Vortioxetine
O N Sept. 30, 2013 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Brintellix (vortioxetine) to treat adults with major depressive disorder.
Major depressive disorder (MDD),
Commonly referred to as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by mood changes and other symptoms that interfere with a person’s ability to work, sleep, study, eat and enjoy once-pleasurable activities. Episodes of depression often recur throughout a person’s lifetime, although some may experience a single occurrence.
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SYNTHESIS........
http://newdrugapprovals.org/2013/10/01/vortioxetine-fda-approves-brintellix-to-treat-major-depressive-disorder/
NEW PATENT
WO 2015044963
An amorphous vortioxetine and salts thereof
Cadila Healthcare Ltd
Singh, Kumar Kamlesh; Gajera, Jitendra Maganbhai; Raikwar, Dinesh Kumar; Khera, Brij; Dwivedi, Shri Prakash Dhar
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The present invention relates to an amorphous vortioxetine and salts thereof. In particular, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of an amorphous vortioxetine hydrobromide. Further, the invention also relates to a process for preparation of amorphous vortioxetine free base. The invention also relates topharmaceutical compositions comprising an amorphous vortioxetine or hydrobromide salt thereof for oral administration for treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). |
Stable amorphous form of vortioxetine hydrobromide, useful for treating depression, major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder. Also claims a process for preparing the amorphous form and solid dispersions comprising the same.
This API, which was originally developed and launched by Lundbeck and Takeda for treating MDD.
A phase IV trial (NCT02357797) for schizophrenia was scheduled to begin in March 2015.
Family members of the product case, WO03029232, hold SPC protection in the EP until 2027 and one of its Orange Book listed filings, US7144884, expire in the US in 2023 with US154 extension.
The US FDA Orange Book also lists patents describing crystalline forms of vortioxetine/Brintellix, US8722684 and US8969355, that are due to expire in 2030 and 2027 respectively. The drug also has NCE exclusivity expiring in September 2018.
Cadila is potentially interested in vortioxetine hydrobromide.
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P.S. : The views expressed are my personal and in no-way suggest the views of the professional body or the company that I represent.
P.S. : The views expressed are my personal and in no-way suggest the views of the professional body or the company that I represent.
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