Otamixaban formulations with improved stability
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising
methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]
amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically
acceptable acidic reacting compound or to an aqueous solution or dispersion of said
composition, as well as a process for the preparation of the same, methods of using
said compositions to treat subjects suffering from conditions which can be ameliorated
by the administration of an inhibitor of Factor Xa.
BACKROUND OF THE INVENTION
Methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-
yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate (CAS number 1931 53-04-7) has the international
nonproprietary name Otamixaban and shows the structure illustrated in Formula I :
Methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-
yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate use in the preparation of a medicament for treating a
patient suffering from, or subject to, conditions which can be ameliorated by the
administration of an inhibitor of Factor Xa was disclosed in WO97/241 18 .
Factor Xa is the penultimate enzyme in the coagulation cascade. Factor Xa
(fXa) is a critical serine protease situated at the confluence of the intrinsic and extrinsic
pathways of the blood coagulation cascade. FXa catalyses the conversion of
prothrombin to thrombin via the prothrombinase complex. Its singular role in thrombin
generation, coupled with its potentiating effects on clot formation render it an attractive
target for therapeutic intervention.
Both free factor Xa and factor Xa assembled in the prothrombinase complex (Factor
Xa, Factor Va, calcium and phospholipid) are inhibited by Otamixaban. Factor Xa
inhibition is obtained by direct complex formation between the inhibitor and the enzyme
and is therefore independent of the plasma co-factor antithrombin III. Effective factor
Xa inhibition is achieved by administering the compound either by continuous
intravenous infusion, bolus intravenous administration or any other parenteral route
such that it achieves the desired effect of preventing the factor Xa induced formation of
thrombin from prothrombin. In vivo experiments have demonstrated that Otamixaban is
highly efficacious in rodent, canine and porcine models of thrombosis. In addition,
recent clinical findings indicate that Otamixaban is efficacious, safe and well tolerated
in humans and therefore has considerable potential for the treatment of acute coronary
syndrome (K.R. Guertin and Yong-Mi Choi; 2007; Current Medicinal Chemistry, Vol.14,
No. 23; p. 2471-2481 ) . Clinical findings in a dose-ranging clinical trial indicate that
Otamixaban reduced prothrombin fragments 1 + 2 significantly more than
unfractionated heparin at the highest dose regimen (Cohen et al., Circulation, Vol. 115 ,
No. 20, May 2007, pages 2642-2651 ) , but said clinical findings do not show data in
comparison of age or renal impairment. Further clinical trials demonstrated that
Otamixaban induces dose-dependent, rapid direct factor Xa inhibition in patients with
stable coronary artery disease who are taking their usual comedication, some of whom
have mild renal impairment (Hinder et al., Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics,
Vol. 80, No. 6 , 2006, pages 691 -702).
An injection and infusion pharmaceutical composition for (methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-
[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate was
developed for use in clinical studies. One of the observations made during terminal
sterilization (autoclaving) and stability studies was a strong increase in two degradants.
One of said degradants is (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-
yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid and has the structure illustrated in Formula II:
Formula I I
The other of said degradants is (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxypyridin-
4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester and has the structure illustrated in
Formula III:
Formula III
At recommended storage conditions also elevated levels of (2R,3R)-2-(3-
Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid and
(2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid
methyl ester are reached in an aqueous pharmaceutical composition containing methyl
(2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]
amino}butanoate.
It is an object of the present invention to find a long term stable pharmaceutical
composition for methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-
4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate which does not have the disadvantages of increased
concentrations of (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid or (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester which occur during terminal sterilization or
long term storage.
It has been found that the formation of (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-
[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid or (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-
3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester during long term
storage of the drug product is determined by opposite effects:
- During autoclaving, the levels of (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -
oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester increase
significantly with increasing pH of the liquid pharmaceutical composition,
whereas no strong influence of the pH of the liquid formulation on
formation of (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid was observed during autoclaving. In
conclusion: The lower the pH of the pharmaceutical composition the
better!
- During long term storage, the levels of (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoylbenzyl)-
3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid increase
significantly with decreasing pH of the liquid pharmaceutical composition,
whereas no strong influence of the pH of the liquid formulation on
formation of (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester was observed during long term
storage. In conclusion: The higher the pH of the pharmaceutical
composition the better!
It has been found that liquid pharmaceutical compositions for methyl (2R,3R)-2-
{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or
a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof with a pH below 5 are advantageous with
respect to limiting the increase in both (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -
oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid and (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-
( 1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester, influenced oppositely by
autoclaving or long term storage.
A pH below 5 provides the clear advantage of the pharmaceutical compositions
according to the invention which are (i) long term stable pharmaceutical compositions
and (II) sterile injection solutions by autoclavation (steam sterilization), which is a
simple, economic and safe method for sterilization.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition of methyl
(2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]
amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically
acceptable acidic reacting compound.
The present invention provides also a sterile pharmaceutical composition of
methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-
yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a
pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition of methyl
(2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-
yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a
pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound.
Terms used herein have the meanings defined in this specification.
"Pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound" refer to a non-toxic
compound capable of imparting a pH below 5 to an aqueous solution or dispersion of
methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]
amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Illustrative acidic
reacting compounds are citric acid, acetic acid, glycolic acid, adipic acid, lactic acid,
pyruvic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, glucuronic acid, fumaric acid,
malic acid, tartaric acid, ascorbic acid, maleic acid, hydroxymaleic acid, benzoic acid,
hydroxybenzoic acid, hyaluronic acid, acetyl salicylic acid, or mineral acids such as
hydrochloride acid or salts of mineral acids such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate
or amino acids like glycine and its salts or a mixture of one or more of said acidic
reacting compounds. Preferably, the acidic reacting compound is citric acid.
The necessary amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound for
imparting a pH below 5 to an aqueous solution or dispersion of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-
[amino(imino)methyl] benzyl}-3-{[4-(1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof depends on the respective compound and
can be determined by a person skilled in the art by e.g. suspending or solving a
sample containing about 1 mg of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl] benzyl}-3-
{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino} butanoate in about 1 ml_ of purified water and
adding sufficient pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound until the
measured pH in the supernatant is below 5 . The pH of the supernatant is measured
with a pH meter or by a pH indicator.
"Buffer solution" is an aqueous solution consisting of a mixture of a weak acid
and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. It has the property that
the pH of the solution changes very little when a small amount of strong acid or base is
added to it. Buffer solutions are used as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant
value in a wide variety of chemical applications.
"Degradant" refers to any drug-based materials generated after the preparation
of the pharmaceutical composition according to the invention. Analysis of impurities
and degradants is done using reverse phase HPLC techniques on samples as is
known in the art.
"Freeze-drying" also known as "lyophilization" refers to a dehydration process.
Freeze-drying works by freezing the material and then reducing the surrounding
pressure and adding enough heat to allow the frozen water in the material to sublime
directly from the solid phase to the gas phase.
"i. v." refers to intravenous injection or infusion and is the giving of liquid
substances directly into a vein. The word intravenous simply means "within a vein".
"Long term" refers to 1 to 3 months.
"Long term storage" refers to storage of a pharmaceutical composition for 1 to 3
months at 40 °C and 75 % relative humidity.
"Very long term" refers to 3 to 6 months.
"Very long term storage" refers to storage of a pharmaceutical composition for 3
to 6 months at 40 °C and 75 % relative humidity.
"ml_" refers to the milliliter, defined as one-thousandth of a liter, and also often
referred to by the SI derived unit name cubic centimeter.
"non-ST elevation myocardial infarction" refers to the definition of Myocardial
Infarction based on ACC/AHA, ESC and WHF consensus; see also Guidelines for the
diagnosis and treatment of non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes; Eur
Heart J , 2007, 28(1 3): 1598-1660.
"Normal saline" or "isotonic saline" refers to an aqueous solution of 0.9 % of
sodium chloride, having an osmolarity of about 308 mOsmol/L, which shows about the
same osmolarity as blood plasma.
"Otamixaban" refers to the international nonproprietary name for methyl
(2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]
amino}butanoate.
