PROCATEROL TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY SYSTEM

Abstract: The administration of a bronchodilator to a subject can be carried out using a new transdermal delivery system, a multilayer laminate where the drug is mixed in a gel which must pass through a barrier membrane prior to administration on the skin.

Description: Procaterol has the chemical name 8-hydroxy-5[1-hydroxy-2-[(1-methylethyl)amino]butyl]-2-(1H)-quinolinone. It is known as a bronchodilator and has selective beta-adrenergic agonist activity. The compound and its preparation are described in US-A-4,026,897. While the drug is highly efficacious, its use is subject to such problems as dose dumping and high drug usage requirements. It has been discovered that procaterol and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof can be administered via the use of a transdermal system. The invention therefore concerns a multilayer device for the transmembranal delivery of procaterol comprising (a) an impermeable backing (1) containing an adhesive on its perimeter; (b) a composition (2) of a drug; (c) a barrier membrane (3) covering the composition (2); and (d) a release liner (4) adhered to the perimeter of the barrier membrane (3) characterized in that the composition (2) comprises a gel layered inside of the backing containing 1.) 0.1 to five weight percent procaterol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2.) Five to 30 weight percent of an essential fatty acid. 3.) 15 to 40 weight percent of a solvent for 1.), and 4.) 25 to 55 weight percent of a cosolvent for 1.). In a preferred embodiment, procaterol HCl is combined with linoleic acid, propylene glycol, triacetin, propoxylated cetyl alcohol such as for example Wickenol R535® and colloidal silicas as for example Aerosil R200® to produce a gel composition which is used in combination with a barrier membrane as part of a multilaminated product to deliver the drug transmembranally, e.g., transdermally, to a subject, The delivery system of the invention has several advantages over other procaterol-based formulations. The gastrointestinal problems often associated with some drugs which are administered orally are eliminated. The gradual release of the drug via membranal tissue, e.g., on the skin or in the nasal passage(s), minimizes the risk of dose dumping and other side effects. In addition, the use of the instant system would result in a reduction in overall drug loading dose. Furthermore, a patch or other transdermal device serves as a reminder to the patient to administer the proper dosage. These and other advantages of the invention will become apparent upon consideration of the description of the invention. EP-A-0 214 620 describes certain transdermal application forms for calcium antagonists. It does, however, not teach the multilayer device according to the present invention and it does not describe the application of procaterol. WO-A-8 700 042 teaches a transdermal verapamil delivery device. Verapamil is a calcium antagonist. The dcoument does not teach the surprising effect obtained with the multilayer device of this invention if procaterol is used as the drug to be delivered, because the adhesive is applied not only on the perimeter of the inpermeable backing. EP-A-0 171 742 is related to the transdermal delivery of opioids using certain penetration enhancers and carrier solvents. It does not teach the special multi-layer system of this invention. Applicants EP-A-0 255 485 and EP-A-0 261 429 have been cited under Article 53(3) EPC. The claimed subject matter, however, is different from the disclosure of these documents and is consequently new. The invention further deals with a process for the manufacture of a multilayer device for the transmembranal delivery of procaterol comprising the steps of (a) laminating a composition (2) containing 1.) 0.1 to five weight percent procaterol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2.) Five to 30 weight percent of an essential fatty acid. 3.) 15 to 40 weight percent of a solvent for 1.), and 4.) 25 to 55 weight percent of a cosolvent for 1.). in a gel form on the inside of a backing (1), consisting of an impermeable layer whose gel-free perimeter (5) contains an adhesive, (b) covering the composition (2) with a barrier membrane (3) and (c) in turn covering the barrier membrane (3) with a release liner (4) and adhering said liner to the barrier membrane (3) using an adhesive (5) on the perimeter of the impermeable backing. The barrier membrane used in such a device is generally a porous plastic material having a thickness of 0.01 to 0.08, preferably 0.02 to 0.04 mm. Suitable plastic materials include those which are chemically inert to the components of the composition. Thus, polyolefins, e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyesters, e.g., polyethylene terephthalate, or nylon are operable. Polypropylene is preferred. Blends of plastics are operable. The impermeable backing to be used to support the composition and porous membrane layers should be about 2 mil to about 5 mil in thickness (1 mil = 2,54 x 10⁻⁵m). It should be a strong, yet flexible material so that a bandage, foil, or other suitable supportive structure could be fashioned using it. Suitable materials include aluminium, metallized polyester, polyurethane and polyethylene, and the like. The perimeter of the impermeable backing respectively the barrier membrane contains a silicone or acrylic medicinal grade adhesive laminate for sticking to cutaneous tissue. The