Abstract: A process is provided for preparing novel crystalline forms, namely selectively and consistently preparing the H2-1 dihydrate crystalline form, the H2-2 dihydrate crystalline form, the N-3 anhydrate crystalline form and the MTBE solvate crystalline form of the IKur compound (2S)-1-[[(7R)-7-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-4,7-dihydro-5-methylpyrazolo[1,5]pyrimidine-6-yl]carbonyl]-2-(4-fluorophenyl)pyrrolidine. The process includes preparation of the H2-1 and H2-2 forms which are used in preparing the N-3 anhydrate form which is particularly stable and has suitable flow properties and desired particle size. Novel H2-1 dihydrate and H2-2 dihydrate forms, the N-3 anhydrate form and the MTBE solvate form of the above IKur compound, pharmaceutical compositions containing such novel forms and a method for preventing or treating arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and IKur related conditions employing such novel forms are also provided.

Abstract: A process for formulating certain epothilone analogs for parenteral administration is disclosed wherein the analog is dissolved in a mixture of at least 50% by volume tertiary-butanol in water, the mixture is lyophilized, the resulting lyophilized product is packaged in one vial with a sufficient amount of solvent comprising anhydrous ethanol and a suitable nonionic surfactant in a second vial. All steps are carried out with protection from light. In use, the contents of the second or diluent vial are added to the lyophilized product and mixed to constitute the epothilone analog and the resulting solution is diluted with a suitable diluent to produce a solution for intravenous injection containing the epothilone analog in a concentration of from about 0.1 mg/mL to about 0.9 mg/mL. A preferred surfactant is polyethoxylated castor oil and a preferred diluent is Lactated Ringer's Injection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel intravenous formulation for a taxane chemotherapeutic agent. The agent is formulated with ethanol, polyoxyethylated castor oil and a mixture of antioxidants to prevent oxidation of the drug substance caused by the polyoxyethylated castor oil.