"Patient" means primates such as humans or a warm blooded animal, such as
for example rat, mice, dogs, cats or guinea pigs.
"Pathological condition", refers to diseases, disorders or conditions in a patient,
particularly those in which Factor Xa may play a role.
"pH" is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution. It approximates but is
not equal to p[H], the negative logarithm (base 10) of the molar concentration of
dissolved hydrogen ions (H+) . pH determination in a solid pharmaceutical composition
according to the invention is performed by suspending or dissolving a sample
containing about 1 mg of Otamixaban of said pharmaceutical composition in about 1
ml_ of purified water. The pH of the supernatant is determined with a pH meter or by a
pH indicator. pH can be measured using either pH indicators such as phenolphthaleine
- in form of solution or pH strips - or using potentiometric method. Strips are very
useful when 0.2 to 0.5 pH unit accuracy is requested. When a higher precision is
requested, pH meter is the only way to go. In potentiometric methods the potential
difference between known reference electrode and the measuring pH electrode is
measured. Potential of the pH electrode depends on the activities of hydronium ions.
This dependence is described by Nernst equation, thus once the potential has been
measured the activity can be calculated. As a first approximation activity is identical to
the ions concentration. pH meter is a device used for potentiometric pH
measurements. pH meter is nothing else but precise voltmeter, connected to the pH
electrode, and scaled in such a way that it displays not the measured potential, but
already the pH value.
"Pharmaceutically acceptable salt" is any acid salt of the base compound methyl
(2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]
amino}butanoate which is able to be administered in pharmaceutical compositions for
preclinical and clinical use. Illustrative inorganic acids which form suitable salts include
mineral acids, such as hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid and sulfamic acid; and
organic acids such as acetic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, malonic acid,
benzoate, amino acids and the like. Preferably, the acid addition salt is derived from a
mineral acid, with hydrochloric acid being preferred.
"RH" refers to relative humidity; the relative humidity of an air-water mixture is
defined as the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor in the mixture to the
saturated vapor pressure of water at a prescribed temperature.
"Sterilization" refers to any process that effectively kills or eliminates
transmissible agents such as fungi, bacteria, viruses or spore forms from the
pharmaceutical composition. Sterilization can be achieved e.g. through application of
heat, chemicals, irradiation, high pressure or filtration or a combination thereof.
"Steam sterilization" refers to a widely-used method for heat sterilization in an
autoclave. Autoclaves commonly use steam heated to 121 °C to 134 °C. To achieve
sterility, an effective holding time of at least 15 minutes at 121 °C or 3 minutes at
134 °C is required. Proper autoclave treatment will inactivate all fungi, bacteria, viruses
and also bacterial spores, which can be quite resistant.
"Sterilization through filtration" refers to a method generally used for liquids that
would be damaged by heat, irradiation or chemical sterilization. A filter with pore size
0.2 m will effectively remove bacteria. If viruses must also be removed, a much
smaller pore size around 20 nm is needed.
"Therapeutically effective amount" means an amount of the compound, which is
effective in treating the named disorder or condition.
"Tonicity" means a measure of the osmotic pressure (as defined by the water
potential of the two solutions) of two solutions which are separated by a semi
permeable membrane. It is commonly used when describing the response of living
cells immersed in an external solution. Like osmotic pressure, tonicity is influenced
only by the solutes that cannot cross the membrane, as only these exert an osmotic
pressure. Solutes able to freely cross the membrane do not affect tonicity because
they will after some time be in equal concentrations on both sides of the membrane.
"Treat" or "treating" means any treatment, including, but not limited to, alleviating
symptoms, eliminating the causation of the symptoms either on a temporary or
permanent basis, or preventing or slowing the appearance of symptoms and
progression of the named disorder or condition.
The synthesis of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -
oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate has been disclosed, and is accomplished
by methods that are well known to those skilled in the art. For example International
Application W097/241 18 discloses methods of synthesis.
Examples of acidic reacting compounds are organic acids such as citric acid,
acetic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, pyruvic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric
acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, ascorbic acid, maleic acid, hydroxymaleic
acid, benzoic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, phenylacetic acid, hyaluronic acid, acetyl
salicylic acid, cinnamic acid, salicyclic acid, 2-phenoxybenzoic acid, p-toluenesulfonic
acid and sulfonic acids such as methanesulfonic acid and 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic
acid or its salts or a mixture of one or more of said organic acids and its salts. Further
examples of acidic reacting compounds are mineral acids such as hydrochloride acid
or phosphoric acid or salts of mineral acids such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate,
or amino acids and its salts or a mixture of one or more of said mineral acids or amino
acids and its salts. Preferably, the acidic reacting compound is citric acid or sodium
citrate or a mixture thereof.
In a further embodiment of the invention the addition of an acidic reacting
compound to Otamixaban creates a pH from about pH 3 to about pH 4.5, or from about
pH 3.7 to about pH 4.3, about pH 3.8 to about pH 4.3, or from about pH 4.0 to about
pH 4.2 or of about pH 4.0 in the pharmaceutical composition according to the
invention. The pH determination is performed after taken a sample from said
pharmaceutical composition. The pH is determined with a pH meter or by a pH
indicator.
In a further embodiment the invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical
composition for injection containing
a) from 0.1 mg/mL to 60 mg/mL (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -
oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl] amino}butanoate, or from 1.5 mg/mL to 50 mg/mL or
from 5 mg/mL to 25 mg/mL,
b) from 1 mMol/L to 1000 mMol/L acidic reacting compound or its salt or a mixture
thereof, or from 20 mMol to 25 mMol, or from 4 mMol to 6 mMol, and
c) possesses a pH below 5.0.
In a further embodiment the invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical
composition containing from 0.8 mg/mL to 30 mg/mL (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)
methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl] amino}butanoate, or from 0.9 mg/mL
to 26 mg/mL, or from 0.9 mg/mL to 6 mg/mL. In a further embodiment the invention
relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical composition containing from 2.0 mg/mL to 30
mg/mL (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]
amino}butanoate, or from 2.0 mg/mL to 25 mg/mL, or from 16 mg/mL to 25 mg/mL or
from 3.0 mg/mL to 6 mg/mL.
In a further embodiment the invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical
composition wherein a buffer solution is used as an acidic reacting compound which is
capable of imparting a pH below 5.0 to an aqueous solution or dispersion of the
composition of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-
4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In this
further embodiment the addition of a buffer solution to Otamixaban creates a pH from
about pH 3 to about pH 5.0, or from about pH 3 to about pH 4.7, or from about pH 3.5
to about pH 4.6 or from about pH 3.6 to about pH 4.3, from about pH 3.6 to about pH
4.2, or from about pH 3.6 to about pH 4.1 in the aqueous pharmaceutical composition.
Illustrative examples of suitable buffers contain buffering substances such as
citric acid and its sodium or potassium salt, phosphoric acid and its sodium or
potassium salt or hydrogen phosphate, or dibasic sodium phosphate, acetic acid and
its sodium salt, lactic acid and its salts, succinic acid and its salts, tartaric acid and its
salts, ascorbic acid and its salts, aspartic acid and its salts, benzoic acid and its salts,
adipic acid and its salts, glucuronic acid and its salts, or mineral acids such as
hydrochloride acid or salts, amino acids and its salts like glycine or serine or mixtures
of such buffering substances. Preferred examples are mixtures of citric acid and
sodium citrate. Examples of such mixtures are citric acid with sodium citrate
(monosodium citrate, di-sodium citrate) and citric acid or potassium dihydrogen
phosphate and hydrogen phosphate.
In a further embodiment of the invention the concentration of the buffer solution
which creates a pH below 5.0 in an aqueous pharmaceutical composition is from 1
mMol/L to 1000 mMol/L or from 20 mMol to 25 mMol, or from 4 mMol to
6 mMol.
In a further embodiment of the invention additional tonicity adjuster could be
added to the liquid pharmaceutical preparation according to the invention to receive a
solution showing an osmolarity from 260 mOsmol/L to 350 mOsmol/L or of about
308 mOsmol/L, which has about the same or similar osmolarity as blood plasma.
