Patent ID: 8535695
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a subject suffering from acromegaly, abnormal GI motility, flushing episodes associated with carcinoid syndrome, portal hypertension, an endocrine tumor, gastroparesis, diarrhea, pancreatic leak or pancreatic pseudo-cysts, the method comprising orally administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a suspension which comprises an admixture of a hydrophobic medium and a solid form wherein the solid form comprises a therapeutically effective amount of octreotide, at least one salt of a medium chain fatty acid and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), wherein the at least one salt of a medium chain fatty acid is present in the composition at an amount of at least 12% by weight and wherein the polyvinylpyrrolidone is present in the composition at an amount of 3% or more by weight.