Stable amorphous amifostine compositions and methods for the preparation and use of same
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MEDIMMUNE ONCOLOGY
- Publication Date
- 2005-04-06
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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1. Field of Invention
[0001] The present invention relates to a heat stabilized dosage form of S-2-(3-aminopropylamino)ethyl dihydrogen thiophosphate (amifostine) and a method for preparing the same substance. The reformulated form of the invention is suitable for administration to humans, for example, as a radioprotectant or chemoprotectant. 2. Background of the invention
[0002] U.S. Patent No. 3,892,824 discloses the compound S-2-(3-aminopropylamino)ethyl dihydrogen phosphorothioate (which is also known as amifostine, ethiofos, Ethyol , NSC 296961 and WR-2721 and it is hereinafter referred to as "Amifostine") and other aminothiol compounds. These compounds were originally developed as anti-radiation drugs (radioprotectants), especially before exposure to x-rays or nuclear radiation, to avoid the harmful effects of such exposure that may be encountered during military conflicts.
[0003] In addition to its use as a military anti-radiation drug, it has been proven that amifos...