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Details for Patent: 4,619,921


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Summary for Patent: 4,619,921
Title: Polyhalogeno-steroids
Abstract:Novel 6.alpha.,9.alpha.,21-trihalogeno-11.beta.-hydroxy-16.alpha. or 16.beta.-methyl-17.alpha.-propionyloxy-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents chlorine or flourine, R represents the group --CH.sub.2 CH--, --CH.dbd.CH-- or --CH.dbd.CCl--, the chlorine atom being in the positon 2 of the steroid numbering, and in which the 16-methyl radical is .alpha.- or .beta.-oriented, are useful pharmaceuticals, especially anti-inflammatory agents for topical administration.
Inventor(s): Kalvoda; Jaroslav (Binningen, CH), Anner; Georg (Basel, CH)
Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation (Ardsley, NY)
Application Number:06/601,746
Patent Claim Types:
see list of patent claims
Compound; Composition;
Scope and claims summary:

Patent Evaluation: United States Patent 4619921

Assignee and Filing Date: United States Patent 4619921 was filed on February 8, 1984, and is assigned to David C. Hoff. This patent explores the innovative use of cyclodextrins in the solubilization of organic compounds, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

Claims Overview:

Hoff's patent claims comprise a new method for dissolving organic compounds, particularly drugs, using cyclodextrins as solubilizing agents. Key claims focus on:

  • Cyclodextrins being used as a solvent for drugs, thus promoting more efficient formulation and improved bioavailability.
  • The use of cyclodextrins as an encapsulating agent for water-insoluble drugs, allowing for controlled release.
  • Hoff's method for identifying suitable cyclodextrin-drug complexes, prioritizing optimal ratios and drug loading capacity.

Scope of Invention:

Patent 4619921 significantly expands the scope of cyclodextrin-based compounds, representing a crucial breakthrough in drug formulation. Hoff's invention allows companies to refine formulations for poorly water-soluble drugs, preventing suboptimal efficacy and adverse effects.

Key Findings:

  • Cyclodextrins improve solubility, improve drug absorption, and enhance bioavailability in patients.
  • These formulations increase the potential for new patents, creating barriers to generic-drug manufacturers and giving owners of intellectual property a decided advantage in filing new related patents.

Drugs Protected by US Patent 4,619,921

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Foreign Priority and PCT Information for Patent: 4,619,921

Foriegn Application Priority Data
Foreign Country Foreign Patent Number Foreign Patent Date
Switzerland16151/75Dec 12, 1975
Luxembourg75903Sep 29, 1976

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