Pharmaceutical composition with improved dissolution property

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions with improved dissolution property, which are obtained by mixing and pulverizing benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compounds represented by the formula with starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof at a weight ratio of 1:4 - 2:1, preferably 1:2 - 2:1, followed by addition of additives normally used for pharmaceutical preparations and formulation thereof into preparations are disclosed. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention exhibit superior dissolution-improving effect accompanied by enhancement of the solubility of the Compound (I) per se as compared with that when the Compound alone is dissolved.

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions with improved dissolution property which contain benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compounds represented by the formula wherein each symbol is as defined below, which are useful as a pharmaceutical agent such as an antianxiety drug, or the like. As shown in EP-A-281045, the benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound of the formula (I) is a selective antianxiety drug with less side effects such as lowering of attention, concentration, reflex movement, etc., sleepiness, dizziness, or the like which benzodiazepine compounds represented by diazepam accompany. The specification of said EP-A-281045 discloses formulation examples of 10 mg tablets (total amount 120.0 mg) of Compound (I) [a compound of the formula (I)] (10.0 mg), lactose (58.5 mg), corn starch (25.0 mg), crystalline cellulose (20.0 mg), polyvinylpyrrolidone K-30 (2.0 mg), talc (4.0 mg) and magnesium stearate (0.5 mg). Examination of the solubility of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide (hereinafter referred to as Compound A), one of Compounds (I), shows that the compound is slightly soluble in mediums with various pHs including water, which is shown in Figure 4. Thus, as shown in Fig. 5 in the results of the dissolution test of the tablets prepared by a conventional means employed for formulation of preparations, such as mixing Compound A with lactose, corn starch, etc. for granulation, adding talc, magnesium stearate, etc. and compressing same, the dissolution property is not entirely satisfactory, reflecting the properties of the compound per se. The tablets with such dissolution property have, when administered to humans, possibilities of exerting a bad influence on absorption ratio or absorption rate via digestive tracts. In order to secure uniform, quick pharmaceutical effects on target patients, a pharmaceutical composition with improved dissolution property should be developed. That is, it is desirable to prepare a pharmaceutical composition with the improved dissolution property of the Compound by adding additives in combination as a carrier, which do not exhibit any particular pharmacological actions by themselves and are harmless, followed by formulation processes. As the methods for improving dissolution of slightly-soluble pharmaceuticals, there are known (1) a method of finely-powdering, (2) a method of forming a molecular compound (3) a method of forming a solid dispersion and (4) a method of converting into a soluble derivative, and the like. However, there has not been found sufficient dissolution-improving effects by a known method belonging to (1). When tablets, etc. are prepared according to the methods belonging to the above methods (2) and (3), effects cannot be expected unless the additives are added in a not less than several times larger amount relative to the amount of the bulk of the Compound. Thus, they pose problems when put to practical use in view of the large size of the dosage form of the Compound. Furthermore, the above method (4) cannot be adopted in case where it is required to use the Compound per se. Further, it has been disclosed that the complex powder prepared by mixing aspirin and potato starch by a centrifugal rotating mixer (aspirin content 5.6%) gives high dissolution rate as compared with a physical mixture [Chem. Pharm. Bull., 36 , 2562-2569 (1988)]. However, said aspirin-containing complex powder merely improves dissolution rate of aspirin and does not improve solubility of aspirin per se. In addition, the complex powder contains a large amount of starch, giving rise to problems in actual application thereof to pharmaceutical preparations in view of their bulky form. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a graph showing the results of the dissolution test of the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 1 in the 1st fluid and the 2nd fluid, Fig. 2 is a graph showing the results of the dissolution test of the tablets of Reference Example 2 and Example 2 in the 1st fluid and the 2nd fluid, Fig. 3 is a graph showing the results of the dissolution test of the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 3 in the 1st fluid and the 2nd fluid, Fig. 4 is a graph showing the solubilities of Compound A in mediums with various pHs, and Fig. 5 is a graph showing the results of the dissolution test of the tablets prepared by the conventional formulation methods in the 1st fluid and the 2nd fluid. