Patent ID: 10617699

Abstract:
The present invention relates to an orally administrable pharmaceutical dosage form for use in the prevention and/or treatment of a cardiovascular disease which includes (a) acetylsalicylic acid as a first active agent and (b) HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor as a second active agent. The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is selected from atorvastatin and rosuvastatin and salts thereof. The present invention is formulated in (a) two or more single separate coated dosage units in which the coating includes one or more water-soluble polymer and no more than 0 to 5% by weight of the coating of water-insoluble or enteric polymer, and in which the dosage units include 8 to 12 mg/cm2 coating and show an immediate release profile; and (b) one or more single separate coated dosage units.