OCTREOTIDE IMPLANT HAVING A RELEASE AGENT
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1. A formulation for the controlled release of octreotide after implantation into a subject comprising a preparation substantially encased in a hydrophilic polymer selected from polyurethane based polymers and methacrylate based polymers, wherein the preparation comprises octreotide, wherein the formulation is effective to permit release of octreotide at a rate of about 30 μ
- g to about 800 μ
g per day over about six months in vivo, and wherein the hydrophilic polymer but not the preparation further comprises a release agent with a molecular weight of at least about 1000 Daltons.
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Abstract
Methods, formulations and kits are described that allow for the controlled release of octreotide, e.g., octreotide acetate, in a subject.
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1. A formulation for the controlled release of octreotide after implantation into a subject comprising a preparation substantially encased in a hydrophilic polymer selected from polyurethane based polymers and methacrylate based polymers, wherein the preparation comprises octreotide, wherein the formulation is effective to permit release of octreotide at a rate of about 30 μ
- g to about 800 μ
g per day over about six months in vivo, and wherein the hydrophilic polymer but not the preparation further comprises a release agent with a molecular weight of at least about 1000 Daltons. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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9. The formulation of claim 9, wherein the octreotide is octreotide acetate.
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20. A method of decreasing GH levels or IGF-1 levels in a subject and/or treating an octreotide-sensitive disease, disorder or symptom, the method comprising subcutaneously implanting at least one dry implantable device comprising a preparation encased in a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the preparation comprises octreotide, and wherein the hydrophilic polymer but not the preparation further comprises a release agent having a molecular weight of at least 1000.
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25. The method of claim 24, wherein the preparation comprises about 40 mg to about 120 mg of octreotide acetate.
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26. The method of claim 24, wherein two implantable devices are implanted subcutaneously.
- 27. The method of claim 24, wherein the implantable device remains implanted in a patient for a continuous time period ranging from about six months to about two years.
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29. The method of claim 24, wherein the implantable device is sterilized by irradiation.
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30. The method of claim, wherein the octreotide-sensitive disease, disorder or symptom is selected from the group consisting of:
- acromegaly or symptoms associated with acromegaly, a symptom associated with a carcinoid tumor, VIPoma or neuroendocrine tumor, carcinoid syndrome, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, rosacea, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatic and intestinal fistulas, Graves-Basedow opthalmopathy, glaucoma, and/or corneal disease associated with vasularization treating acromegaly or symptoms associated with acromegaly.
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31. The method of claim 31, wherein a symptom associated with a carcinoid tumor, VIPoma or neuroendocrine tumor is selected from the group consisting of severe diarrhea, watery diarrhea or flushing episodes.
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32. A kit comprising:
a) a formulation for the controlled release of octreotide after implantation into a subject comprising a preparation substantially encased in a hydrophilic polymer selected from polyurethane based polymers and methacrylate based polymers, wherein the preparation comprises octreotide, wherein the formulation is effective to permit release of octreotide at a rate of about 30 μ
g to about 800 μ
g per day over about six months in vivo, and wherein the hydrophilic polymer but not the preparation further comprises a release agent with a molecular weight of at least about 1000 Daltons.
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