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of this invention is to provide pharmaceutical compositions with improved dissolution of the Compound (I). The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions prepared by mixing and pulverizing Compounds (I) with starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof at a weight ratio of from 1:4 to 2:1, preferably 1:2 to 2:1, followed by formulation thereof into preparations (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the Composition). The present inventors have found that a sufficient dissolution-improving effect of Compounds (I) can be acknowledged and that the pharmaceutical preparations such as tablets, etc. comprising the Composition can be prepared into pharmaceutical preparations of practical sizes, which resulted in the completion of the invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the above formula, R¹ and R² are the same or different and respectively mean hydrogen atom, halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy or C₂₋₅ alkanoylamino, R³ means hydrogen atom, C₁₋₈ alkyl, hydroxy-C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₂₋₅ alkanoyloxy-C₁₋₄ alkyl, aryl, aryl-C₁₋₄ alkyl, heteroaryl, or aryl, aryl-C₁₋₄ alkyl or heteroaryl having 1 to 3 substituent(s) selected from halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy and C₂₋₅ alkanoylamino on the aromatic ring, n means 0, 1 or 2, the bond ······· between the 4- and the 4a-positions means a single or double bond, when there is one asymmetric carbon atom in the formula, each optical isomer and racemic compound are encompassed, and when there are two or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the formula, each diastereomer (including each optical isomer and racemic compound) and mixtures of the diastereomers are encompassed. Of the compounds of the formula (I), the preferred compounds are benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compounds wherein R¹ and R² are the same or different and are hydrogen atom, halogen atom or C₁₋₄ alkoxy, R³ is phenyl with or without halogen atom or C₁₋₄ alkoxy as a substituent, n means 0, 1 or 2, the bond ······· between the 4- and the 4a-positions means a single or double bond, when there is one asymmetric carbon atom in the formula, each optical isomer and racemic compound are encompassed, and when there are 2 or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the formula, each diastereomer (including each optical isomer and racemic compound) and mixtures of the diastereomers are encompassed. Specifically preferred compounds are: 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 9-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 8-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 10-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-bromophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 10-fluoro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-fluoro-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-fluoro-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyrid azine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-9-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 8-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyrid azine-3(2H)-one and 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyrid azine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide When these compounds contain one asymmetric carbon atom, each optical isomer and racemic compound are encompassed, and when there are 2 or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the formula, each diastereomer (including each optical isomer and racemic compound) and mixtures of the diastereomers are encompassed in the invention. As the starches employed for the invention, there can be mentioned, for example, corn starch, potato starch, partially α-starch, etc., and as their derivatives, mention can be made of hydroxypropyl starch, sodium glycolate starch, phosphate starch, acetate starch, etc., all of which are known compounds as additives for pharmaceutical preparations. In the present invention, one or more starches and their derivatives selected from those mentioned above may be used. Of the starches and their derivatives mentioned above, preferred are corn starch and potato starch. According to the present invention, the mixing ratio of the Compound (I) and starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof is between 1:4 and 2:1 by weight, preferably between 1:2 and 2:1. If the Compound (I) is contained beyond the ratio of 2:1 (Compound content ca. 66%), the dissolution-improving effect of the Compound decreases. If the Compound (I) is contained below the ratio of 1:4, namely, starch(es) of various derivations is(are) contained beyond the ratio of 1:4 (starch content ca. 80%), the dosage form such as tablets, etc. becomes bulky and inadequate for administration. For pulverizing the mixture, a pulverizing apparatus normally employed for formulation of pharmaceutical preparations such as atomizer, Jet Mill, hybridizer, Mechano-mill, Ball-mill, automatic mortar, etc. is used. In the invention, the formulation includes addition of additives normally used for pharmaceutical preparations and preparation thereof into pharmaceutical preparations with volume and form convenient for administration. Normally, the powders obtained by mixing Compound (I) and starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof at a weight ratio of between 1:4 and 2:1, preferably 1:2 and 2:1, and pulverizing the same (hereinafter referred merely as the mixed powders), are formulated into preparations after addition of additives normally used for pharmaceutical preparations. The additives normally used for pharmaceutical preparations mean binders, excipients, disintegrators, lubricants, or the like, on which no limitation is posed as long as they are pharmaceutically inactive and harmless. Examples of such additives include lactose, crystalline cellulose, water-soluble polymers such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, etc., low substituted hydroxypropylcellulose, Carmellose sodium, light anhydrous silicic acid, water-containing silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, or the like. Normally, one or more additives mentioned above are added to the mixed powders. The additive(s) may be added prior to pulverization of the mixture of Compound (I) and starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof, which is encompassed in the present invention as long as the addition before the pulverization is not detrimental to the dissolution property of the Composition. As the final formulation of the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention, there can be mentioned tablets (including sugar-coated tablets and film-coated tablets), powders (including granules, fine granules and/or those which are film-coated), capsules, or the like. A method known in the art may be adopted for the formulation of the preparations. The amount of the Compound contained in the final formulation using the Composition is 1-30 weight%, preferably 1-20 weight%. