Abstract: A method of forming a multi-particulate dosage form using rotary granulation is described in which polyethylene oxide is employed as s binder in a rotary granulation process. A multi-particulate oral dosage form comprises a plurality of pellets, the pellets comprising a core having disposed thereon a core composition layer. The core composition layer comprises venlafaxine and a binder, wherein the binder comprises a polyethylene oxide. In other embodiments, the binder comprises a 1:2:1 bis (butyl methacrylate-co-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)methacrylate-co-methyl methacrylate.
Abstract: A method of forming a multi-particulate dosage form using rotary granulation is described in which polyethylene oxide is employed as s binder in a rotary granulation process. A multi-particulate oral dosage form comprises a plurality of pellets, the pellets comprising a core having disposed thereon a core composition layer. The core composition layer comprises venlafaxine and a binder, wherein the binder comprises a polyethylene oxide. In other embodiments, the binder comprises a 1:2:1 bis (butyl methacrylate-co-(2-dimethylaminoethyl)methacrylate-co-methyl methacrylate.
Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation is provided comprising fosinopril which is the prodrug of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, fosinoprilat. The formulation is characterized by comprising in the range of about 0.25 to about 5% glyceryl dibehenate which has been found to be a highly useful lubricant in the manufacture of tablets according to the present invention, enhancing the stability of fosinopril as compared to prior art formulations.