Abstract: A sustained-release formulation of 5-acetyl-4,6-dimethyl-2-[2-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazinyl]ethylamino]pyrimidine trihydrochloride coated with a release-controlling film comprising a water-insoluble polymer film having no hydrophilic group. The formulation of the present invention has such a release pattern that the drug release lasts for 20 hours or more, so that can be appropriately administered for treatment. Furthermore, the formulation itself is so stable that its release pattern does not change with pH and the formulation does not suffer from deterioration, coloration and the like with the lapse of time.

Abstract: A sustained-release formulation of 5-acetyl-4,6-dimethyl-2-[2-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl)piperazinyl]ethylamino]pyrimidine trihydrochloride coated with a release-controlling film comprising a water-insoluble polymer film having no hydrophilic group. The formulation of the present invention has such a release pattern that the drug release lasts for 20 hours or more, so that can be appropriately administered for treatment. Furthermore, the formulation itself is so stable that its release pattern does not change with pH and the formulation does not suffer from deterioration, coloration and the like with the lapse of time.

Abstract: In order to promote solubilization or suspension of 4-oxo-8-[4-(4-phenylbutoxy)benzoylamino]-2-(tetrazol-5-yl)-4H-1-benzopyran or its hydrate (pranlukast) in water, at least one component selected from surfactants, water-soluble cellulose derivatives and water-soluble vinyl polymers is formulated together with pranlukast. Thus, it is possible to provide an aqueous liquid pharmaceutical composition containing higher concentration of pranlukast and having good properties.

Abstract: Spray-dried granules comprising pranlukast (A) and one or more saccharide(s) (B) as essential ingredients and further comprising one or more water-soluble polymer(s) (C) and/or one or more surfactant(s) (D); a process for producing the same; and a method for improving adhesiveness of pranlukast are provided. According to the present invention, the very strong adhesiveness of pranlukast is reduced, and pranlukast-containing granules having little adhesiveness, a narrow particle size distribution, and good flow properties can be produced efficiently. The pranlukast-containing granules of the present invention cause no troubles in continuous production of capsules, tablets, and the like, and the resulting pranlukast-containing granules exhibit excellent disintegrating and dispersing properties.