Arylalkylamine Pharmaceutical Composition Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current pharmaceutical compositions containing arylalkylamine compounds, such as (4-{(3S)-3-[(1R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethylamino]pyrrolidin-1-yl}phenyl)acetic acid, lack stability against light and heat, and there is a need for a stable formulation suitable for use as a pharmaceutical product to treat hyperparathyroidism.

Innovation Solution

A pharmaceutical composition comprising (4-{(3S)-3-[(1R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethylamino]pyrrolidin-1-yl}phenyl)acetic acid or its pharmacologically acceptable salt, combined with diluents like lactose, mannitol, and cellulose, along with additives like hydroxypropylcellulose, calcium carbonate, and a coating film to enhance stability and bioavailability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If Compound A is used as a pharmaceutical composition without additional stabilizing agents, then the composition is simple and easy to manufacture, but the stability against light and heat is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of manufactureVSAvoidstability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines Compound A with multiple excipients including mannitol, crystalline cellulose, and coating agents to create a composite pharmaceutical composition. This composite structure provides enhanced stability against light and heat while maintaining manufacturability through standard pharmaceutical processing techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies a coating film containing inorganic substances and coloring agents to the pharmaceutical composition. This thin film structure protects Compound A from light exposure and environmental factors, significantly improving photostability and overall composition stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

2Stability of the object's composition

If a coating film with inorganic substances is applied to improve photostability, then stability against light is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing process become more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovephotostabilityVSAvoidcomplexity of coating process
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the coating parameters including the composition ratios of inorganic substances, coloring agents, and coating polymers. By carefully controlling these parameters, the coating process achieves effective photoprotection while remaining compatible with standard pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Stability of the object's composition

If multiple excipients and additives are included to improve stability, then the stability and bioavailability are enhanced, but the composition complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidcomposition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent selects excipients that serve multiple functions: mannitol provides stability and acts as a diluent, crystalline cellulose enhances structural integrity and stability, and the coating film simultaneously provides photoprotection and controlled release properties. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10350194B2Pharmaceutical composition containing an arylalkylamine compound
Publication Date: 2019.07.16 KYOWA HAKKO KIRIN CO LTD
  • US10350194B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition and the like comprising (4-{(3S)-3-[(1R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethylamino]pyrrolidin-1-yl}phenyl)acetic acid (Compound A) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof and a diluent.