Illustrative examples for tonicity adjuster are salts such as sodium chloride or
sugars like glucose or sugar alcohols like mannitol. In case of sterilization by
autoclaving salts or sugar alcohols such as mannitol are preferred. The concentration
for salts can be from 0 mg/ml_ to 20 mg/ml_, dependent on the concentration of
Otamixaban and of the acidic reacting compound. The concentration for glucose or
sugar alcohols like mannitol can be from 0 mg/ml_ to about 60 mg/ml_, dependent on
the concentration of Otamixaban and of the acidic reacting compound. The tonicity of
the whole solution shall not exceed and osmolarity from 260 mOsmol/L to
350 mOsmol/L.
Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention may be
prepared by incorporating methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -
oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof, and an acidic reacting compound in the respective required amounts, in water
with various of the other ingredients enumerated herein, as required, followed by
mixture for an appropriate time.
In a further embodiment the invention relates to a sterile pharmaceutical
composition of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-
4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a
pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound in an aqueous solution or a
dispersion of the composition.
In a further embodiment the invention relates to a sterile aqueous
pharmaceutical composition of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-
( 1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound and water at a pH
below 5.0 or a dispersion of the composition.
Sterile pharmaceutical composition can be prepared by sterilization the
pharmaceutical composition according to the invention. Sterilization refers to any
process that effectively kills or eliminates transmissible agents such as fungi, bacteria,
viruses or spore forms from the pharmaceutical composition. Sterilization can be
achieved through application of heat, chemicals, irradiation, high pressure or filtration.
Steam sterilization is a preferred method of sterilization and refers to method for heat
sterilization in an autoclave. Autoclaves commonly use steam heated to
121 °C to 134 °C. To achieve sterility, a holding time of at least 15 minutes at 121 °C
or 3 minutes at 134 °C is required. Additional sterilizing time may be required for
liquids and instruments if the vials with the solution or powder are additionally packed
in layers of cloth, as they may take longer to reach the required temperature.
Sterile liquid pharmaceutical composition according to the invention may be
prepared by incorporating methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -
oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound, in the required
amounts, in water, and optionally with various of the other ingredients enumerated
herein, as required, followed by sterilization. Sterilization can be achieved through
application of heat, chemicals, irradiation, high pressure or filtration.
Generally, dispersions may be prepared by incorporating the sterilized methyl
(2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-
yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a
pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting compound into a sterile vehicle which
contains the dispersion medium and the other ingredients enumerated herein.
Powders for injections or infusions are solid, sterile substances or mixtures of
substances including methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -
oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate and a pharmaceutically acceptable acidic
reacting compound, distributed in their final containers and which, when shaken with
the prescribed volume of a prescribed sterile liquid rapidly form clear and practically
particle-free solutions. After dissolution, they comply with the requirements for
injections or for infusions. The mixing of the substances can be carried out using any
of the mixing techniques known in the art.
Freeze-dried products for parenteral use are considered as powders for
injections or infusions.
In providing Otamixaban and pharmaceutically acceptable acidic reacting
compound compositions in solid forms, the Otamixaban and a pharmaceutically
acceptable acidic reacting compound and optionally further components of the
pharmaceutical composition according to the invention can be mixed as powders. This
mixing can be carried out using any of the mixing techniques known in the art. The
mixing is preferably carried out using a high shear mixer, V-blender (or other twin-shell
blender), bin blender or Turbula mixer-shaker. Blending is typically carried out for
sufficient time to assure complete mixing. Once the blend is made the solid form is
prepared by procedures known in the art.
In the case of sterile powders for the preparation of sterile pharmaceutical
compositions, the preferred methods of preparation may include vacuum drying and
the freeze drying technique which may yield a powder of the methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-
[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable acidic
reacting compound and optionally plus any additional ingredients enumerated herein
such as from the previously sterile-filtered solution or steam sterilized solution thereof.
Sterilization of the prepared powder can be achieved through application of heat,
chemicals or irradiation. Steam sterilization is a preferred method of sterilization and
refers to method for heat sterilization in an autoclave. The powder is sterilized in an
appropriate vial or vehicle.
The sterile powder can be stored until a sterile injectable solution is prepared by
adding a pre-sterilized appropriate solvent such as water followed by mixing of the
composition. It is also possible to add a pre-sterilized appropriate solvent and store the
prepared liquid pharmaceutical composition.
In a further embodiment the invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical
composition for injection containing a maximum impurity level of (2R,3R)-2-(3-
Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylaminoj-butyric acid that does
not exceed about 8.0 % after long term storage. In some embodiments, the maximum
impurity level of (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylaminoj-butyric acid is from 0.3 % to 4.0 %, or from 0.4 % to 3.0 %, or from 0.4
% to 1.8 %, or from 0.4 % to 0.8 %, or from 0.43 % to 0.7 %.
In a further embodiment the invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical
composition for injection containing a maximum impurity level of (2R,3R)-2-(3-
Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester
that does not exceed about 5.0 % after long term storage. In some embodiments, the
maximum impurity level of (2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester is from 0.7 % to 4.5 %, or from 0.8 % to 4.0 %,
or from 0.9 % to 3.5 %, or from 1.2 % to 2.2 %, or from 1.4 % to 2.0 %.
In a further embodiment the invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical
composition for injection containing a maximum total impurity level that does not
exceed about 13 %. In some embodiments, the total impurity level is from 1.0 % to 8.5
%, or from 1. 1 % to 8.0 %, or from 1.3 % to 6.0 %, or from 1.6 % to 4.0 %, or from 1.8
% to 3.5 %.
The relative amounts of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-
( 1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate and acid counterion in its salts may vary
and depends, for example, on the particular acid selected and the methods employed
in preparing the salts. Preferably, the salts of the present invention comprise about one
equivalent of acid for about each equivalent of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-
[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate.
The acid addition salts of (methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-
{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate may be prepared by dissolving the
free base in aqueous or aqueous-alcohol solution or other suitable solvents containing
the appropriate acid or to which the appropriate acid is added, and isolating the salt by
evaporating the solution, or by reacting the free base and acid in an organic solvent, in
which case the salt may separate directly and/or may be obtained by concentration of
the solution.
The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be useful in
inhibiting Factor Xa. Accordingly, the present invention provides methods for the
treatment or prevention of a pathological condition that may be capable of being
modulated by inhibiting production of Factor Xa.
Examples of pathological conditions that may be capable of being treated with
the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention include, for example, acute
myocardial infarction (AMI), non-ST elevation myocardial infarction, unstable angina,
thromboembolism, acute vessel closure associated with thrombolytic therapy,
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), transient ischemic attacks,
stroke, intermittent claudication, and restenosis.
The pharmaceutical compositions described herein thus may be useful for, inter
alia, inhibiting blood coagulation by virtue of their general ability to inhibit the
penultimate enzyme in the coagulation cascade, Factor Xa, rather than thrombin.
Pharmaceutical compositions within the scope of the present invention may exhibit
marked pharmacological activities according to tests described in the literature,
including in vivo tests and in vitro tests, the latter of which are believed to correlate to
pharmacological activity in humans and other mammals. For example, both free
Factor Xa and Factor Xa assembled in the prothrombinase complex (Factor Xa, Factor
Va, calcium and phospholipid) may be inhibited. Factor Xa inhibition may be obtained
by direct complex formation between the inhibitor and the enzyme and is therefore
independent of the plasma co-factor antithrombin III. Effective Factor Xa inhibition
may be achieved by administering the pharmaceutical composition according to the
invention by continuous intravenous infusion, bolus intravenous administration or any
other suitable route such that it may achieve the desired effect of preventing the Factor
Xa induced formation of thrombin from prothrombin.
