Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form providing improved oral bioavailability is disclosed for inhibitors of HIV protease. In particular, the dosage form comprises a solid dispersion of at least one HIV protease inhibitor and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant, said pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymer having a Tg of at least about 50° C. Preferably, the pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant has an HLB value of from about 4 to about 10.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing dosing molds, according to which two separating films (7) are contacted with each other in a defined area, an active substance-containing melt is introduced between the separating films (7) such that a pocket for receiving a portion of the melt is embodied in at least one of the separating films, and the separating films (7) are separated from each other in order to eject the portion. Preferably, a method is disclosed in which the separating films (7) are contacted with each other in the gap of two molding rolls (2, 3) which rotate in opposite directions and are provided with opposite recesses (4, 5) on the surface thereof, and into which the separating films (7) can be pressed when the active substance-containing melt is introduced so as to form pockets. The separating films (7) make it possible to avoid a direct contact between the melt and the rolls (4,5) and thus prevent the melt from adhering to the roll (2, 3).

Abstract: A method is described for the production of dosage forms, which comprise a solid dispersion of a microcrystalline active substance, in which a thermoplastic polymer with a glass transition temperature Tg of at least 40° C. is melted and an active substance is dissolved homogeneously in the melt; crystallization of the active substance is initiated in the mass obtained; and the mass is cooled. Crystallization of the active substance can be initiated by adding a nonsolvent, seed crystals of the active substance or a derivatization reagent. In addition, crystallization can be initiated by holding the mass for a sufficient length of time at a temperature that is below the temperature at which the active substance is completely soluble in the mass.

Abstract: A solid dosage form having a matrix with at least one active compound dispersed homogeneously in the matrix, which is obtainable by melting a powder mixture, wherein the powder mixture comprises at least one thermoplastic binder and a combination of highly disperse silica and at least one inorganic pigment, is described. The co-use of the highly disperse silica and the inorganic pigments leads to better flow properties of the powder mixture, has the effect of a faster release of the active compound from the dosage forms obtained, and imparts a visually pleasing appearance to the dosage forms. A process for the preparation of the dosage form is also described.

Abstract: A dosage form and method for the delivery of drugs, particularly drugs of abuse, characterized by resistance to solvent extraction, tampering, crushing, or grinding, and providing an initial burst of release of drug followed by a prolonged period of controllable drug release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-emulsifying formulations based on an active ingredient component and a formulation base with a lipid component and with a binder component and to the use of this formulation as dosage form in the life science sector. The invention also describes a process for producing self-emulsifying formulations by mixing the formulation components to form a plastic mixture and, where appropriate, to manufacture the formulations as dosage form advantageously by use of melt extrusion. The formulations spontaneously form emulsions in water or aqueous media.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations based on at least one heparin, glycosaminoglycan or heparinoid and on a formulation base with a lipid component and a polymer component. The use of this formulation as drug form for oral administration of at least one heparin, glycosaminoglycan or heparinoid, and also a process for producing the formulations by mixing the formulation components to form a plastic mixture and, where appropriate, to manufacture the formulations as drug form, advantageously using melt extrusion, are described. The lipid component advantageously has active ingredient-promoting properties, while the polymer component is soluble or swellable. At least parts of the lipid component are embedded in a polymer matrix, preferably in the form of a molecular dispersion. The formulations can form emulsions in water or aqueous liquids.

Abstract: Stable pharmaceutical preparations, comprising torasemide in noncrystalline form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing solid active ingredient-containing forms from an active ingredient-containing formulation which comprises at least one polymeric binder. The apparatus according to the invention has at least one extruder 1 for continuous plastication of the formulation and at least two injection units 2 which are provided separate from one another, each of which is connected to the extruder 1, and through which the formulation can be injected into at least one mold 3.

Abstract: A formulation based i) on lipoic acid or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof and, where appropriate, other active substances, and a formulation base having ii) a binder component and iii) where appropriate other physiologically acceptable excipients is described. Lipoic acid is in the form of a molecular dispersion in these formulations. An advantageous process for their preparation, in particular by melt extrusion, and the use of this formulation for oral administration of lipoic acid are likewise described.