Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100136105 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND DOSAGE FORMS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for improved solubilization of triglycerides and improved delivery of therapeutic agents. Compositions of the present invention include a carrier, where the carrier is formed from a combination of a triglyceride and at least two surfactants, at least one of which is hydrophilic. Upon dilution with an aqueous medium, the carrier forms a clear, aqueous dispersion of the triglyceride and surfactants. | 06-03-2010 |
20100137271 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND DOSAGE FORMS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS - Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms for administration of hydrophobic drugs are provided. The pharmaceutical compositions include a therapeutically effective amount of a hydrophobic drug, preferably a steroid; a solubilizer, and a surfactant. The synergistic effect between the hydrophobic drug and the solubilizer results in a pharmaceutical formulation with improved dispersion of both the active agent and the solubilizer. As a result of the improved dispersion, the pharmaceutical composition has improved bioavailability upon administration. Methods of improving the bioavailability of hydrophobic drugs administered to a patient are also provided. | 06-03-2010 |
20100173882 | Steroidal Compositions - Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein. | 07-08-2010 |
20110142945 | Hydrophobic Active Agent Compositions and Related Methods - Compositions and methods for providing hydrophobic active agents in a bioavailable form are disclosed and described. In one aspect of the invention, pharmaceutical composition containing a testosterone ester is provided. The composition includes a testosterone ester in both dissolved form and as undissolved particles and the dissolved form comprises at least 35 wt % of the testosterone ester present in the composition. The composition further includes a solubilizer and a stabilizer. | 06-16-2011 |
20110312928 | Progesterone Containing Oral Dosage Forms and Related Methods - The present invention provides for progesterone containing pharmaceutical oral dosage forms and related methods. The oral dosage forms can each include an amount of progesterone as well as a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral dosage forms can be formulated to have at least one of the following characteristics: the oral dosage form produces an pregnane metabolite mean blood plasma level of less than about 1000 nmol/L; the oral dosage form produces an pregnane metabolites mean blood plasma level, after administration of single dose of progesterone composition, such that the ratio of pregnane metabolite level to parent progesterone level of less than 10:1; has a dissolution rate in vitro, when measure using a USP Type-1 dissolution apparatus in 900 mL of deionized water with 2.0% (w/v) of sodium lauryl sulfate at 100 rpm, such that the oral dosage form releases at least 10 wt % of the progesterone within the first 30 minutes and/or releases less than 45 wt % in the first 4 hours; and the oral dosage form produces a ratio of mean plasma progesterone AUC to the amount of progesterone administered of more than 1.5×10−6 hr/mL:1. | 12-22-2011 |
20120135074 | High-Strength Testosterone Undecanoate Compositions - The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage capsules containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods of treatment. In one embodiment, the present invention provides for a pharmaceutical composition that includes a therapeutically effective amount of testosterone undecanoate and a solubilizer. The testosterone undecanoate is solubilized in the composition and is present in an amount such that it comprises about 14 wt % to about 35 wt % of the total composition. | 05-31-2012 |
20120148675 | TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage forms containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods of treatment. In one embodiment, the oral dosage form can include a therapeutically effective amount of testosterone undecanoate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The dosage form can be formulated such that, when measured using a USP Type II apparatus in 1000 mL of 8 wt % Triton X-100 in water at 37° C. and 100 rpm, the oral dosage form releases at least 20% more testosterone undecanoate after the first 120 minutes than an equivalent dose testosterone undecanoate containing oral dosage form without the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 06-14-2012 |
20120244215 | HIGH-STRENGTH TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage capsules containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods. The capsule includes a capsule shell and a capsule fill. The capsule fill can include a solubilizer and about 14 wt % to about 35 wt % testosterone undecanoate based on the total capsule fill. The oral dosage capsule is such that when a single oral administration to a male subject of one or more capsules with a total testosterone undecanoate daily dose of about 350 mg to about 650 mg it provides a ratio of serum testosterone C | 09-27-2012 |
20120322780 | STEROIDAL COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein. | 12-20-2012 |
20130029947 | PROGESTERONE CONTAINING ORAL DOSAGE FORMS AND KITS - The present invention provides for progesterone containing pharmaceutical oral dosage forms, pharmaceutical kits, and related methods. In one embodiment, an oral dosage form formulated for on-going administration is provided. The oral dosage form includes an amount of progesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral dosage form is formulated such that upon single dose administration to a non-pregnant woman in follicular phase, the oral dosage form provides a serum progesterone C | 01-31-2013 |
