Solid dispersion of decoquinate, a preparation process and its application

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hot melt extrusion composition, a process for preparing a hot melt extruded product using the hot melt extrusion composition, a solid dispersion of decoquinate, and pharmaceutical uses of the composition and the solid dispersion of decoquinate. The hot melt extrusion composition comprises 5 to 30% of decoquinate, 60 to 90% of a polymeric carrier and 0 to 10% of a surfactant. The hot melt extrusion composition can be melted into a liquid at a temperature below the melting point of decoquinate to achieve complete mixing, effectively avoiding the possible thermal decomposition of decoquinate and other components of the composition during the hot-melt process, thus retaining their original structures and pharmacodynamic activity. In the solid dispersion of decoquinate according to the present invention, the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the formulation excipients are melted into amorphous material with homogeneity, possessing improved solubility and drug releasing rate as well as enhanced oral bioavailability and efficacy.

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