In addition to their use in anticoagulant therapy, Factor Xa inhibitors may be
useful in the treatment or prevention of other diseases in which the generation of
thrombin may play a pathologic role. For example, thrombin has been proposed to
contribute to the morbidity and mortality of such chronic and degenerative diseases as
arthritis, cancer, atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease by virtue of its ability to
regulate many different cell types through specific cleavage and activation of a cell
surface thrombin receptor. Inhibition of Factor Xa may effectively block thrombin
generation and therefore neutralize any pathologic effects of thrombin on various cell
types.
Methods of delivering the injectable aqueous pharmaceutical composition
parenterally are well known in the art. For example, the injectable aqueous
pharmaceutical composition may be delivered intravenously in a specific dosage form.
Said dosage form may be delivered in an intravenous infusion dose.
In general in the adult population, suitable infusion doses of methyl (2R,3R)-2-
{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate
may range from 0.07 mg/Kg body weight/h to 0.14 mg/Kg body weight/h. Further
suitable doses may range from 0.08 mg/Kg body weight/h to 0.12 mg/Kg body
weight/h. Said dosage form may also be delivered in an intravenous bolus dose. In
general in the adult population, suitable infusion doses of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-
[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate may
range from 0.07 mg/Kg body weight to 0.14 mg/Kg body weight. Also a suitable dose
balancing patient safety and efficacy will be a dose close to 0.1 mg/kg body weight/h
after i.v. bolus of approxametly 0.08 mg/kg body weight.
Said injectable dosage form may be administrated with other drug products
such as glycoprotein llb/lla inhibitors, unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight
heparins, enoxaparin, or clopidogrel. Alternatively, said injectable dosage form may be
combined with blood thinners including, but not limited to, Coumadin, warfarin, or
aspirin.
Liquid injectable pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention may
be prepared by incorporating methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-
( 1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof and an acidic reacting compound or buffer in the required amounts, in water,
with optionally various of the other ingredients enumerated herein, as required,
followed by mixing for an appropriate time.
Liquid pharmaceutical compositions may also contain other components routinely
utilized in formulating pharmaceutical compositions. One example of such components
is lecithin. Its use in compositions of the invention as an emulsifying agent may range
from about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, and all combinations and subcombinations of
ranges and specific amounts therein. More preferably, emulsifying agents may be
employed in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 0.5% by weight. Other examples of
components that may be used are antimicrobial preservatives, such as benzoic acid or
parabens; suspending agents, such as Polysorbate 80. The selection of such optional
components and their level of use in the compositions of the invention is within the
level of skill in the art and will be even better appreciated from the working examples
provided hereinafter.
In general, water, a suitable oil, saline, and glycols, such as propylene glycol or
polyethylene glycols may be suitable solvents for liquid pharmaceutical compositions.
Suitable solutions for liquid pharmaceutical compositions may be prepared by
dissolving methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-
yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an
acidic reacting compound in the solvent and, if necessary, adding buffering
substances. Anti-oxidizing agents, such as sodium bisulfite, sodium sulfite, or ascorbic
acid either alone or combined, may be additionally added. Sodium EDTA may also be
employed.
Useful pharmaceutical dosage-forms for administration methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-
[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be illustrated as follows:
Injectable
A parenteral composition suitable for administration by injection may be
prepared by stirring from 1 mg to 30 mg / mL by weight of methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-
[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in 1 mL to 200 mL of water and adding under
mixing from 2 mg / mL to 4 mg / mL by weight of sodium citrate and from 2 mg / mL to
4 mg/ mL of citric acid monohydrate and 5 mg / mL to 8 mg/ mL sodium chloride.
Finally the pH is adjusted to pH 4 by the addition of sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric
acid. The prepared solution is filtered and filled in an appropriate vial. The solution and
the vial are sterilized by steam sterilization in an autoclave. Autoclaves commonly use
steam heated to 121 °C to 134 °C. To achieve sterility, a holding time of at least 15
minutes can be used.
The following non-limiting examples illustrate the inventors' preferred methods for
preparing and using the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention.
EXAMPLES
Exam le 1 - Preparation of Compound (V)
3 . C6H C0 2H (V)
water/toluene
TsOH is p-Toluenesulfonic acid with the formula CH3C6H4SO3H. TsOH refers to the
monohydrate. To a reactor were charged Compound (IV) ( 100.0 g) and anhydrous
tetrahydrofuran (THF) (320 g). The resulting suspension was cooled down to -20 ±
3 °C and lithium hexamethyldisilazide (LiHMDS) (475.6 grams, 1.3 M solution in THF)
was added over 55 minutes and stirred for 20 minutes at -20 ± 3 °C. A solution of abromo-
m-tolunitrile in THF (65.1 g in 8 1g of THF) was then charged into the reactor
over 40 minutes while maintaining the temperature at -20 ± 3 °C and stirred for another
30 minutes. Benzoic acid (126.6 grams) was charged as a solid to the reactor. Water
(1000 g) was then added and mixture distilled at a 65 ± 3 °C jacket temperature and
200-233 mbar vacuum. After distilling to a constant pot temperature of 57 °C and
constant head temperature of 45 °C, the distillation was stopped. Toluene (432 g) was
added to the hot solution and stirred while cooling down to 10 ± 2 °C. The resulting
suspension was then filtered and the filter cake washed with water (250 grams) and
toluene (432 grams). Compound (V) was dried at 45-50 °C at ~350 mbar vacuum
under a nitrogen stream for 24 hours until constant weight. The isolated solid weighed
76.0 grams (62.0 % yield).
Exam le 2 - Pre aration of Compound (VII)
Compound (V) was partitioned between dichloromethane and aqueous sodium
carbonate. The organic phase (containing the free base of (V)) was washed with
additional aqueous sodium carbonate and was distilled under reduced pressure and
solvent exchanged with dimethylformamide (DMF). This solution was assayed for
wt/wt content of (V). To a suspension of (VI) ( 1 .0 equivalent vs. (V)) in DMF were
added 2 equivalents of 4-methylmorpholine and 1. 1 equivalents of O-Benztriazol-1-yl-
V, V, V , V -tetramethyluronium tetrafluoroborate (TBTU). This mixture was stirred at
ambient temperature until ester activation was complete (about 90 minutes). The DMF
solution of Compound (V) ( 1 equivalent) was added and the resulting solution stirred
overnight after which HPLC indicated that the reaction was complete. Water was
added at 75 °C and the mixture was cooled to crystallize the product. The mixture was
cooled to 5 °C, filtered, and the filter cake was washed with water. The product was
dried under reduced pressure at 70 °C.
Exam le 3 - Preparation of Compound (VIII)
In a well-stirred reactor, 45g of compound (VII) in 450 ml_ dichloromethane was
reacted for at least 5 hours with 6 1 g of magnesium monoperoxyphthalate (66.4%
based on available oxygen, 1.5 eq.) in 450 g of water until the reaction was complete.
The phases were separated and the organic phase was washed successively with
equal volumes of water, a 5% aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution, and water. The
resulting solution was concentrated to an approximately 40 wt% solution and diluted
with 180 g of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK). Further distillation to remove residual
dichloromethane, seeding with appropriate crystals, and cooling gave the product as a
crystalline solid. The crystals were filtered, rinsed with 30 g of MIBK, and dried at 50
°C under reduced pressure to give 4 1.8 g of Compound (VIII) (89.3% yield).
Exam le 4 - Preparation of Compound (IX)
(vm) (K)
To a 200-mL jacketed reaction flask were charged compound (VIII) (50.0 g , 116
mmol) and methanol (50 ml_). This mixture was cooled to -5 °C and sealed after
establishing a partial vacuum (about 100 torr). Anhydrous HCI (52.2 g , 1.43 mol) was
added while maintaining the reaction temperature at less than 0 °C. The reaction was
stirred at 0 ± 1 °C under closed conditions. After 16 hours, the reaction was complete
(less than 2 A% (VIII) by HPLC). To the intermediate product solution was added
anhydrous methanol ( 100 ml_) while maintaining the temperature at less than
5 °C. The solution was treated with NH3 (27.7 g , 1.62 mol) keeping the temperature
less than 0 °C. Before allowing the mixture to warm to room temperature, a pH check
was made of an aliquot dissolved in destilled water (a pH of 8-1 0 indicates a sufficient
charge of ammonia). The reaction was stirred at 20 °C overnight at which point the
reaction was complete.
