sugar alcohol to high-speed stirring comminution or impact comminution.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of Claim 1, wherein the molecular weight of the sugar or sugar alcohol is less than 500.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process of Claim 1 or 2, wherein the sugar or sugar alcohol is selected from the group consisting of xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol, arabinose, ribose, xylose, glucose, mannose, galactose, sucrose and lactose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A pharmaceutical formulation which comprises, as an active ingredient, a micronized drug produced according to Claim 1 together with suitable excipients or diluents therefor.
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