20130029957 | 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Ester-Containing Oral Compositions and Related Methods - The present invention provides for bioavailable oral dosage forms containing esters of 17-hydroxyprogesterone as well as related methods. The oral dosage forms can be formulated for pregnancy support and can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another embodiment, a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form for pregnancy support is provided. The pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral dosage form can, when measured using a USP Type-II dissolution apparatus in 900 mL of deionized water with 0.5 (w/v) of sodium lauryl sulfate at 50 RPM at 37° C., release at least 20 wt % of the dose of the ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone after 60 minutes, or in the alternative release at least 20 wt % more after 60 minutes than an equivalently dosed oral dosage form without the carrier. | 01-31-2013 |
20130172381 | ORAL DOSAGE FORMS FOR OXYGEN-CONTAINING ACTIVE AGENTS AND OXYL-CONTAINING POLYMER - The disclosed invention is drawn to pharmaceutical tablets that provide delivery of active agents having at least three oxygen-containing groups, as well as a second active ingredient. Non-limiting examples of three oxygen-containing group active agents include guaifenesin, codeine, hydrocodone, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical tablet for oral administration once every 12 hours is provided. The tablet includes a first active agent that is a tri-oxy active agent, a second active agent, and a release rate controlling non-ionic oxyl-containing hydrophilic polymer. The total oxyl content of the hydrophilic polymer in the tablet is about 4×10 | 07-04-2013 |
20130225544 | LIPOBALANCED LONG CHAIN TESTOSTERONE ESTERS FOR ORAL DELIVERY - The present disclosure is drawn to oral pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms containing select testosterone esters and related methods. In one embodiment of the present invention, an oral pharmaceutical composition for administration to subjects in need of testosterone is provided. The composition comprises a testosterone ester and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The testosterone ester can have the structure | 08-29-2013 |
20140178466 | Steroidal Compositions - Provided herein are steroid containing composition suitable for providing therapeutically effective amount of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179652 | Steroidal Compositions - Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179728 | ORAL DOSAGE FORMS FOR OXYGEN-CONTAINING ACTIVE AGENTS AND OXYL-CONTAINING POLYMER - The disclosed invention is drawn to pharmaceutical tablets that provide delivery of active agents having at least three oxygen-containing groups, as well as a second active ingredient. Non-limiting examples of three oxygen-containing group active agents include guaifenesin, codeine, hydrocodone, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical tablet for oral administration once every 12 hours is provided. The tablet includes a first active agent that is a tri-oxy active agent, a second active agent, and a release rate controlling non-ionic oxyl-containing hydrophilic polymer. The total oxyl content of the hydrophilic polymer in the tablet is about 4×10 | 06-26-2014 |
20140179729 | ORAL DOSAGE FORMS FOR OXYGEN-CONTAINING ACTIVE AGENTS AND OXYL-CONTAINING POLYMER - The disclosed invention is drawn to pharmaceutical tablets that provide delivery of active agents having at least three oxygen-containing groups, as well as a second active ingredient. Non-limiting examples of three oxygen-containing group active agents include guaifenesin, codeine, hydrocodone, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical tablet for oral administration once every 12 hours is provided. The tablet includes a first active agent that is a tri-oxy active agent, a second active agent, and a release rate controlling non-ionic oxyl-containing hydrophilic polymer. The total oxyl content of the hydrophilic polymer in the tablet is about 4×10 | 06-26-2014 |
20140271882 | 17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE ESTER CONTAINING ORAL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention provides for bioavailable oral dosage forms containing esters of 17-hydroxyprogesterone as well as related methods. The oral dosage forms can be formulated for pregnancy support and can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another embodiment, a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form for pregnancy support is provided. The pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral dosage form can, when measured using a USP Type-II dissolution apparatus in 900 mL of deionized water with 0.5 (w/v) of sodium lauryl sulfate at 50 RPM at 37° C., release at least 20 wt % of the dose of the ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone after 60 minutes, or in the alternative release at least 20 wt % more after 60 minutes than an equivalently dosed oral dosage form without the carrier. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288039 | LIPOBALANCED LONG CHAIN TESTOSTERONE PRODRUGS FOR ORAL DELIVERY - The present disclosure is drawn to oral pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms containing select lipobalanced testosterone prodrugs and related methods. In one embodiment of the present invention, an oral pharmaceutical composition for administration to subjects in need of testosterone is provided. The composition comprises a lipobalanced testosterone prodrugs and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 09-25-2014 |