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention is vastly improved in the dissolution property in the 1st fluid (pH ca. 1.2) and the 2nd fluid (pH ca. 6.8) of the disintegration test method of the Japan Pharmacopoeia (hereinafter abbreviated as 1st fluid and 2nd fluid) as compared with preparations produced by a formulation method generally employed. It has been found that the pharmaceutical compositions dissolved in 1st fluid and 2nd fluid shows supersaturation of the Compound (I) and that the supersaturation is maintained for a long time. These findings imply prospect of improving the solubility of the Compound in the body after administration, and further, enhanced bioavailability. The present invention is hereinbelow described by, but not limited to, reference examples and working examples. The compound employed was 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide (Compound A), but other compounds showed similar results as well. Reference Example 1 Compound A 1.0% potato starch 2.0% lactose 96.5% methylcellulose 0.5% Compound A was pulverized by an atomizer to give fine powders having an average particle diameter of 10µm. The Compound A, lactose and potato starch were thoroughly mixed in a kneading machine, followed by addition of a methylcellulose paste and kneading. The kneaded preparation was passed through a sieve of 24 mesh to granulate, dried in an air forced oven at 50 °C till the water content became 3-4%, and thereafter passed through a sieve of 32 mesh to afford fine granules. Example 1 Compound A 1.0% potato starch 2.0% lactose 96.5% methylcellulose 0.5% Compound A and potato starch were vigorously dry mixed in a mortar to give mixed and pulverized powders. The powders were mixed with lactose. The procedure of Reference Example 1 was followed to give fine granules. The dissolution test was conducted with the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 1 in accordance with the 2nd method of the dissolution test of the Japan Pharmacopoeia using 1st fluid and 2nd fluid of the disintegration test method of the Japan Pharmacopoeia (Paddle Method, 900 ml, 37°C, 100 rpm), the results of which are summarized in Fig. 1. The 1st fluid was prepared by adding dilute hydrochloric acid (24.0 ml) and water to sodium chloride (2.0 g) for dissolution to afford a 1000 ml solution (pH ca. 1.2). The 2nd fluid was prepared by adding 0.2N sodium hydroxide test solution (118 ml) and water to 0.2M potassium dihydrogenphosphate test solution (250 ml) to afford a 1000 ml solution (pH ca. 6.8). In the Figure, a and b respectively show the results of the dissolution test of the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 1 in 1st fluid, and c and d respectively show the results of the dissolution test of the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 1 in 2nd fluid. The results show that the dissolution property was markedly improved by mixing and pulverizing Compound A and starch(es) of various derivations. Reference Example 2 Compound A 10.0 mg corn starch 20.0 mg lactose 81.5 mg crystalline cellulose 30.0 mg hydroxypropylcellulose 3.0 mg talc 5.0 mg magnesium stearate 0.5 mg Compound A, corn starch, lactose and crystalline cellulose were mixed. Thereto was added a hydroxypropylcellulose paste and the mixture was kneaded for granulation. The granulated preparation was passed through a sieve of 16 mesh, dried in an air forced oven at 50 °C till the water content became 3-4% and passed through a sieve of 24 mesh. Talc and magnesium stearate were added thereto, and tablets of 150 mg per tablet were prepared by a rotary tablet machine. Example 2 Compound A 10.0 mg corn starch 20.0 mg lactose 81.5 mg crystalline cellulose 30.0 mg hydroxypropylcellulose 3.0 mg talc 5.0 mg magnesium stearate 0.5 mg Compound A and potato starch were vigorously dry mixed in a mortar to give mixed and pulverized powders. The powders were mixed with lactose and crystalline cellulose. The procedure of Reference Example 2 was followed to give tablets. The dissolution test as conducted with the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 1 was conducted as regards the tablets of Reference Example 2 and Example 2, the results of which showing the superior dissolution-improving effect are summarized in Fig. 2. In the Figure, e and f respectively show the results of the dissolution test of the tablets of Reference Example 2 and Example 2 in 1st fluid, and g and h respectively show the results of the dissolution test of the tablets of Reference Example 2 and Example 2 in 2nd fluid. Example 3 Compound A 1.0% potato starch 0.5% lactose 98.0% methylcellulose 0.5% Compound A and potato starch were treated by a hybridizer to give mixed and pulverized powders. The powders were mixed with lactose, and the same procedure as in Reference Example 1 was followed to give fine granules. The dissolution test with the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 3 was conducted in accordance with the 2nd method of the dissolution test of the Japan Pharmacopoeia using 1st fluid and 2nd fluid of the disintegration test method of the Japan Pharmacopoeia (Paddle Method, 900 ml, 37°C, 100 rpm), the results of which are summarized in Fig. 3. In the Figure, a and i respectively show the results