release liner which covers and holds in place both the drug gel (drug in the transmembranal composition) and the barrier membrane, is made of polyethylene or silicone coated film. The release liner is removed when placing the device or patch onto cutaneous tissue. The basic components of the instant compositions are three: (1) a drug component, (2) a permeation enhancement component, and (3) a carrier component. The phrase "procaterol and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof" is intended to include all forms of procaterol and/or its analogs which have medicinal utility. Thus, procaterol, procaterol HCl, procaterol lauryl sulfate, and the like are contemplated. Mixtures may be used. While the use of a procaterol-based drug is essential to the invention, the use of other beneficial substances is also contemplated. Thus, sedatives, tranquilizers, antihistamines, cardiotonics, cognition activators, and the like may be included in the compositions of the invention. Generally, the drug component will comprise 0.1 to 5.0, preferably 0.5 to 1.0, and most preferably 1.0 percent, of the total composition. All percentages recited herein are weight percentages based on total composition weight unless otherwise indicated. The permeation enhancement component is a combination of substances which function to assist in the migration of the drug component(s) through the membranes and into the bloodstream. Thus, any agent(s) which function to hasten the transmembranal passage or systemic release of the drug(s) can be used. It is required that the permeation enhancement system contain at least one essential fatty acid. While linoleic acid is preferred, other essential fatty acids, such as oleic or linoleic, can be used. Mixtures are operable. It is also required that the permeation enhancement component contain at least one solvent for the drug component. Useful solvents include, but are not limited to propylene glycol, triacetin, triethyl citrate, dimethylisosorbide, propoxylated cetyl alcohol (Wickenol 171®), PEG-8, capric/caprylic triglyarides (Softigen 737®) and the like. Mixtures of two or more are operable. When two solvents are employed, it is preferred that both be present in amounts between 15 and 55 percent. A mixture of propylene glycol and triacetin as cosolvents is preferred. In a propylene glycol/triacetin system, propylene glycol shall be present between 15 to 40 percent and preferably 30 percent; while triacetin should be present at 25 to 55 percent, preferably 40 to 45 percent, most preferably at 43.5 percent. The carrier component contains one or more substantially inert ingredients which function to give the composition physical properties such that it can be effectively administered transmembranally. For example, the carrier component may be a sponge such that the composition will be effectively administered transmembranally and retained behind the barrier membrane. Suitable materials for such sponges include polyethylene, EVA, polyurethane, and the like. Generally, the carrier(s) used will give the compositions either rheological or form properties such that they can be employed in storable multilayered devices. Other carriers which give useful characteristics to the gel compositions of the invention are thixotropic agents. Colloidal silicas, such as Aerosil R200 (a commercial product of Degussa) are preferred siliceous thixothropic agents. Other fillers include thixcin, cetyl alcohol, fatty acid triglycerides, and the like. Mixtures are operable. An alternate and sometimes preferred carrier system may comprise 0.01 to one percent, preferably 0.5 of an antiirritant such as propoxylated cetyl alcohol and about one to ten percent, preferably five percent thixotropic agent. The composition is preferably used in a gel as one layer of a device to be affixed to the skin. Other conventional adjuncts, e.g., colorants, perfumes, stabilizers, and the like can also be employed in suitable quantities in the compositions of the invention. The following example illustrates one embodiment of the invention. Example The gel described below was employed within a system consisting of a multilaminated impermeable backing of polyester heat sealed to the barrier membrane which is porous polypropylene of 0.02 to 0.04 µm thickness. The drug-containing gel composition contained: Ingredients Percent (%) (1) Procaterol HCl 1.00 (2) Linoleic acid 20.00 (3) Propylene glycol 30.00 (4) Triacetin 43.50 (5) Wheat germ glycerides 0.50 (6) Colloidal Silicon Dioxide 5.00 In vitro permeation experiments carried out utilizing the transdermal gel system have demonstrated superior permeation profiles for procaterol across hairless mouse skin when compared to a PVC/VA matrix system. The permeation profile is set out in Figure 1. The other ingredients (layers) used in the patch were polyester backing and acrylic adhesive. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 shows a graph which plots the cumulative amount of drug which permeated hairless mouse skin against time. The graph is based on data generated in the example and shows in vitro permeation of procaterol HCl across hairless mouse skin from Hercon® patch and 0.2 to 1% gel utilizing the flow thru cells. Figure 2 is a plan view and Figure 3 is a cross sectional view of the multilayer laminate patch of this invention. "1" is the impermeable backing; "2" is the drug gel composition; "3" is the barrier membrane; "4" is the release liner, and "5" is the adhesive on the perimeter of the barrier membrane.

