Patents by Inventor Sudhir R. Gorukanti

Sudhir R. Gorukanti has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8663681
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral pharmaceutical dosage form comprising micronized progesterone, an edible oil, a disintegrant, and a hydrophilic excipient. Particularly, the invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form wherein the dosage form is in a powder form and is contained in a pharmaceutically acceptable capsule. The present invention is also directed toward methods of making the dosage form, methods of using the dosage form, and kits comprising the dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Teva Women's Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Charles E. Diliberti, Chandra Vattikonda, Sudhir R. Gorukanti, Sanjeev K. Gupta
  • Publication number: 20110046115
    Abstract: A non-effervescent, solid dosage form containing mirtazapine, which is used to form mirtazapine pharmaceutical tablets. The dosage form contains mirtazapine, a hydrophilic component, and at least one lubricant. In some embodiments, the dosage forms contain a salivating agent. Processes for producing mirtazapine orally disintegrating tablets are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: WATSON LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Gandha V. Naringrekar, Tahseen A. Chowdhury, Sudhir R. Gorukanti
  • Patent number: 7838029
    Abstract: A non-effervescent, solid dosage form containing mirtazapine, which is used to form mirtazapine pharmaceutical tablets. The dosage form contains mirtazapine, a hydrophilic component, and at least one lubricant. In some embodiments, the dosage forms contain a salivating agent. Processes for producing mirtazapine orally disintegrating tablets are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Watson Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Gandha V. Naringrekar, Tahseen A. Chowdhury, Sudhir R. Gorukanti
  • Publication number: 20100015239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-effervescent, orally disintegrating solid pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising delayed-release lansoprazole, processes for preparing the dosage forms, and methods for treating one or more conditions with the dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Salah U. AHMED, Sudhir R. Gorukanti, Venkatesh Naini
  • Patent number: 7390503
    Abstract: An ondansetron solid orally disintegrating dosage form for oral administration having at least one first water-dispersible component or water-insoluble cellulose derivative, a component having a —CHOH functional group, a disintegrating agent and at least one lubricant is provided. The dosage form can comprise ondansetron, a hydrophilic polymer such as microcrystalline cellulose, a component having a —CHOH functional group such as mannitol or xylitol and a disintegrating agent such as crospovidone. The lubricant may be a mixture of magnesium stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate and colloidal silicon dioxide. The present invention provides a non-effervescent tablet comprising the ondansetron dosage form. Another aspect of the invention is the treatment of emesis such as nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation by the administration of the ondansetron formulation of the present composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Barr Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Sudhir R. Gorukanti, Tahseen A. Chowdhury