Nanoparticulate aripiprazole formulations
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1. A stable nanoparticulate aripiprazole, or salt or derivative thereof, composition comprising:
- (a) particles of aripiprazole having an average effective particle size of less than about 2000 nm; and
(b) at least one surface stabilizer.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to compositions and methods comprising nanoparticulate aripiprazole, or salts or derivatives thereof, having improved bioavailability, faster rates of absorption and a faster onset of therapeutic effect. The nanoparticulate aripiprazole compositions are proposed to have an average effective particle size of less than about 2000 nm, and may be useful for the treatment of diseases and disorders of the central nervous system, including mental diseases and disorders.
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1. A stable nanoparticulate aripiprazole, or salt or derivative thereof, composition comprising:
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(a) particles of aripiprazole having an average effective particle size of less than about 2000 nm; and
(b) at least one surface stabilizer. - 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, 25)
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24. A method of preparing a nanoparticulate aripiprazole, or a salt or derivative thereof, composition comprising:
- contacting particles of aripiprazole with at least one surface stabilizer for a time and under conditions sufficient to provide a nanoparticulate aripiprazole composition having an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm.
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26. A method for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizophreniform illnesses and related conditions in a subject comprising:
- administering to a subject of an effective amount of a composition comprising,
(a) particles of aripiprazole or salt or derivative thereof having an average effective particle size of less than about 2000 nm; and
(b) at least one surface stabilizer. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30)
- administering to a subject of an effective amount of a composition comprising,
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