20140303130 | HIGH-STRENGTH TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage capsules containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods. The capsule includes a capsule shell and a capsule fill. The capsule fill can include a solubilizer and about 14 wt % to about 35 wt % testosterone undecanoate based on the total capsule fill. The oral dosage capsule is such that when a single oral administration to a male subject of one or more capsules with a total testosterone undecanoate daily dose of about 350 mg to about 650 mg it provides a ratio of serum testosterone C | 10-09-2014 |
20140303132 | LIPOBALANCED LONG CHAIN TESTOSTERONE ESTERS FOR ORAL DELIVERY - The present disclosure is drawn to oral pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms containing select testosterone esters and related methods. In one embodiment of the present invention, an oral pharmaceutical composition for administration to subjects in need of testosterone is provided. The composition comprises a testosterone ester and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The testosterone ester can have the structure | 10-09-2014 |
20140309202 | HIGH-STRENGTH TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage capsules containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods. The capsule includes a capsule shell and a capsule fill. The capsule fill can include a solubilizer and about 14 wt % to about 35 wt % testosterone undecanoate based on the total capsule fill. The oral dosage capsule is such that when a single oral administration to a male subject of one or more capsules with a total testosterone undecanoate daily dose of about 350 mg to about 650 mg it provides a ratio of serum testosterone C | 10-16-2014 |
20140323452 | LIPOBALANCED LONG CHAIN TESTOSTERONE ESTERS FOR ORAL DELIVERY - The present disclosure is drawn to oral pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms containing select testosterone esters and related methods. In one embodiment of the present invention, an oral pharmaceutical composition for administration to subjects in need of testosterone is provided. The composition comprises a testosterone ester and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The testosterone ester can have the structure | 10-30-2014 |
20140323453 | LIPOBALANCED LONG CHAIN TESTOSTERONE ESTERS FOR ORAL DELIVERY - The present disclosure is drawn to oral pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms containing select testosterone esters and related methods. In one embodiment of the present invention, an oral pharmaceutical composition for administration to subjects in need of testosterone is provided. The composition comprises a testosterone ester and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The testosterone ester can have the structure | 10-30-2014 |
20140377317 | 17-HYDROXYPROGESTERONE ESTER CONTAINING ORAL COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention provides for bioavailable oral dosage forms containing esters of 17-hydroxyprogesterone as well as related methods. The oral dosage forms can be formulated for pregnancy support and can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another embodiment, a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form for pregnancy support is provided. The pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral dosage form can, when measured using a USP Type-II dissolution apparatus in 900 mL of deionized water with 0.5 (w/v) of sodium lauryl sulfate at 50 RPM at 37° C., release at least 20 wt % of the dose of the ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone after 60 minutes, or in the alternative release at least 20 wt % more after 60 minutes than an equivalently dosed oral dosage form without the carrier. | 12-25-2014 |
20150018324 | TESTOSTERONE UNDECANOATE COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage forms containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods of treatment. In one embodiment, the oral dosage form can include a therapeutically effective amount of testosterone undecanoate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The dosage form can be formulated such that, when measured using a USP Type II apparatus in 1000 mL of 8 wt % Triton X-100 in water at 37° C. and 100 rpm, the oral dosage form releases at least 20% more testosterone undecanoate after the first 120 minutes than an equivalent dose testosterone undecanoate containing oral dosage form without the pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. | 01-15-2015 |
20150064243 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND DOSAGE FORMS FOR ADMININISTRATION OF HYDROPHOBIC DRUGS - Pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms for administration of hydrophobic drugs are provided. The pharmaceutical compositions include a therapeutically effective amount of a hydrophobic drug, preferably a steroid; a solubilizer, and a surfactant. The synergistic effect between the hydrophobic drug and the solubilizer results in a pharmaceutical formulation with improved dispersion of both the active agent and the solubilizer. As a result of the improved dispersion, the pharmaceutical composition has improved bioavailability upon administration. Methods of improving the bioavailability of hydrophobic drugs administered to a patient are also provided. | 03-05-2015 |
20150087666 | ORAL DOSAGE FORMS FOR OXYGEN CONTAINING ACTIVE AGENTS AND OXYL-CONTAINING POLYMERS - The disclosed invention is drawn to pharmaceutical tablets that provide delivery of active agents having at least three oxygen-containing groups, a tri-oxy active agent, as well as a second active ingredient. Non-limiting examples of three oxygen-containing group active agents include guaifenesin, codeine, hydrocodone, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical tablet for oral administration once every 12 hours is provided. The tablet includes a first active agent that is a tri-oxy active agent, a second active agent, and a release rate controlling non-ionic oxyl-containing hydrophilic polymer. The total oxyl content of the hydrophilic polymer in the tablet is from about 4×10 | 03-26-2015 |