AU2003298564A1

Buccal polar and non-polar spray or capsule containing drugs for treating disorders of the central nervous system

Abstract

Provided is a propellant free buccal spray composition. The composition is suitable for transmucosal administration of a sedative. The composition comprises a sedative in an amount of between 0.001 and 60 percent by weight of the total composition. The composition also comprises a polar solvent in an amount between 30 and 99 percent by weight of the total composition.

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122 claims: 7 independent, 115 dependent

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    What is claimed is:1. A propellant free buccal spray composition for transmucosal administration of a pharmacologically active compound comprising: an active compound in an amount of between 0.001 and 60 percent by weight of the total composition selected from the group consisting of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, nerve impulse inhibitors, anti-cholinergics, anti-convulsants, anti-psychotics, anxiolytic agents, dopamine metabolism inhibitors, agents to treat post stroke sequelae, neuroprotectants, agents to treat Alzheimer’s disease, neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter agonists, sedatives, agents for treating attention deficit disorder, agents for treating narcolepsy, central adregenic antagonists, anti-depression agents, agents for treating Parkinson’s disease, benzodiazepine antagonists, stimulants, neurotransmitter antagonists, tranquilizers, and mixtures thereof;and a polar solvent in an amount between 30 and 99 percent by weight of the total composition.
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    The composition o f claim 1, wherein tlie sdWeHtfife sfel'eciedTrg&tftg group consisting of polyethylene glycols having a molecular weight between 400 and 1000, C2 to C8 mono- and poly-alcohols, and C7 to C,s alcohols of linear or branched configuration.
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    The composition of claim I, wherein the active compound is an antipsychotic selected from the group consisting of amisulpride, aripiprazole bifemelane, -31 WO 2004/035021 PCT/US2003/026847 bromperidol, clozapine, chlorpromazine, haloperidol,‘ildpeildtSn’yiei^MldSrie^lteii^iihei' quetiapine, fluphenazine, fumarate, risperidone, thiothixene, thioridazine, sulpride, ziprasidone, and mixtures thereof.
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    A buccal spray composition for transmucosal administration of a pharmacologically active compound comprising:an active compound in an amount of between 0.1 and 25 percent by weight of the total composition selected from the group consisting of consisting of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, nerve impulse inhibitors, anti-cholinergics, anti-convulsants, anti-psychotics, anxiolytic agents, dopamine metabolism inhibitors, agents to treat post stroke sequelae, neuroprotectants, agents to treat Alzheimer’s disease, neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter agonists, sedatives, agents for treating attention deficit disorder, agents for treating narcolepsy, central adregenic antagonists, anti-depression agents, agents for treating Parkinson’s disease, benzodiazepine antagonists, stimulants, neurotransmitter antagonists, tranquilizers, and mixtures thereof;a polar solvent in an amount between 10 and 97 percent by weight of the total composition;and -34WO 2004/035021 PCT/US2003/026847 a propellant in an amount between 2 and 10 percent by weight of the total composition, wherein said propellant is a C3 to C8 hydrocarbon of linear or branched configuration.
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    A propellant free buccal spray composition for transmucosal administration of a pharmacologically active compound comprising:an active compound in an amount between 0.005 and 55 percent by weight of the total composition selected from the group consisting of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, nerve impulse inhibitors, anti-cholinergics, anti-convulsants, anti-psychotics, anxiolytic agents, dopamine metabolism inhibitors, agents to treat post stroke sequelae, neuroprotectants, agents to treat Alzheimer’s disease, neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter agonists, sedatives, agents for treating attention deficit disorder, agents for treating narcolepsy, central adregenic antagonists, anti-depression agents, agents for treating Parkinson’s disease, benzodiazepine antagonists, stimulants, neurotransmitter antagonists, tranquilizers, and mixtures thereof;and a non-polar solvent in an amount between 30 and 99 percent by weight of the total composition.
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    A buccal spray composition for transmucosal administration of a pharmacologically active compound comprising:an active compound in an amount between 0,05 and 50 percent by weight of the total composition selected from the group consisting of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, nerve impulse inhibitors, anti-cholinergics, anti-convulsants, anti-psychotics5 anxiolytic agents, dopamine metabolism inhibitors, agents to treat post stroke sequelae, neuroprotectants, agents to treat Alzheimer’s disease, neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter agonists, sedatives, agents for treating attention deficit disorder, agents for treating narcolepsy, central adregenic antagonists, anti-depression agents, agents for treating Parkinson’s disease, benzodiazepine antagonists, stimulants, neurotransmitter antagonists, tranquilizers, and mixtures thereof;and a non-polar solvent in an amount between 19 and 85 percent by weight of the total composition;and a propellant in an amount between 5 and 80 percent by weight of the total composition, wherein said propellant is a C3 to C8 hydrocarbon of linear or brancehed configuration. - 43 WO 2004/035021 PCT/US2003/026847
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    A buccal spray composition for transmucosal administration of a pharmacologically active compound comprising:10 an active compound in an amount between 0.01 and 40 percent by weight of the total composition selected from the group consisting of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, nerve impulse inhibitors, anti-cholinergics, anti-convulsants, anti-psychotics, anxiolytic agents, dopamine metabolism inhibitors, agents to treat post stroke sequelae, neuroprotectants, agents to treat Alzheimer’s disease, neurotransmitters, neurotransmitter 15 agonists, sedatives, agents for treating attention deficit disorder, agents for treating narcolepsy, central adregenic antagonists, anti-depression agents, agents for treating Parkinson’s disease, benzodiazepine antagonists, stimulants, neurotransmitter antagonists, tranquilizers, and mixtures thereof;and a non-polar solvent in an amount between 25 and 89 percent by weight of the 20 total composition;a propellant in an amount between 10 and 70 percent by weight of the total composition, wherein said propellant is a C3 to C8 hydrocarbon of linear or brancehed configuration;and A flavoring agent is present in an amount between 1 and 8 percent by weight 25 of the total composition.