Pharmaceutical Composition Solubility Creatinine Solid Solution
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing pharmaceutical composition of 1-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)oxymethyl-2-nitroimidazole has low solubility and stability in aqueous carriers, requiring lengthy preparation and storage at low temperatures, which affects its operability and stability as a radiation sensitizer in cancer radiotherapy.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating creatinine in an amount of 0.001 to 1 part by mass with respect to 1 part by mass of compound (1) enhances solubility and stability, allowing for a more efficient and stable radiation-sensitizing pharmaceutical composition.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If compound (1) is dissolved in aqueous carrier by heating and shaking, then solubility is improved, but preparation time increases and operability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-forming a solid solution between compound (1) and creatinine before clinical use. This solid solution is prepared in advance and can be stored, eliminating the need for time-consuming heating and shaking operations at the point of use. The pre-prepared solid solution rapidly dissolves in aqueous carriers when needed, thus resolving the contradiction between solubility and preparation time.
2Stability of the object's composition
If compound (1) is stored at low temperature to maintain stability, then stability is improved, but dissolution becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by creating a solid solution composite between compound (1) and creatinine. This composite structure allows the mixture to maintain high stability at low temperatures while simultaneously improving dissolution characteristics. The creatinine component acts as a solubility enhancer that remains effective even at refrigeration temperatures, thus resolving the contradiction between stability and solubility.
3Productivity
If creatinine is added to form solid solution, then dissolution is promoted, but crystal form changes to amorphous form
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by intentionally changing the physical state from crystalline to amorphous through the formation of a solid solution with creatinine. This parameter change in the physical form of the compound is achieved by controlling the molecular arrangement in the solid state, where creatinine molecules intersperse with compound (1) molecules to prevent regular crystal lattice formation. The amorphous solid solution state provides superior dissolution characteristics compared to the crystalline form, thus resolving the contradiction between dissolution rate and crystal form.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The addition of creatinine significantly improves the solubility and stability of the composition, enabling rapid dissolution and maintaining stability at room temperature, thus enhancing its effectiveness as a radiation sensitizer for cancer therapy.
Implementation Method 1
a compound which is less soluble in water forms a solid solution with creatinine, to thereby convert the crystal form to an amorphous form, whereby dispersion and dissolution of the compound in water are promoted
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AI summary
To provide a pharmaceutical composition containing a 2-nitroimidazole derivative, which has high solubility in an aqueous carrier and high stability.The pharmaceutical composition is characterized by containing 1-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)oxymethyl-2-nitroimidazole and creatinine, and containing creatinine of 0.001 to 1 part by mass with respect to 1 part by mass of 1-(1-hydroxymethyl-2,3-dihydroxypropyl)oxymethyl-2-nitroimidazole.


