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Last Updated: March 28, 2024

Claims for Patent: 7,649,019


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Summary for Patent: 7,649,019
Title:Modified release formulations of a bupropion salt
Abstract:The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, formulations and medicaments comprising a bupropion salt, in particular, modified-release tablets comprising an effective amount of bupropion hydrobromide, and the use of the bupropion salt to prepare a medicament to treat a condition.
Inventor(s): Oberegger; Werner (Mississauga, CA), Zhou; Fang (Davie, FL), Maes; Paul (Toronto, CA), Jackson; Graham (Co. Kildare, IE), Saleh; Mohammad Ashty (Oakville, CA)
Assignee: Biovail Laboratories International S.R.L. (St. Michael, BB)
Application Number:11/759,413
Patent Claims: 1. A composition comprising bupropion hydrobromide and at least one controlled release polymer that reduces the ratio of the maximum/minimum plasma bupropion hydrobromide concentration (Cmax/Cmin) while maintaining bupropion plasma levels within the therapeutic window upon administration to a patient.

2. A composition comprising bupropion hydrobromide and and at least one controlled release polymer that controls the release of the bupropion hydrobromide upon administration to a patient to provide plasma concentrations of the bupropion hydrobromide within a therapeutic range over a 24 hour period.

3. A composition comprising bupropion hydrobromide and at least one controlled release polymer that releases the bupropion hydrobromide upon administration to a patient to provide a time delay between administration and the commencement of bupropion hydrobromide-release in the external environment of use.

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