Methods of manufacturing oral dosage forms
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1. A process for the preparation of a solid oral dosage form comprising:
- compressing a therapeutically effective amount of hydrocodone and one or more excipients into a tablet such that the tablet releases hydrocodone at such a rate that plasma concentrations of hydrocodone are maintained within the therapeutic range but below toxic concentrations for about 12 hours or longer, andprovides a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least about 8 ng/ml at about 8 hours after administration, anda hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least 5 ng/ml at 12 hours after administration.
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Abstract
A solid oral controlled-release oral dosage form of hydrocodone is disclosed. The dosage form comprising an analgesically effective amount of hydrocodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a sufficient amount of a controlled release material to render the dosage form suitable for twice-a-day administration to a human patient, the dosage form providing a C12/Cmax ratio of 0.55 to 0.85, said dosage form providing a therapeutic effect for at least about 12 hours.
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1. A process for the preparation of a solid oral dosage form comprising:
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compressing a therapeutically effective amount of hydrocodone and one or more excipients into a tablet such that the tablet releases hydrocodone at such a rate that plasma concentrations of hydrocodone are maintained within the therapeutic range but below toxic concentrations for about 12 hours or longer, and provides a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least about 8 ng/ml at about 8 hours after administration, and a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least 5 ng/ml at 12 hours after administration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A process for the preparation of a solid oral dosage form comprising:
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formulating a tablet comprising from about 5 mg to about 1250 mg of hydrocodone and one or more excipients such that the tablet provides a controlled release of hydrocodone over about 8 to about 24 hours, a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least about 8 ng/ml at about 8 hours after administration, and a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least 5 ng/ml at 12 hours after administration. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A process for the preparation of a solid oral dosage form comprising:
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compressing a therapeutically effective amount of hydrocodone and one or more excipients into a tablet such that the tablet releases hydrocodone at such a rate that plasma concentrations of hydrocodone are maintained within the therapeutic range but below toxic concentrations for about 12 hours or longer and provides a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least 6 ng/ml at about 12 hours after first administration, a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least about 8 ng/ml at about 8 hours after administration, and a C12/Cmax hydrocodone ratio of 0.55 to 0.85.
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32. A process for the preparation of a solid oral dosage form comprising:
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formulating a tablet comprising from about 5 mg to about 1250 mg of hydrocodone and one or more excipients such that the tablet provides a controlled release of hydrocodone over about 8 to about 24 hours, a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least 6 ng/ml at about 12 hours after first administration, a hydrocodone plasma concentration of at least about 8 ng/ml at about 8 hours after administration, and a C12/Cmax hydrocodone ratio of 0.55 to 0.85.
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