Patent ID: 8821929
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: A61J,A61K,A61P,B29B,B29C,B29K,B29L

Abstract:
1. A process of preparing a solid oral extended release pharmaceutical dosage form comprising an extended release matrix comprising a composition, said process comprising the steps of: (a) combining at least (1) at least one polyethylene oxide having, based on rheological measurements, an approximate molecular weight of 4,000,000, and (2) oxycodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to form a blend; (b) shaping said blend to form a shaped tablet; and (c) convection curing said shaped tablet by subjecting the shaped tablet to a temperature from about 60 to about 90° C. for a time of from about 15 minutes to about 10 hours, wherein said convection cured shaped tablet comprises: