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Last Updated: December 22, 2024

Claims for Patent: 6,649,659

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Summary for Patent: 6,649,659

Title:	Atovaquone pharmaceutical compositions
Abstract:	The invention relates to a process for the production of microfluidized particles of atovaquone having improved bioavailability.
Inventor(s):	Dearn; Alan Roy (Dartford, GB)
Assignee:	SmithKline Beecham Corporation (Philadelphia, PA)
Application Number:	09/411,381
Patent Claims:	1. Small particles of atovaquone wherein at least 90% of the particles of atovaquone have a volume diameter in the range 0.1-3 .mu.m. 2. Small particles of atovaquone wherein the particles of atovaquone have been microfluidized. 3. Microfluidized particles of atovaquone wherein at least 90% of the microfluidized particles of atovaquone have a volume diameter in the range 0.1-3 .mu.m. 4. A pharmaceutical composition comprising particles of atovaquone and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers therefor wherein at least 90% of the particles have a volume diameter in the range of 0.1-3 .mu.m. 5. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 4, wherein the particles are Microfluidized particles. 6. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 4 or claim 5 in suspension. 7. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 4 wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable carriers include a suspending agent. 8. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 4 in suspension wherein the pharmaceutically acceptable carriers include a suspending agent. 9. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 7, wherein the suspending agent is xanthan gum. 10. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 8, wherein the suspending agent is xanthan gum. 11. A method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of protozoal infections in mammals which comprises administering to said mammals an effective amount of particles of atovaquone and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carrier therefor wherein at least 90% of the particles have a volume diameter in the range of 0.1-3 .mu.m. 12. The method according to claim 11 wherein said protozoal infection is caused by Pneumocystis carinii.

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