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Patent: 6,090,410

Summary for Patent: 6,090,410

Title: Dry mix formulation for bisphosphonic acids
Abstract:Pharmaceutical compositions of bisphosphonic acids, and salts thereof, are prepared by direct compression/dry mix tablet formulation. These pharmaceutical compositions are useful in the treatment of disturbances involving calcium or phosphate metabolism, in particular, the treatment and prevention of diseases involving bone resorption, especially osteoporosis, Paget's disease, malignant hypercalcemia, and metastatic bone disease.
Inventor(s): Bechard; Simon R. (Quebec, CA), Kramer; Kenneth A. (Green Lane, PA), Katdare; Ashok V. (Norristown, PA)
Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ)
Application Number:09/141,782
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Composition;
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Glossary
Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date Type RLD Patent No. Product Substance Delist_Flag Patent Expiration Patented / Exclusive Use
Merck And Co Inc
FOSAMAX
alendronate sodium
TABLET; ORAL020560Sep 29, 1995RXNo6,090,410*PEDY<disabled>
Merck And Co Inc
FOSAMAX
alendronate sodium
TABLET; ORAL020560Oct 20, 2000RXNo6,090,410*PEDY<disabled>
Merck And Co Inc
FOSAMAX
alendronate sodium
TABLET; ORAL020560Apr 25, 1997RXNo6,090,410*PEDY<disabled>
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