Pyridine Phenyl Ophthalmic Formulation for Process Stability

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ophthalmic formulations of pyridine phenyl compounds lack efficacy and safety data for treating ophthalmic diseases such as dry eye disease, allergic conjunctivitis, and other ocular conditions, and require a stable preparation process.

Innovation Solution

Development of an ophthalmic formulation containing pyridine phenyl compounds, solubilizing agents, pH modifiers, osmotic pressure regulators, antimicrobial preservatives, and antioxidants, with specific compound variations and concentrations, formulated through methods like rotary evaporation and freeze-drying.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If pyridine phenyl compounds are administered as eye drops to treat dry eye disease, then the toxicity of aldehydes is reduced and inflammation is lowered, but the formulation stability and preparation process reliability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic efficacyVSAvoidformulation stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces cyclodextrin as an intermediary substance that forms inclusion complexes with pyridine phenyl compounds. This mediator enhances the solubility and stability of the active ingredient while maintaining its therapeutic efficacy against aldehyde toxicity and inflammation in dry eye disease treatment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The formulation employs composite material strategies by combining pyridine phenyl compounds with cyclodextrin derivatives and other excipients to create a stable ophthalmic preparation. This composite approach ensures both therapeutic effectiveness and formulation stability for clinical use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Object-affected harmful factors

If pyridine phenyl compounds are used to complex with endogenous aldehydes, then the toxicity is reduced, but the preparation process complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealdehyde toxicityVSAvoidpreparation process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes parameter changes in the chemical structure of pyridine phenyl compounds to optimize their complexation ability with endogenous aldehydes. By modifying molecular parameters such as substitution patterns and functional groups, the formulation achieves effective aldehyde binding while simplifying the overall preparation process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 formulation provides a safe and effective treatment for ophthalmic diseases with stable quality, improving tear secretion and reducing corneal damage, while minimizing adverse reactions.

Implementation Method 1

through complexation reactions with endogenous aldehydes, therefore the toxicity of aldehydes is reduced, inflammation is lowered

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectComplexation reaction:

Implementation Method 2

formulated through methods like rotary evaporation and freeze-drying

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRotary evaporation: Evaporation

Implementation Method 3

formulated through methods like rotary evaporation and freeze-drying

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFreeze-drying: Freeze Drying

Data Source

PatentEP4623906A1Ophthalmic formulation comprising pyridine phenyl compound, preparation method therefor, and use thereof
Publication Date: 2025.10.01 ZHUHAI UNITED LAB
  • EP4623906A1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
  • EP4623906A1 patent drawingFigure 3~5
  • EP4623906A1 patent drawingFigure 6~7

AI summary

The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical preparations and discloses an ophthalmic formulation containing pyridine phenyl compounds, its preparation method, and application. The ophthalmic formulation includes an active ingredient pyridine phenyl compounds and excipient. The active ingredient pyridine phenyl compounds include compounds of formula (II), their isomers, or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. It can be used for dry eye disease, allergic conjunctivitis, macular degeneration, cataracts, keratoconus, bullous keratopathy, Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, meibomian gland dysfunction, uveitis, scleritis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, ocular rosacea, Sjögren syndrome.