Claims: A multilayer device for the transmembranal delivery of procaterol comprising (a) an impermeable backing (1) containing an adhesive on its perimeter; (b) a composition (2) of a drug; (c) a barrier membrane (3) covering the composition (2); and (d) a release liner (4) adhered to the perimeter of the barrier membrane (3) characterized in that the composition (2) comprises a gel layered inside of the backing containing 1.) 0.1 to five weight percent procaterol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2.) Five to 30 weight percent of an essential fatty acid. 3.) 15 to 40 weight percent of a solvent for 1.), and 4.) 25 to 55 weight percent of a cosolvent for 1.). The device of Claim 1 wherein the barrier membrane (3) is a porous plastic material having a thickness of about 0.01 to 0.08 mm. The device of Claim 2 wherein the barrier membrane has a thickness of 0.02 to 0.04 mm. The device of claims 1 to 3 wherein the composition is saturated in a sponge. A process for the manufacture of a multilayer device for the transmembranal delivery of procaterol comprising the steps of (a) laminating a composition (2) containing 1.) 0.1 to five weight percent procaterol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2.) Five to 30 weight percent of an essential fatty acid. 3.) 15 to 40 weight percent of a solvent for 1.), and 4.) 25 to 55 weight percent of a cosolvent for 1.). in a gel form on the inside of a backing (1), consisting of an impermeable layer whose gel-free perimeter (5) contains an adhesive, (b) covering the composition (2) with a barrier membrane (3) and (c) in turn covering the barrier membrane (3) with a release liner (4) and adhering said liner to the barrier membrane (3) using an adhesive (5) on the perimeter of the impermeable backing. The process of claim 5 wherein the barrier membrane (3) is a porous plastic material having a thickness of 0.01 to 0.08 mm. The process of claim 5 wherein the barrier membrane has a thickness of 0.02 to 0.04 mm. The process of claim 5 wherein the composition comprises 1.) 0.1 to five weight percent procaterol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2.) five to 30 weight percent of an essential fatty acid. 3.) 15 to 40 weight percent of a solvent for 1.), and 4.) 25 to 55 weight percent of a cosolvent for 1.). The process of claim 8 wherein the composition further contains: 5.) 0.01 to one weight percent of an antiirritant, and 6.) one to ten weight percent of a thixotropic agent. The process of claim 8 or 9 wherein 1.) comprises procaterol hydrochloride. The process of claim 10 wherein the composition contains: 20 weight percent of 2.), 30 weight percent of 3.), and 40 to 45 weight percent of 4.). The process of claims 5 to 11 wherein the composition (2) is saturated in a sponge, which is sealed between the backing (1) and the barrier membrane (3).

Inventors: KABADI, MOHAN B., MONIOT, SUSAN C., PATEL, NIRANJAN M.
Applicants: WARNER-LAMBERT COMPANY
Application year: 1988
Main classification: A61L15
IPC codes: A61K31, A61K9, A61P11