Nasal spray formulation and method

a nasal spray and formulation technology, applied in the direction of aerosol delivery, drug compositions, peptide/protein ingredients, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the success of nasal spray formulations, low bioavailability, mucosal irritation, etc., to prevent signs and symptoms of estrogen deficiency, suppress ovarian estrogen and progesterone production, and prevent bone mineral density loss

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-12
BALANCE PHARMA
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[0012] In one aspect, the invention includes a nasal spray formulation for use in female contraception or in the treatment of benign gynecological disorders, the composition comprising an aqueous medium having dissolved therein (i) a GnRH compound and (ii) an estrogenic compound present in the form of a water-soluble complex with a water-soluble cyclodextrin. The concentration of GnRH compound and estrogenic compound in the formulation are effective, when administered daily in the form of a liquid aerosol having a total liquid volume between 30 and 200 μL, and over an extended period of administration, to suppress ovarian estrogen and progesterone production and to prevent signs and symptoms of estrogen deficiency, without a significant increase in the risk of endometrial hyperplasia.
[0020] In another aspect, the nasal preparation described above when intranasally administered as a daily bolus (i) is effective to achieve an average serum concentration over 24 hours of the estrogenic compound that is within 10% of the average serum concentration over 24 hours of the estrogenic compound when delivered transdermally and (ii) is as effective in preventing bone mineral density loss as transdermal administration of the estrogenic compound.
[0021] In another aspect, the invention includes an intranasal drug-delivery system for use in female contraception or in the treatment of benign gynecological disorders. The system is comprised of a nebulizer operable to deliver a selected volume between 30 and 200 μL of an aqueous formulation in the form of a liquid-droplet aerosol. Contained in the nebulizer is a liquid formulation composed of (i) a liquid carrier, (ii) a GnRH compound capable of suppressing ovarian estrogen and progesterone production, and (iii) an estrogenic compound capable of preventing signs and symptoms of estrogen deficiency when co-administered with the GnRH compound. The concentration of GnRH compound and estrogenic compound in the formulation are effective, when administered once daily in the form of a liquid aerosol having a total liquid volume between 30 and 200 μL, and over an extended period of administration, to suppress ovarian estrogen and progesterone production and to prevent signs and symptoms of estrogen deficiency, without a significant increase in the risk of endometrial hyperplasia.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, for many drugs administration intranasally is inefficient due to low uptake of the drug, hence low bio-availability.
Another potential problem associated with intranasal delivery is mucosal irritation.
Irritation caused by the drug itself and / or by absorption or penetration promoters or enhancers often limits the success of nasal formulations.
Chronic administration of irritating nasal formulations can cause necrosis, inflammation, exudation, removal of the epithelial monolayer or can lead to irreversible damage to the nasal mucosa.
However, it is unknown if intranasal delivery of a composition containing multiple active agents, such as a GnRH compound and one or more hormonal agents, is suitable for contraception or for treatment of benign gynecological disorders.

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Solubility of Estradiol and Testosterone in Cyclodextrin / Water

[0091] The solubility of 17-β-estradiol and testosterone in varying concentrations of 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (MW 1380 g / mole; 5.5 degree of substitution) was determined as follows. 10 ng 17-β-estradiol (MW 272.39 g / mole) was added to 1 mL of 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin in water, the 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin concentration ranging from 10 to 250 ng / mL. In a second series of vials, 20 ng of testosterone (MW 288.43 g / mole) was added to 1 mL of 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin in water, the 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin concentration ranging from 10 to 250 ng / mL. In a third set of vials 10 ng 17-β-estradiol and 20 ng testosterone were added to 1 mL of 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin in water, the 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin concentration ranging from 10 to 250 ng / mL. The vials were mixed at room temperature for about 1 hour. Aliquots were taken from the supematant of each vial and assayed for steroid concent...

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Preparation of Intranasal Formulation

[0092] 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin was added to water at a concentration of 240 mg / mL and stirred until dissolved. 17-β-Estradiol was then added to the water-cyclodextrin solution at a concentration of 1.0 mg / mL. The mixture was stirred until dissolution. Testosterone at a concentration of 5.0 mg / mL was then added, and after stirring to dissolution benzalkonium chloride (0.1 mg / mL), ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA; 1 mg / mL), and sorbitol (61.6 mg / mL) were added. The mixture was stirred. Then, the GnRH compound deslorelin acetate was added at a concentration of 20 mg / mL with stirring. The volume was brought to the final desired volume and the pH was adjusted as needed. Table 4 summarizes the preparation components, concentrations, and dosages per 50 μL.

TABLE 4Components in Exemplary Nasal PreparationConcentrationComponent(mg / mL)Dose per 50 μLdeslorelin acetate201.0mg17-β-estradiol1.050μgTestosterone5.0250μg2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodex...

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Intranasal Administration of Deslorelin to Premenopausal Women with Uterine Leiomyomata

[0093] A 12 week study was performed to establish an effective dose of deslorelin for controlling heavy bleeding secondary to uterine leiomyomata. Forty-one premenopausal women completed the study and are identified as Subject Nos. 1 through 41. The women were divided into test groups for treatment with intranasal deslorelin as follows:

Group 1Subject Nos. 1-6placebo, 0 mg deslorelinGroup 2Subject Nos. 7-210.5 mg deslorelin, once per dayGroup 3Subject Nos. 22-341.0 mg deslorelin, once per dayGroup 4Subject Nos. 35-412.0 mg deslorelin, once per day

The intranasal preparation consisted of deslorelin at the indicated concentration along with sorbitol (61.6 mg / mL), benzalkonium chloride (0.1 mg / mL), and water.

[0094] The average age of the women was 42.3 years, with similar distribution among groups. For one complete menstrual cycle prior to treatment, each woman completed a daily bleeding calendar....

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Abstract

A nasal spray formulation for use in female contraception or in the treatment of benign gynecological disorders is described. The nasal preparation is comprised of a GnRH compound and an estrogenic compound in the form of a water-soluble complex with a water-soluble cyclodextrin. The preparation effectively suppresses ovarian estrogen and progesterone production, and prevents signs and symptoms of estrogen deficiency, without a significant increase in the risk of endometrial hyperplasia.

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[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 298,378, filed Nov. 15, 2002, now pending; which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 400,575, filed Aug. 2, 2002, now abandoned, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to compositions comprising a gonadotropin releasing hormone compound and an estrogenic compound for mucosal delivery, particularly nasal delivery, for contraception and / or treatment of benign gynecological disorders. The invention also relates to methods for preparing the compositions and to methods of treatment using such compositions. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] During a woman's reproductive life, a delicate and complex interplay of hormones are timed and controlled by the hypothalamus. The hormones that participate in the feedback system regulating the menstrual cycle include estrogens and progesterone, the pituitary gonadotr...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61L9/04A61K9/00A61K31/565A61K31/724A61K38/24A61K47/40
CPCA61K9/0043A61K31/565A61K31/724A61K38/24A61K47/40Y10S514/874A61K2300/00
Inventor DANIELS, JOHNPIKE, MALCOLMSPICER, DARCYDANIELS, ANNAMARIE
Owner BALANCE PHARMA
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