Details for Patent: 6,274,171
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Summary for Patent: 6,274,171
| Title: | Extended release formulation of venlafaxine hydrochloride |
| Abstract: | This invention relates to a 24 hour extended release dosage formulation and unit dosage form thereof of venlafaxine hydrochloride, an antidepressant, which provides better control of blood plasma levels than conventional tablet formulations which must be administered two or more times a day and further provides a lower incidence of nausea and vomiting than the conventional tablets. More particularly, the invention comprises an extended release formulation of venlafaxine hydrochloride comprising a therapeutically effective amount of venlafaxine hydrochloride in spheroids comprised of venlafaxine hydrochloride, microcrystalline cellulose and, optionally, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose coated with a mixture of ethyl cellulose and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. |
| Inventor(s): | Sherman; Deborah M. (Plattsburgh, NY), Clark; John C. (Peru, NY), Lamer; John U. (St. Albans, VT), White; Steven A. (Champlain, NY) |
| Assignee: | American Home Products Corporation (Madison, NJ) |
| Application Number: | 09/488,629 |
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Patent Claim Types: see list of patent claims | Composition; Formulation; Compound; Dosage form; Use; |
Drugs Protected by US Patent 6,274,171
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