EP Patent

EP1940364A2 — Capsule formulation of pirfenidone and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients

Assigned to Intermune Inc · Expires 2008-07-09 · 18y expired

What this patent protects

A capsule formulation of pirfenidone is provided that includes pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. In one embodiment, this capsule formulation is capable of sustaining desirable pharmacokinetic responses in a patient. Further provided are methods of treating fibrotic conditio…

USPTO Abstract

A capsule formulation of pirfenidone is provided that includes pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. In one embodiment, this capsule formulation is capable of sustaining desirable pharmacokinetic responses in a patient. Further provided are methods of treating fibrotic conditions and other cytokine-mediated disorders by administering pirfenidone capsules of such formulation to a patient in need.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP1940364A2
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
2008-07-09
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Intermune Inc
Source
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