Example 5 Manufacturing Process of liquid pharmaceutical composition
The liquid pharmaceutical composition was prepared as follows:
I . Methyl (2R,3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]
amino}butanoate (amounts see Table 1) was dissolved in water for injection while
stirring, in a vessel made out of inert material (e.g. stainless steel or glass).
II. Sodium chloride, citric acid monohydrate, and sodium citrate (dihydrate) (amounts
see Table 1) were dissolved in water for injection while stirring, in a vessel made out of
inert material (e.g. stainless steel or glass) until completely dissolved. Methyl (2R,3R)-
2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate
solution from step I was added to the solution while stirring.
If necessary, the pH value was adjusted using sodium hydroxide solution (e.g. 1 M
sodium hydroxide) or hydrochloric acid, diluted (e.g. 1 M hydrochloric acid). Water for
injection was added to adjust the final weight.
III. Filtration for particle load reduction:
Solution from step I I was filtered using a sterilized membrane filter (e.g. polyvinylidene
difluoride, polyether sulfone or polyamide) having a nominal pore size of 0.2 m.
IV. Solution from step III was filled into sterilized, colorless injection vials.
The injection vials were then closed with sterilized flip-off caps with inserted sealing
discs or with injection stoppers and flanged caps with tear-off lids.
V. The sealed containers were sterilized by saturated steam in an autoclave according
to Ph. Eur. / USP (e.g. > 15 minutes at > + 121 °C).
VI. The sterilized containers were inspected for coarse contaminants, intact sealing,
and particles.
Sterilization methods for the used equipment
The filtration equipment (as a part of the equipment with direct product contact), the
injection stoppers, and the flip-off caps with inserted sealing discs were sterilized by
steam, e.g. > + 121 °C for at least 15 minutes (Ph. Eur./USP).
The composition of the liquid pharmaceutical composition prepared is given in Table 1:
Table 1:
Example 6 Level of impurities in dependency on pH and repeated autoclaving
Liquid pharmaceutical compositions were prepared containing 1 mg/mL Otamixaban
as described in Example 5 . The appropriate pH value was adjusted by using sodium
hydroxide solution ( 1 M sodium hydroxide) or diluted hydrochloric acid ( 1 M
hydrochloric acid).
The content of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester and (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-
( 1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid was analyzed by HPLC and are shown
in tables 2 and 3 .
Table 2 : Increase of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester; values were measured by HPLC and are
given in %.
PH Number of autoclaving
0 1 2 3
2.5 0.39 0.71 1.02 1.32
3.0 0.39 0.74 1.09 1.43
3.2 0.39 0.76 1. 13 1.50
3.5 0.39 0.81 1.23 1.65
3.7 0.39 0.87 1.33 1.80
3.7 0.39 0.84 1.28 1.71
4.0 0.39 0.95 1.48 2.02
4.2 0.39 1.08 1.75 2.42
4.5 0.39 1.40 2.37 3.36
4.7 0.39 1.84 3.20 4.58
Table 3 : Increase of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid; values were measured by HPLC and are given in %.
Levels of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-
butyric acid methyl ester were lowest at the lowest pH, whereas levels of (2R,3R)-2-(3-
carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid showed a
minimum at pH 4 .
Terminal sterilization
The terminal sterilization was carried out in an autoclave at standard conditions of > 15
min. / >+121 °C.
The determination of Otamixaban, (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-
4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester and (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-
3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid was performed by a gradient high
performance liquid chromatographic system (HPLC) as follows:
Stationary phase: HP Zorbax SB-C1 8 , 3.5 m
Column material: stainless steel
150 mm
Column length:
4.6 mm
Column internal diameter:
Column must be rinsed with mobile phase B
Equilibration of the column:
(%B = 25) for at least 60 minutes at a flow rate of 1
mL/min prior to sample injection.
Storage of the column: Column can be stored in acetonitrile/water = 20/80
(v/v)
Mobile phase A
Typically, 8.16 g of potassium dihydrogen phosphate anhydrous were transferred into
a glass beaker. 2000 mL of water were added and adjusted to a pH of 2.1 5 with
phosphoric acid (about 4 mL) using a pH-meter. The mobile phase was filtered through
a 1.5 m filter.
Stability of mobile phase A : 1 month at room temperature
Mobile phase B
Typically, add 500 mL of mobile phase A to 500 mL of acetonitrile. Mix and degas.
Stability of mobile phase B: 1 month at room temperature
Gradient:
Time [min] Mobile phase A [%] Mobile phase B [%]
0 75 25
25 69 3 1
45 20 80
50 75 25
60 75 25
The gradient may be shortened for the analysis of the standards and the system
suitability tests (not for blank!) in the following way:
Time [min] Mobile phase A [%] Mobile phase B [%]
0 75 25
25 69 3 1
25.01 20 80
30 75 25
36 75 25
Procedure
Flow rate: 1 mL/min
Injection volume: 40 m I
Auto sampler temperature: Set autosampler temperature
at +12°C
Column temperature: Set oven temperature at +40°C
Detection: 230 nm (UV)
Typical total run time: 60 min
Retention times:
Otamixaban about 17.2 minutes
(2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin- about 34.9 minutes
4-yl) benzoylaminoj-butyric acid methyl ester
(2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxyabout
7.6 minutes
pyridin-4-yl) benzoylaminoj-butyric acid
Example 7 Level of impurities in dependency on Otamixaban concentration and
autoclaving
Liquid pharmaceutical compositions were prepared containing 1, 5 or 50 mg/mL
Otamixaban as described in Example 5 . The appropriate pH value was adjusted by
using sodium hydroxide solution ( 1 M sodium hydroxide) or diluted hydrochloric acid ( 1
M hydrochloric acid).
The content of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester was analyzed by HPLC as described in
Example 6 and are shown in table 4 .
Table 4 : Increase of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester; values were measured by HPLC and are
given in %.
n.t. means not tested
The level of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-
butyric acid methyl ester was independent from the concentration of Otamixaban or
vial volume. Additional autoclaving leads to higher levels of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoylbenzyl)-
3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester, which did not
dependent on the concentration of Otamixaban or vial volume.
Example 8 Level of impurities in dependency on pH and storage time
Liquid pharmaceutical compositions were prepared containing 1 mg/mL Otamixaban
as described in Example 5 . The appropriate pH value was adjusted by using sodium
hydroxide solution ( 1 M sodium hydroxide) or diluted hydrochloric acid ( 1 M
hydrochloric acid). The prepared vials were autoclaved one time and were stored at 40
°C and 75 % RH (relative humidity).
The content of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester and (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-
( 1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid was analyzed by HPLC as disclosed in
Example 6 and are shown in tables 5 and 6 .
Table 5 : Increase of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester; values are measured by HPLC and are
in %.
Table 6 : Increase of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid; values are measured by HPLC and are given in %.
PH Storage time [months]
0 1 3 6
2.5 0.33 1.47 3.73 7.1 0
3.0 0.1 8 0.58 1.39 2.61
3.2 0.1 5 0.41 0.93 1.74
3.5 0.12 0.27 0.55 0.99
3.7 0.1 1 0.22 0.42 0.72
4.0 0.12 0.1 8 0.32 0.52
4.2 0.1 3 0.1 8 0.27 0.43
4.5 0.1 5 0.20 0.30 0.44
4.7 0.20 0.25 0.36 0.52
The level of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid increased faster with lower pH, whereas the levels of
(2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid
methyl ester were parallel at different pH values, indicating the same slope and
increase rate over storage time.
Example 9 Level of impurities in dependency on acidic reacting compound and
storage time
Liquid pharmaceutical compositions were prepared containing 1 mg/mL Otamixaban
basically as described in Example 5 . Instead of citric acid monohydrate and sodium
citrate dihydrate as used in Example 5 , tartaric acid, succinic acid, malic acid and
phosphoric acid were used at a level of 22.8 mMol/L. For comparison, samples without
acidic reacting compound were included also. The appropriate pH value was adjusted
in all samples (including also the "without" samples) by using sodium hydroxide
solution ( 1 M sodium hydroxide) or diluted hydrochloric acid ( 1 M hydrochloric acid).
