Patents Assigned to Cima Labs Inc.
  • Patent number: 10201505
    Abstract: Described are immediate release oral dosage forms that contain abuse-deterrent features. In particular, the disclosed dosage forms provide deterrence of abuse by ingestion of multiple individual doses. In addition, the disclosed dosage forms provide protection from overdose in the event of accidental or intentional ingestion of multiple individual doses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: Dinesh K. Haswani, Derek V. Moe, Victoria A. O'Neill, Randal A. Seburg, Manuel A. Vega Zepeda
  • Patent number: 9974751
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition may include a granulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse by an individual mixed with at least two materials, a first material that is substantially water insoluble and at least partially alcohol soluble and a second material that is substantially alcohol insoluble and at least partially water soluble, wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the two materials are granulated in the presence of water and alcohol. The composition may also include a coating on the granulate exhibiting crush resistance which may have a material that is deposited on the granulate using an alcohol based solvent. The composition further comprises a second particle comprising a fat/wax. The present invention also includes a coated granulate, various dosage forms of the composition, as well as methods of production and tableting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Walid Habib, Ehab Hamed, Derek Moe, Carrie Kraling, Lisa Hillman
  • Patent number: 9827204
    Abstract: Described are immediate release oral dosage forms that contain abuse-deterrent features. In particular, the disclosed dosage forms provide deterrence of abuse by ingestion of multiple individual doses. In addition, the disclosed dosage forms provide protection from overdose in the event of accidental or intentional ingestion of multiple individual doses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Dinesh K. Haswani, Derek V. Moe, Victoria A. O'Neill, Randal A. Seburg, Manuel A. Vega Zepeda
  • Patent number: 9757371
    Abstract: Described are immediate release oral dosage forms that contain abuse-deterrent features. In particular, the disclosed dosage forms provide deterrence of abuse by ingestion of multiple individual doses. In addition, the disclosed dosage forms provide protection from overdose in the event of accidental or intentional ingestion of multiple individual doses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Dinesh K. Haswani, Derek V. Moe, Victoria A. O'Neill, Manuel A. Vega Zepeda
  • Patent number: 9707224
    Abstract: Described are immediate release oral dosage forms that contain abuse-deterrent features. In particular, the disclosed dosage forms provide deterrence of abuse by ingestion of multiple individual doses. In addition, the disclosed dosage forms provide protection from overdose in the event of accidental or intentional ingestion of multiple individual doses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Dinesh K. Haswani, Derek V. Moe, Victoria A. O'Neill, Manuel A. Vega Zepeda
  • Patent number: 9572803
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition may include a coated particulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, particularly one susceptible to abuse by an individual. The coated particles may include a fat/wax and have improved controlled release and/or crush resistance. Method of making these coated particulate and dosage forms therewith are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Walid A. Habib, Ehab Hamed, Manuel A. Vega Zepeda
  • Patent number: 9474721
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a sustained-release oral dosage form for once-a-day administration comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier and coated granules containing hydromorphone. The dosage form can have a release profile such that 16 hours following administration, less than about 85 percent of the hydromorphone is released. In addition, the dosage form may have alcohol and/or crush resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Ehab Hamed, Manuel A. Vega Zepeda
  • Patent number: 9216176
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition may include a coated particulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, particularly one susceptible to abuse by an individual. The coated particles may include a fat/wax and have improved controlled release and/or crush resistance. Method of making these coated particulate and dosage forms therewith are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Walid A. Habib, Ehab Hamed, Manuel A. Vega Zepeda
  • Patent number: 8927025
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an extended release oral dosage form comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier (but no lipid) and coated granules containing metoprolol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The dosage form has alcohol resistance and may also have crush resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventor: Ehab Hamed
  • Patent number: 8637076
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tablets containing prednisolone salts and in particular prednisolone sodium phosphates. The dosage forms include ODTs and non-ODTs, effervescent tablets and noneffervescent tablets and tablets meeting certain performance criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Walid Habib, Bhaveshkumar Kothari
  • Publication number: 20130266660
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an extended release oral dosage form comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier (but no lipid) and coated granules containing metoprolol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The dosage form has alcohol resistance and may also have crush resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: CIMA LABS Inc.
    Inventor: Ehab Hamed
  • Publication number: 20130209560
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a sustained-release oral dosage form suitable for twice-a-day administration comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier and coated granules containing hydrocodone. The dosage form can have a release profile such that 6 hours following administration, less than about 80 percent of the hydrocodone is released. In addition, the dosage form may have alcohol and/or crush resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: CIMA LABS Inc.
    Inventors: Ehab Hamed, Carrie Kraling
  • Publication number: 20130202705
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an extended release oral dosage form comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier (but no lipid) and coated granules containing a high water-soluble, high dose drug. The dosage form has alcohol resistance and may also have crush resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventor: Ehab Hamed
  • Publication number: 20130171256
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an extended release oral dosage form comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier (but no lipid) and coated granules containing venlafaxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The dosage form has alcohol resistance and may also have crush resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: CIMA LABS Inc.
    Inventor: Ehab Hamed
  • Patent number: 8445018
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition may include a coated particulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, particularly one susceptible to abuse by an individual. The coated particles may include a fat/wax and have improved controlled release and/or crush resistance. Method of making these coated particulate and dosage forms therewith are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Walid A. Habib, Ehab Hamed, Manuel A. Vega Zepeda
  • Publication number: 20130122087
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition may include a granulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient susceptible to abuse by an individual mixed with at least two materials, a first material that is substantially water insoluble and at least partially alcohol soluble and a second material that is substantially alcohol insoluble and at least partially water soluble, wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the two materials are granulated in the presence of water and alcohol. The composition may also include a coating on the granulate exhibiting crush resistance which may have a material that is deposited on the granulate using an alcohol based solvent. The composition further comprises a second particle comprising a fat/wax. The present invention also includes a coated granulate, various dosage forms of the composition, as well as methods of production and tableting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventor: Cima Labs Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130122101
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition may include a coated particulate which may include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, particularly one susceptible to abuse by an individual. The coated particles may include a fat/wax and have improved controlled release and/or crush resistance. Method of making these coated particulate and dosage forms therewith are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventor: CIMA LABS INC.
  • Publication number: 20120225122
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a sustained-release oral dosage form for once-a-day administration comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier and coated granules containing hydromorphone. The dosage form can have a release profile such that 16 hours following administration, less than about 85 percent of the hydromorphone is released. In addition, the dosage form may have alcohol and/or crush resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: Ehab HAMED, Manuel A. VEGA ZEPEDA
  • Publication number: 20120213855
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to dosage forms (e.g., solid dosage forms) comprising a drug-containing emulsion, a drug-containing microemulsion, a self-emulsifying oil composition, or a self-microemulsifying oil composition, wherein each comprises a weakly ionizable drug and a pH modifier. Also provided are pharmaceutical dosage forms (e.g., solid dosage forms) and methods of preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: CIMA LABS INC.
    Inventors: Vikas AGARWAL, Sami M. NAZZAL
  • Patent number: 8191711
    Abstract: A blister package and method of removing a dosage form from a blister package are disclosed. In one embodiment, the blister package includes a unitary blister sheet and a unitary sheet of lidding material. The lidding sheet is peelably sealed to the blister sheet, and includes unsealed areas for facilitating the peeling of the lidding material from the blister sheet. The unsealed areas are preferably only accessible upon a bending of the blister package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Cima Labs Inc.
    Inventor: Michelle Nivala