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1. An orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form of desmopressin.
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Abstract
Good bioavailability of desmopressin can be obtained by means of an orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form. Preferred dosage forms comprise desmopressin and an open matrix network which is an inert water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier material. Desmopressin formulated in this way is useful for voiding postponement, or the treatment or prevention of incontinence, primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE), nocturia or central diabetes insipidus. Peptides other than desmopressin can also be formulated in this way.
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- 1. An orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form of desmopressin.
- 3. A solid pharmaceutical dosage form comprising desmopressin and an open matrix network carrying the desmopressin, the open matrix network being comprised of a water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier material that is inert towards desmopressin.
- 7. A process for preparing a solid pharmaceutical dosage form comprising subliming solvent from a composition comprising desmopressin and a solution of carrier material in a solvent, the composition being in the solid state in a mould.
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13. The use of desmopressin in the manufacture of an orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form.
- 14. A method of treating or preventing a disease or condition which is treatable or preventable by desmopressin, the method comprising administering in an orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form an effective and generally non-toxic amount of desmopressin to a subject.
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16. A pack comprising an orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form of desmopressin together with instructions to place the dosage form in a patient'"'"'s mouth.
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17. A method for preparing a packaged dosage form of desmopressin, the method comprising bringing into association an orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form of desmopressin and instructions to place the dosage form in a patient'"'"'s mouth.
- 18. An orodispersible pharmaceutical dosage form of a pharmaceutically active peptide.
- 20. A solid pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a pharmaceutically active peptide and an open matrix network carrying the peptide, the open matrix network being comprised of a water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier material that is inert towards the peptide.
- 25. A process for preparing a solid pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a pharmaceutically active peptide, the process comprising subliming solvent from a composition comprising the peptide and a solution of carrier material in a solvent, the composition being in the solid state in a mould.
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