The prepared vials were autoclaved once and were stored at 40 °C and 75 % RH
(relative humidity).
Terminal sterilization
The terminal sterilization was carried out in an autoclave at standard conditions of > 15
min. / >+121 °C.
The determination of Otamixaban, (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-
oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester and (2R,3R)-2-(3-
carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid was
performed by a gradient high performance liquid chromatographic system (HPLC) as
follows and are shown in table 7 :
Stationary phase: HP Zorbax SB-C1 8 , 3.5 m
Column material: stainless steel
150 mm
Column length:
4.6 mm
Column internal diameter:
Column must be rinsed with mobile phase B
Equilibration of the column:
(%B = 17) for at least 60 minutes at a flow rate of
1 mL/min prior to sample injection.
Mobile phase A
Transfer 6.8 g of potassium dihydrogen phosphate anhydrous into a glass beaker and
add 2000 mL of water. Adjust pH to 3.1 with phosphoric acid (about 0.5 mL) using a
pH-meter.
Mobile phase B
Add 200 mL of mobile phase A to 800 mL of acetonitrile, followed by mixing and
degasing.
Stability of mobile phase B: 1 month at room temperature
Gradient:
Time [min] Mobile phase A [%] Mobile phase
0 83 17
18 78 22
25 44 56
28 20 80
29 20 80
30 83 17
36 83 17
Procedure
Flow rate: 1 mL/min
Injection volume: 30 m I
Auto sampler temperature: Set autosampler temperature
at +12°C
Column temperature: Set oven temperature at +25°C
Detection: 300 nm
Typical total run time: 36 min
Retention times:
Otamixaban about 15.0 minutes
(2R,3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin- about 24.0 minutes
4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester
a
,
bou 9 m
.
inu tes
pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid
Table 7 : Levels of Formula I I and Formula III at start and after 1 month of storage time;
values are measured by HPLC and are given in %.
Acidic reacting PH Formula I I Formula III Total
compound impurities
Start 1 Start 1 Start 1 Start 1
month month month month
Tartaric acid 3.0 3.1 0.14 0.51 0.56 0.63 0.82 1.27
Tartaric acid 3.5 3.6 0.07 0.20 0.65 0.73 0.85 1.06
Tartaric acid 4.0 4.1 0.07 0.1 3 0.82 0.91 1.02 1.16
Tartaric acid 4.6 4.6 0.14 0.1 8 1.37 1.47 1.63 1.78
Tartaric acid 5.1 5.1 0.50 0.57 2.24 2.42 2.87 3.1 1
Tartaric acid 5.9 6.0 1.64 2.1 1 12.99 13.35 15.02 15.91
Phosphoric acid 3.1 3.1 0.1 1 0.42 0.64 0.71 0.88 1.26
Phosphoric acid 3.6 3.6 0.07 0.1 9 0.70 0.78 0.89 1. 10
Phosphoric acid 4.2 4.2 0.08 0.14 0.91 1.00 1. 1 1 1.27
Phosphoric acid 4.6 4.7 0.1 3 0.1 9 1.29 1.40 1.53 1.71
Phosphoric acid 5.1 5.1 0.25 0.34 2.44 2.56 2.80 3.03
Phosphoric acid 6.1 6.1 1.65 2.14 14.67 14.59 16.72 17.1 8
Succinic acid 3.1 3.1 0.12 0.43 0.55 0.63 0.79 1. 19
Succinic acid 3.6 3.6 0.06 0.1 8 0.60 0.68 0.77 0.99
Succinic acid 4.0 4.1 0.06 0.1 1 0.77 0.86 0.95 1.09
Succinic acid 4.5 4.6 0.1 0 0.14 1.24 1.34 1.47 1.61
Succinic acid 5.0 5.1 0.28 0.35 2.83 2.94 3.23 3.42
Succinic acid 6.0 6.1 2.20 2.65 18.88 19.21 2 1.66 22.54
Malic acid 3.0 3.2 0.14 0.50 0.58 0.65 0.85 1.28
Malic acid 3.6 3.7 0.07 0.1 9 0.65 0.73 0.83 1.04
Malic acid 4.0 4.1 0.07 0.12 0.82 0.91 1.01 1.16
Malic acid 4.5 4.6 0.1 1 0.16 1.31 1.44 1.55 1.72
Malic acid 5.0 5.1 0.31 0.38 3.03 3.04 3.46 3.54
Malic acid 6.1 6.1 2.1 7 2.66 17.79 18.1 7 20.54 2 1.49
Without 3.2 3.3 0.09 0.30 0.52 0.59 0.73 1.02
Without 3.7 3.8 <0.05 0.14 0.57 0.66 0.69 0.92
Without 4.8 5.5 0.09 0.23 1.07 1.36 1.27 1.72
Without 5.1 5.5 0.27 0.37 2.52 2.51 2.91 3.02
Without 5.6 5.7 0.28 0.59 2.45 2.53 2.86 3.24
Without 5.5 5.8 0.45 0.84 3.78 4.52 4.35 5.54
Table 8 : Levels of Formula I I and Formula III at start and after 2 months of storage
time; values are measured by HPLC and are given
Acidic reacting PH Formula I I Formula III Total
compound impurities
Start 2 Start 2 Start 2 Start 2
month month month month
Tartaric acid 3.0 3.0 0.14 0.97 0.56 0.73 0.82 1.82
Tartaric acid 3.5 3.5 0.07 0.36 0.65 0.85 0.85 1.33
Tartaric acid 4.0 4.0 0.07 0.20 0.82 1.06 1.02 1.37
Tartaric acid 4.6 4.5 0.14 0.22 1.37 1.62 1.63 1.97
Tartaric acid 5.1 5.0 0.50 0.69 2.24 2.91 2.87 3.73
Tartaric acid 5.9 6.1 1.64 2.63 12.99 13.75 15.02 16.91
Phosphoric acid 3.1 3.0 0.1 1 0.82 0.64 0.81 0.88 1,76
Phosphoric acid 3.6 3,6 0.07 0,33 0.70 0,89 0.89 1,35
Phosphoric acid 4.2 4,2 0.08 0,20 0.91 1, 1 1 1. 1 1 1,44
Phosphoric acid 4.6 4,7 0.1 3 0,26 1.29 1,59 1.53 1,98
Phosphoric acid 5.1 5,1 0.25 0,46 2.44 2,67 2.80 3,25
Phosphoric acid 6.1 6,1 1.65 2,84 14.67 15,58 16.72 18,99
Succinic acid 3.1 3,0 0.12 0,81 0.55 0,72 0.79 1,67
Succinic acid 3.6 3,5 0.06 0,33 0.60 0,77 0.77 1,23
Succinic acid 4.0 4,0 0.06 0,1 8 0.77 0,96 0.95 1,26
Succinic acid 4.5 4,5 0.1 0 0,1 9 1.24 1,47 1.47 1,79
Succinic acid 5.0 5.0 0.28 0.45 2.83 3.16 3.23 3.74
Succinic acid 6.0 6.1 2.20 3.20 18.88 19.53 2 1.66 23.52
Malic acid 3.0 3.0 0.14 0.93 0.58 0.72 0.85 1.78
Malic acid 3.6 3.5 0.07 0.33 0.65 0.82 0.83 1.28
Malic acid 4.0 4.0 0.07 0.1 9 0.82 1.03 1.01 1.34
Malic acid 4.5 4.5 0.1 1 0.21 1.31 1.58 1.55 1.97
Malic acid 5.0 5.0 0.31 0.47 3.03 3.24 3.46 3.83
Malic acid 6.1 6.1 2.1 7 3.31 17.79 18.73 20.54 22.82
Without 3.2 3.2 0.09 0.56 0.52 0.67 0.73 1.36