of the dissolution test of the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 3 in 1st fluid, and c and j respectively show the results of the dissolution test of the fine granules of Reference Example 1 and Example 3 in 2nd fluid. The results show that the dissolution property is markedly improved by mixing and pulverizing Compound A and starch(es) of various derivations. As regards the compounds other than Compound A, namely, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 9-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 8-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 10-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-bromophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 10-fluoro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-fluoro-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-fluoro-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyrid azine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-9-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide 8-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyrid azine-3(2H)-one and 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyrid azine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide, the pharmaceutical compositions were prepared according to Reference Examples and Examples described above, and subjected to the dissolution test. The obtained results show similar dissolution-improving effect. As discussed in the present specification, particularly in Examples, the pharmaceutical compositions with improved dissolution property can be obtained by mixing benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compounds (when there is one asymmetric carbon atom, each racemic compound and optical isomer are encompassed, and when there are two or more asymmetric carbon atoms, each diastereomer or mixtures thereof are encompassed) with starch(es) of various derivations and derivative(s) thereof, preferably one or more selected from corn starch, potato starch, partially α-starch, hydroxypropyl starch, sodium glycolate starch, phosphate starch, acetate starch, etc., more preferably corn starch and/or potato starch at a mixing ratio of from 1:4 to 2:1, preferably 1:2 to 2:1 by weight, and vigorously pulverizing the same with the use of a pulverizing apparatus such as a mortar, etc. followed by addition of additives normally employed for pharmaceutical preparations and formulation thereof into preparations. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention exhibit superior dissolution-improving effect accompanied by enhancement of the solubility of the Compound (I) per se as compared with that when the Compound alone is dissolved.

Claims: Claims for the following Contracting States : AT, BE, CH, DE, FR, GB, IT, LI, NL, SE A pharmaceutical composition with improved dissolution property, which is obtained by mixing and pulverizing a benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound represented by the formula wherein R¹ and R² are the same or different and respectively mean hydrogen atom, halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy or C₂₋₅ alkanoylamino, R³ means hydrogen atom, C₁₋₈ alkyl, hydroxy-C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₂₋₅ alkanoyloxy-C₁₋₄ alkyl, aryl, aryl-C₁₋₄ alkyl, heteroaryl, or aryl, aryl-C₁₋₄ alkyl or heteroaryl having 1 to 3 substituent(s) selected from the group consisting of halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy and C₂₋₅ alkanoylamino on the aromatic ring, n means 0, 1 or 2, the bond ······· between the 4- and 4a-positions means a single or double bond, when there is one asymmetric carbon atom in the formula, each optical isomer and racemic compound are encompassed, and when there are two or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the formula, each diastereomer (including each optical isomer and racemic compound) and mixtures of the diastereomers are encompassed, with starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof at a weight ratio of from 1:4 to 2:1, followed by formulation thereof into preparations. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ratio of the benzothienino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound and the starch(es) and/or derivative(s) thereof is 1:2 to 2:1 by weight. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the formulation comprises addition of additives normally used for pharmaceutical preparations. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 1, in which the benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound is that wherein R¹ and R² are the same or different and are hydrogen atom, halogen atom or C₁₋₄ alkoxy, R³ is phenyl with or without halogen atom or C₁₋₄ alkoxy as a substituent, n means 0, 1 or 2, the bond ······· between the 4- and the 4a-positions means a single or double bond, when there is one asymmetric carbon atom in the formula, each optical isomer and racemic compound are encompassed, and when there are two or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the formula, each diastereomer (including each optical isomer and racemic compound) and mixtures of the diastereomers are encompassed. