Trilaciclib Dihydrochloride Crystal Form for Stable IV Solubility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Trilaciclib, a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor, has low solubility in water and is practically insoluble in DMSO, making it difficult to administer effectively in a concentrated form for therapeutic use, especially in the mildly basic environment of blood, which can lead to drug deposition and loss of activity.

Innovation Solution

Formulating trilaciclib as a dihydrochloride, dihydrate crystalline form (Pattern 1) for intravenous administration, which maintains stability and solubility, allowing for quick delivery in a concentrated IV solution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If trilaciclib is formulated in a concentrated form for therapeutic administration, then therapeutic efficacy is improved, but solubility problems arise leading to drug deposition and loss of activity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconcentration of trilaciclibVSAvoidstability of trilaciclib in blood
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by converting trilaciclib from its free base form to a dihydrochloride salt form. This chemical parameter change fundamentally alters the solubility characteristics of the compound, enabling it to achieve both high concentration and stability in aqueous blood environment. The dihydrochloride salt form maintains therapeutic efficacy while preventing precipitation and drug deposition that would otherwise occur at therapeutic concentrations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If trilaciclib is administered in water-based solution, then bioavailability is improved, but solubility is insufficient for effective delivery

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadministerability of trilaciclibVSAvoidsolubility of trilaciclib
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the chemical parameter of trilaciclib by forming a dihydrochloride salt, which dramatically improves water solubility. This allows the drug to be administered in water-based solutions at therapeutically effective concentrations, resolving the contradiction between administerability and solubility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Quantity of substance

If trilaciclib is given over a long period to achieve therapeutic dosage, then solubility constraints are relaxed, but treatment efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetherapeutic dosage of trilaciclibVSAvoidadministration time of trilaciclib
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By converting to the dihydrochloride salt form, the invention enables high concentrations of trilaciclib to be delivered in water-based solutions, allowing rapid administration over a short period (30-60 minutes) rather than requiring prolonged infusion times. This resolves the contradiction between achieving therapeutic dosage and minimizing administration time.

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 dihydrochloride, dihydrate form of trilaciclib ensures effective and stable delivery, maintaining therapeutic efficacy by preventing drug deposition and ensuring rapid administration.

Implementation Method 1

Formulating trilaciclib as a dihydrochloride, dihydrate crystalline form (Pattern 1) for intravenous administration, which maintains stability and solubility

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrystallisation: Crystallisation

Implementation Method 2

the dihydrochloride, dihydrate form of trilaciclib ensures effective and stable delivery, maintaining therapeutic efficacy by preventing drug deposition

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSolvation: Solvation

Data Source

PatentUS12479855B2Morphic forms of trilaciclib and methods of manufacture thereof
Publication Date: 2025.11.25 PHARMACOSMOS HLDG AS
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AI summary

An advantageous isolated morphic form of trilaciclib which is 2′-((5-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)-7′,8′-dihydro-6′H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,9′-pyrazino[1′,2′:1,5]pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin]-6′-one, for example in the form of a dihydrochloride salt or a dihydrochloride, dihydrate.