Without 3.7 3.8 <0.05 0.28 0.57 0.77 0.69 1. 18
Without 5.1 5.4 0.27 0.69 2.52 2.97 2.91 3.79
Without 4.8 5.8 0.09 0.62 1.07 1.76 1.27 2.50
Without 5.6 5.9 0.28 0.71 2.45 2.62 2.86 3.46
Without 5.5 6.0 0.45 1.05 3.78 4.24 4.35 5.52
Table 9 : Levels of Formula I I and Formula III at start and after 3 months of storage
time; values are measured by HPLC and are given
Acidic reacting PH Formula I I Formula III Total
compound impurities
Start 3 Start 2 Start 3 Start 3
month month month month
Tartaric acid 3.0 3,0 0.14 1,37 0.56 0,81 0.82 2,30
Tartaric acid 3.5 3,5 0.07 0,50 0.65 0,94 0.85 1,56
Tartaric acid 4.0 4,0 0.07 0,26 0.82 1,20 1.02 1,63
Tartaric acid 4.6 4,6 0.14 0,27 1.37 1,76 1.63 2,1 5
Tartaric acid 5.1 5,1 0.50 0,78 2.24 3,06 2.87 3,95
Tartaric acid 5.9 6,0 1.64 3,24 12.99 14,16 15.02 18,01
Phosphoric acid 3.1 3,1 0.1 1 1, 17 0.64 0,89 0.88 2,24
Phosphoric acid 3.6 3,6 0.07 0,46 0.70 0,99 0.89 1,57
Phosphoric acid 4.2 4,2 0.08 0,26 0.91 1,21 1. 1 1 1,59
Phosphoric acid 4.6 4,7 0.1 3 0,34 1.29 1,69 1.53 2,20
Phosphoric acid 5.1 5,1 0.25 0,58 2.44 2,91 2.80 3,61
Phosphoric acid 6.1 6,0 1.65 3,44 14.67 16,22 16.72 20,33
Succinic acid 3.1 3,1 0.12 1,16 0.55 0,80 0.79 2,09
Succinic acid 3.6 3,5 0.06 0,46 0.60 0,86 0.77 1,44
Succinic acid 4.0 4,0 0.06 0,23 0.77 1,07 0.95 1,42
Succinic acid 4.5 4,5 0.1 0 0,24 1.24 1,62 1.47 1,98
Succinic acid 5.0 5,0 0.28 0,54 2.83 3,31 3.23 3,97
Succinic acid 6.0 6,0 2.20 3,70 18.88 19,85 2 1.66 24,44
Malic acid 3.0 3,0 0.14 1,33 0.58 0,80 0.85 2,32
Malic acid 3.6 3,6 0.07 0,47 0.65 0,92 0.83 1,51
Malic acid 4.0 4,0 0.07 0,24 0.82 1,12 1.01 1,49
Malic acid 4.5 4,5 0.1 1 0,25 1.31 1,70 1.55 2,08
Malic acid 5.0 5,1 0.31 0,56 3.03 3,49 3.46 4,1 8
Malic acid 6.1 6,1 2.1 7 3,84 17.79 18,77 20.54 23,48
Without 3.2 3,2 0.09 0,80 0.52 0,76 0.73 1,69
Without 3.7 3,8 <0.05 0,32 0.57 0,83 0.69 1,28
Without 5.1 5,8 0.27 0,94 2.52 2,92 2.91 3,98
Without 4.8 5,7 0.09 0,50 1.07 1,66 1.27 2,29
Without 5.6 5,8 0.28 1,26 2.45 3,12 2.86 4,50
Without 5.5 6,1 0.45 2,1 8 3.78 5,40 4.35 7,85
The level of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid increased faster with lower/higher pH, whereas the levels of
(2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid
methyl ester were parallel at different pH values, indicating the same slope and
increase rate over storage time. Both trends were independent on the used acidic
reacting compound.
Example 10 Level of impurities in dependency on citric acid and storage time
Liquid pharmaceutical compositions were prepared containing 1 mg/mL Otamixaban
as described in Example 9 . Citric acid was used at a level of 22.8 mmol/L. The
appropriate pH value was adjusted by using sodium hydroxide solution ( 1 M sodium
hydroxide) or diluted hydrochloric acid ( 1 M hydrochloric acid). The prepared vials
were autoclaved once and were stored at 40 °C and 75 % RH (relative humidity).
The content of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid (Formula II) and (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -
oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester (Formula III) was analyzed by
HPLC as disclosed in Example 9 and are shown in table 9 .
Table 10 : Levels of Formula I I and Formula III at start and after 1 month of
storage time; values are measured by HPLC and are given
Table 11: Levels of Formula I I and Formula III at start and after 2 months of
storage time; values are measured by HPLC and are given
Table 12: Levels of Formula I I and Formula III at start and after 3 months of
storage time; values are measured by HPLC and are given in %.
Citric acid PH Formula I I Formula III Total impurities
Start 3 Start 3 Start 3 Start 3
month month month month
3.0 3,0 0.1 5 1,48 0.58 0,82 0.87 2,43
3.6 3,5 0.08 0,55 0.62 0,90 0.83 1,58
4.0 4,0 0.06 0,27 0.77 1,12 0.98 1,53
4.6 4,5 0.1 1 0,26 1.25 1,68 1.51 2,1 3
5.1 5,1 0.32 0,59 3.12 3,69 3.57 4,41
6.1 6,1 2.78 4,37 23.43 24,52 27.12 30,23
Example 11 Level of impurities in dependency on acidic reacting compound, pH and
repeated autoclaving
Liquid pharmaceutical compositions were prepared containing 1 mg/mL Otamixaban
basically as described in Example 5 . Instead of citric acid monohydrate and sodium
citrate dihydrate as used in Example 5 , tartaric acid, succinic acid, malic acid, citric
acid and phosphoric acid were used at a level of 22.8 mMol/L. For comparison,
samples without acidic reacting compound were included also. The appropriate pH
value was adjusted by using sodium hydroxide solution ( 1 M sodium hydroxide) or
diluted hydrochloric acid ( 1 M hydrochloric acid). The prepared vials were autoclaved
once and twice by terminal sterilization. The terminal sterilization was carried out in an
autoclave at standard conditions of > 15 min. / >+121 °C.
The content of (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-4-yl)
benzoylamino]-butyric acid (Formula II) and (2R,3R)-2-(3-carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -
oxy-pyridin-4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester (Formula III) was analyzed by
HPLC as disclosed in Example 9 and are shown in tables 10 and 11.
Table 13 : Levels of Formula I I at start and after 1 or 2 times of autoclaving; values are
measured by HPLC and are given in %.