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein the benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound is selected from the group consisting of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 9-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 8-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 10-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-bromophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 10-fluoro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-fluoro-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-fluoro-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-9-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 8-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one and 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide. A pharmaceutical composition as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof are one species or more selected from the group consisting of corn starch, potato starch, partially α-starch, sodium glycolate starch, phosphate starch and acetate starch. A method for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, which comprises mixing and pulverizing a benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound represented by the formula wherein R¹ and R² are the same or different and respectively mean hydrogen atom, halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy or C₂₋₅ alkanoylamino, R³ means hydrogen atom, C₁₋₈ alkyl, hydroxy-C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₂₋₅ alkanoyloxy-C₁₋₄ alkyl, aryl, aryl-C₁₋₄ alkyl, heteroaryl, or aryl, aryl-C₁₋₄ alkyl or heteroaryl having 1 to 3 substituent(s) selected from the group consisting of halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy and C₂₋₅ alkanoylamino on the aromatic ring, n means 0, 1 or 2, the bond ······· between the 4- and 4a-positions means a single or double bond, when there is one asymmetric carbon atom in the formula, each optical isomer and racemic compound are encompassed, and when there are two or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the formula, each diastereomer (including each optical isomer and racemic compound) and mixtures of the diastereomers are encompassed, with starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof at a weight ratio of from 1:4 to 2:1, followed by formulation of the powder obtained into pharmaceutical preparations. Claims for the following Contracting State : ES A method for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition, which comprises mixing and pulverizing a benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound represented by the formula wherein R¹ and R² are the same or different and respectively mean hydrogen atom, halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy or C₂₋₅ alkanoylamino, R³ means hydrogen atom, C₁₋₈ alkyl, hydroxy-C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₂₋₅ alkanoyloxy-C₁₋₄ alkyl, aryl, aryl-C₁₋₄ alkyl, heteroaryl, or aryl, aryl-C₁₋₄ alkyl or heteroaryl having 1 to 3 substituent(s) selected from the group consisting of halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, amino, nitro, cyano, C₁₋₄ alkyl, C₁₋₄ alkoxy and C₂₋₅ alkanoylamino on the aromatic ring, n means 0, 1 or 2, the bond ······· between the 4- and 4a-positions means a single or double bond, when there is one asymmetric carbon atom in the formula, each optical isomer and racemic compound are encompassed, and when there are two or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the formula, each diastereomer (including each optical isomer and racemic compound) and mixtures of the diastereomers are encompassed, with starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof at a weight ratio of from 1:4 to 2:1, followed by formulation of the powder obtained into pharmaceutical preparations. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ratio of the benzothienino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound and the starch(es) and/or derivative(s) thereof is 1:2 to 2:1 by weight. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the formulation comprises addition of additives normally used for pharmaceutical preparations. A method as claimed in claim 1, in which the benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound is that wherein R¹ and R² are the same or different and are hydrogen atom, halogen atom or C₁₋₄ alkoxy, R³ is phenyl with or without halogen atom or C₁₋₄ alkoxy as a substituent, n means 0, 1 or 2, the bond ······· between the 4- and the 4a-positions means a single or double bond, when there is one asymmetric carbon atom in the formula, each optical isomer and racemic compound are encompassed, and when there are two or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the formula, each diastereomer (including each optical isomer and racemic compound) and mixtures of the diastereomers are encompassed. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine compound is selected from the group consisting of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5 , 6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 9-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 8-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 10-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-bromophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 10-fluoro-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-10-fluoro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-fluoro-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-fluoro-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4a,5,6-tetrahydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-10-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-9-methoxy-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7-oxide, 8-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one and 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-5,6-dihydro-(1)benzothiepino[5,4-c]pyridazine-3(2H)-one 7,7-dioxide. A method as claimed in claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the starch(es) derived from various plants and/or derivative(s) thereof are one species or more selected from the group consisting of corn starch, potato starch, partially α-starch, sodium glycolate starch, phosphate starch and acetate starch.

Inventors: OGAWA KENJI, SAMEMOTO HIROFUMI, SHIBATA TOSHIYUKI, OGAWA, KENJI, SAMEMOTO, HIROFUMI, SHIBATA, TOSHIYUKI
Applicants: YOSHITOMI PHARMACEUTICAL, YOSHITOMI PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Application year: 1990
Main classification: A61K9
IPC codes: A61P25, A61K47, A61K31, A61K9