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Last Updated: March 28, 2024

Claims for Patent: 8,030,330


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Summary for Patent: 8,030,330
Title:Benzothiophenes, formulations containing same, and methods
Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR00001## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, characterized that the compound is in particulate form and having a specific size range. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing or formulated using compounds of formula I, and the use of such compounds for alleviating human pathologies, including osteoporosis, serum lipid lowering, and breast cancer.
Inventor(s): Arbuthnot; Gordon Nelson (Indianapolis, IN), Dalder; Brian Weston (West Lafayette, IN), Hartauer; Kerry John (Carmel, IN), Luke; Wayne Douglas (West Lafayette, IN), Stratford, Jr.; Robert Eugene (Carmel, IN)
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis, IN)
Application Number:12/757,395
Patent Claims: 1. A solid oral pharmaceutical composition comprising a 60 mg dose of a hydrochloride salt of a compound of formula I: ##STR00008## and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents, or excipients; wherein the composition is formulated using particles of a hydrochloride salt of a compound of formula I having a mean particle size of less than about 25 microns, at least about 90% of said particles having a size of less than about 50 microns.

2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the hydrochloride salt of a compound of formula I is in a non-solvated crystalline form.

3. The composition of claim 1 wherein the composition is formulated using particles of a hydrochloride salt of a compound of formula I having a mean particle size of between about 5 and about 25 microns.

4. The solid oral pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 wherein the solid is a tablet.

5. The solid oral pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 wherein the solid is a capsule.

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