Acidic reacting pH /No. of autoclaving Formula ll/Numt e r of
autoclavinc
compound
Start 1 2 Start 1 2
Tartaric acid 3.1 3.0 3.1 <0.05 0.14 0.24
Tartaric acid 3.6 3.5 3.5 <0.05 0.07 0.12
Tartaric acid 4.1 4.0 4.0 <0.05 0.07 0.1 3
Tartaric acid 4.6 4.6 4.6 <0.05 0.14 0.24
Tartaric acid 5.1 5.1 5.0 0.29 * 0.50 0.79
Tartaric acid 6.0 5.9 5.9 <0.05 1.64 2.94
Phosphoric acid 3.1 3.1 3.1 <0.05 0.1 1 0.1 9
Phosphoric acid 3.7 3.6 3.6 <0.05 0.07 0.12
Phosphoric acid 4.2 4.2 4.2 <0.05 0.08 0.14
Phosphoric acid 4.7 4.6 4.7 <0.05 0.1 3 0.24
Phosphoric acid 5.1 5.1 5.1 <0.05 0.25 0.47
Phosphoric acid 6.1 6.1 6.0 <0.05 1.65 2.95
Succinic acid 3.2 3.1 3.1 <0.05 0.12 0.22
Succinic acid 3.7 3.6 3.6 <0.05 0.06 0.1 1
Succinic acid 4.1 4.0 4.1 <0.05 0.06 0.1 0
Succinic acid 4.6 4.5 4.5 <0.05 0.1 0 0.1 8
Succinic acid 5.1 5.0 5.1 <0.05 0.28 0.55
Succinic acid 6.0 6.0 6.0 <0.05 2.20 3.79
Malic acid 3.1 3.0 3.1 <0.05 0.14 0.24
Malic acid 3.6 3.6 3.6 <0.05 0.07 0.12
Malic acid 4.1 4.0 4.1 <0.05 0.07 0.1 1
Malic acid 4.6 4.5 4.6 <0.05 0.1 1 0.22
Malic acid 5.1 5.0 5.1 <0.05 0.31 0.60
Malic acid 6.1 6.1 6.0 <0.05 2.1 7 3.81
Citric acid 3.0 3.0 3.1 <0.05 0.1 5 0.28
Citric acid 3.6 3.6 3.6 <0.05 0.08 0.1 3
Citric acid 4.0 4.0 4.1 <0.05 0.06 0.1 1
Citric acid 4.6 4.6 4.6 <0.05 0.1 1 0.1 9
Citric acid 5.1 5.1 5.1 <0.05 0.32 0.60
Citric acid 6.1 6.1 6.1 <0.05 2.78 4.64
Without 3.2 3.2 3.3 <0.05 0.09 0.12
Without 3.7 3.7 3.8 <0.05 <0.05 0.09
Without 5.1 5.1 6.4 <0.05 0.27 0.53
Without 4.8 4.8 5.6 <0.05 0.09 0.1 8
Without 5.6 5.6 5.9 <0.05 0.28 0.60
Without 5.5 5.5 5.7 <0.05 0.45 0.96
< means less than * outlying data
Table 14: Levels of Formula III at start and after 1 or 2 times of autoclaving; values
measured by HPLC and are given in %.
Acidic reacting pH/No. of autoclaving Formula lll/Num ber of
autoclavinc
compound
Start 1 2 Start 1 2
Tartaric acid 3.1 3.0 3.1 0.20 0.56 0.96
Tartaric acid 3.6 3.5 3.5 0.20 0.65 1.14
Tartaric acid 4.1 4.0 4.0 0.20 0.82 1.56
Tartaric acid 4.6 4.6 4.6 0.21 1.37 2.60
Tartaric acid 5.1 5.1 5.0 0.27 2.24 5.09
Tartaric acid 6.0 5.9 5.9 0.21 12.99 23.93
Phosphoric acid 3.1 3.1 3.1 0.20 0.64 1. 10
Phosphoric acid 3.7 3.6 3.6 0.20 0.70 1.26
Phosphoric acid 4.2 4.2 4.2 0.20 0.91 1.69
Phosphoric acid 4.7 4.6 4.7 0.20 1.29 2.60
Phosphoric acid 5.1 5.1 5.1 0.20 2.44 4.69
Phosphoric acid 6.1 6.1 6.0 0.21 14.67 26.71
Succinic acid 3.2 3.1 3.1 0.20 0.55 0.94
Succinic acid 3.7 3.6 3.6 0.20 0.60 1.04
Succinic acid 4.1 4.0 4.1 0.20 0.77 1.38
Succinic acid 4.6 4.5 4.5 0.21 1.24 2.32
Succinic acid 5.1 5.0 5.1 0.21 2.83 5.55
Succinic acid 6.0 6.0 6.0 0.21 18.88 32.58
Malic acid 3.1 3.0 3.1 0.20 0.58 0.94
Malic acid 3.6 3.6 3.6 0.20 0.65 1. 10
Malic acid 4.1 4.0 4.1 0.20 0.82 1.43
Malic acid 4.6 4.5 4.6 0.20 1.31 2.55
Malic acid 5.1 5.0 5.1 0.21 3.03 5.84
Malic acid 6.1 6.1 6.0 0.21 17.79 3 1.62
Citric acid 3.0 3.0 3.1 0.20 0.58 0.97
Citric acid 3.6 3.6 3.6 0.20 0.62 1.07
Citric acid 4.0 4.0 4.1 0.20 0.77 1.41
Citric acid 4.6 4.6 4.6 0.20 1.25 2.41
Citric acid 5.1 5.1 5.1 0.21 3.12 6.01
Citric acid 6.1 6.1 6.1 0.21 23.43 38.79
Without 3.2 3.2 3.3 0.20 0.52 0.94
Without 3.7 3.7 3.8 0.20 0.57 0.98
Without 4.8 4.8 5.6 0.21 1.07 2.03
Without 5.5 5.5 5.7 0.21 3.78 8.08
Without 5.6 5.6 5.9 0.21 2.45 5.21
Without 5.1 5.1 6.4 0.20 2.52 4.77
The levels for Formula III are higher than for Formula I I and increase in a about linear
dependency from the number of autoclaving. The levels of impurity for Formula I I and
Formula III depend on the pH of the tested liquid pharmaceutical composition and are
independent on the used acidic reacting compound.
An aqueous pharmaceutical composition for injection comprising
a) from 0.1 mg/mL to 60 mg/mL methyl (2R3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)
methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate,
b) from 1 mMol/L to 1000 mMol/L acidic reacting compound or its salt or a
mixture thereof and
c) is adjusted to a pH from about pH 3 to about pH 5.0.
The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 wherein said acidic
reacting compound is selected from the group consisting of citric acid, acetic
acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, pyruvic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric
acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, ascorbic acid, maleic acid,
hydroxymaleic acid, benzoic acid, hydroxybenzoic acid, phenylacetic acid,
cinnamic acid, salicyclic acid, 2-phenoxybenzoic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid,
methanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid, hyaluronic acid, acetyl
salicylic acid or amino acids or mineral acids selected from the group consisting
of hydrochloride acid or phosphoric acid or salts of said organic acids, amino
acids and mineral acids or a mixture of one or more of said acidic reacting
compounds.
The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 2 wherein said acidic
reacting compound is selected from citric acid and sodium citrate or a mixture
thereof.
The aqueous pharmaceutical composition according to claims 1 to 3 comprising
from 1.0 mg/mL to 50 mg/mL methyl (2R3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino) methyljbenzyl}-
3-{[4-(1 -oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate, and
from 20 mMol to 25 mMol acidic reacting compound or its salt or a mixture
thereof.
5 . An aqueous pharmaceutical composition according to claim 4 comprising from
1.0 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL methyl (2R3R)-2-{3-[amino(imino)methyl]benzyl}-3-{[4-
( 1-oxidopyridin-4-yl)benzoyl]amino}butanoate, and
from 20 mMol to 25 mMol acidic reacting compound or its salt or a mixture
thereof.
6 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claims 1 to 3 wherein the
aqueous pharmaceutical composition posses a pH from about pH 3 to about pH
4.7 to an aqueous solution or dispersion of the pharmaceutical composition.
7 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 6 wherein said acidic
reacting compound creates a pH from about pH 3.7 to about pH 4.3.
8 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 6 wherein said acidic
reacting compound creates a pH from about pH 4.0 to about pH 4.2.
9 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claims 1 to 8 containing a
maximum impurity level of (2R.3R)-2-(3-Carbamimidoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1-oxypyridin-
4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid that does not exceed about 8.0 % after
long term storage.
10 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 9 wherein said maximum
impurity level is from 0.3 % to 4.0 %, preferably from 0.4 % to 1.8 %.
11. The pharmaceutical composition according to claims 1 to 8 containing a
maximum impurity level of (2R.3R)-2-(3-Carbamoyl-benzyl)-3-[4-(1 -oxy-pyridin-
4-yl) benzoylamino]-butyric acid methyl ester that does not exceed about 5.0 %
after long term storage.
12. The pharmaceutical composition according to claim 11 wherein said maximum
impurity level is from 0.7 % to 4.5 %, preferably from 0.9 % to 3.5 %.
13 . The pharmaceutical composition according to claims 1 to 12, wherein said
pharmaceutical composition is sterile.
14. The pharmaceutical composition according to claims 1 to 13 for use in the
treatment of acute myocardial infarction, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction,
unstable angina, thromboembolism, acute vessel closure associated with
thrombolytic therapy, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, transient
ischemic attacks, stroke, intermittent claudication, and restenosis.