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Last Updated: April 25, 2024

Claims for Patent: 10,166,247

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Summary for Patent: 10,166,247

Title:	Composition for inhalation
Abstract:	The invention relates to a formulation comprising formoterol and budesonide for use in the treatment of respiratory diseases. The composition further contains HFA 227, PVP and PEG, preferably PVP K25 and PEG 1000.
Inventor(s):	Govind; Nayna (Loughborough, GB), Marlow; Maria (Loughborough, GB)
Assignee:	AstraZeneca AB (Sodertalje, SE)
Application Number:	15/427,425
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases:	See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 10,166,247
Patent Claims:	1. A stable pharmaceutical composition comprising formoterol, budesonide or an epimer thereof, 1,1,1-2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFA 227), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). 2. The composition according to claim 1 wherein the PVP is present from about 0.0005 to about 0.05% w/w and the PEG is present from about 0.05 to about 0.35% w/w. 3. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 in which the PVP is PVP K25. 4. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 in which the PVP is present in an amount of 0.001% w/w. 5. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 in which the PEG is PEG 1000. 6. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 in which the PEG is present in an amount of 0.3% w/w. 7. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 in which the formoterol is in the form of its fumarate dihydrate salt. 8. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 in which the formoterol is in the form of its R, R-enantiomer. 9. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 in which the budesonide or an epimer thereof is the 22R-epimer of budesonide. 10. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 effective in the treatment of a respiratory disorder. 11. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 effective in the treatment or asthma, rhinitis or COPD. 12. A method of treating a respiratory disorder in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1.

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