Patent Application: US-201414170718-A

Abstract:
the present invention provides for a composition comprising a tryptamine based drug that acts as a 5 - hydroxytryptamine - 1 inhibitor in an amount sufficient to reduce the effects of psoriasis and wherein the composition is formulated for topical or oral administration .

Description:
in the practice of the invention , at least one triptan is used to treat skin damage when topically applied in effective amounts . surprisingly , the triptan concentration used on the skin is minimal as compared to systemic use but achieves a therapeutic effect in a short time , i . e . scale disappearance and skin normalization within days of use . heretofore , triptans were prescribed for the treatment of headaches through oral ingestion , ingestion , subcutaneous injection , intranasal spray ( 5 % irritation ) or transdemial using iontophoresis ( 25 % skin iontophoresis ( 25 % skin irritation ). notably , in the past transdemial treatment included a technique that required technique that required the use of electrical current and an iontophoretic transdemal patch ( pierce et al ). ( pierce et al ). notably , the use of triptans for topical use has not been considered as an acceptable treatment for acceptable treatment for skin contact because of the etiology for irritation ( see safety data sheet of triptans , e . g . sheet of triptans , e . g . sumatriptan , naratriptan , rizatriptan ). exposure of skin to triptans is considered a considered a contamination and recommended to be avoided and contaminated skin to be washed . a search of washed . a search of the literature did not reveal any reference to triptan activity on psoriasis or a psoriatic psoriasis or a psoriatic therapeutic effect , but on the contrary , to adverse effects induced on skin due to oral skin due to oral intake , i . e . paresthesias ( edmeads , allison ). furthermore , psoriasis is an exclusion criteria in exclusion criteria in clinical research directed to sumatriptan use . thus , it is surprising that triptans , at low concentrations , would be so effective on treatment and / or controlling of psoriasis of the skin and its appendages , e . g . scalp and nails . the composition according to the present invention suitably comprises triptans at a concentration from about 0 . 0001 - 10 % per weight , more preferably from about 0 . 001 - 1 % per weight , and most preferably from about 0 . 01 to 0 . 1 % per weight . the present invention includes compositions for the treatment of psoriasis , comprising as active ingredient ( as herein defined ) chemical compounds which are ht - 1 inhibitors and salts thereof . combinations of such triptan may be included and in the presence of a salt or other carrier night be used , such as hydrochloride , hydrobromide , mesylate , acetate , trifluoroacetate , propionate , fumarate , tartrate , citrate , phosphate , succinate , bisulfate , etc . the composition according to the present invention may also comprise additional pharmaceutically acceptable compounds and / or compositions . it is thus to be understood that all the additional compounds and / or compositions mentioned below have to be physiologically acceptable . the active agents may be formulated into various pharmaceutically compositions , e . g . a solution , a a solution , a lotion , a tonic , a shampoo , a gel , a mousse , a wax , a stick a mask , a soap , a moisturizer , a cream , an moisturizer , a cream , an ointment , or a paste . the composition according to the present invention may be topically applied as such within a suitable carrier , solvent , dissolvent , emulgent , extract , solutions e . g . aqueous , alcoholic , oily , suspension ; microemision , vesicles , etc . where employed , the carrier is inert in the sense of not bringing about a deactivation or oxidation of the triptan , and in the sense of not bringing about any adverse effect on the skin areas to which it is applied in one aspect of the invention , at least one triptan is applied in admixture with a dermatologically acceptable carrier or vehicle ( e . g ., as a lotion , cream , ointment , soap , stick , or the like ) so as to facilitate topical application and , in some cases , provide additional therapeutic effects as night be brought about , e . g ., by moisturizing of the affected skin . while the triptan carrier for dermatological compositions can consist of a relatively simple solvent or dispersant such as water , it is generally preferred that the carrier comprise a composition more conducive to topical application , and particularly one which will form a film or layer on the skin to which it is applied so as to localize the application and provide some resistance to washing off by immersion in water or by perspiration many preparations are known in the art , and include lotions containing oils and / or alcohols and emollients such as hydrocarbon oils and waxes , silicone oils , vegetable , animal or marine fats or oils , glyceride derivatives , fatty acids or fatty acid esters or alcohols or alcohol ethers , lecithin , lanolin and derivatives , polyhydric alcohols or esters , wax esters , sterols , phospholipids and the like , and generally also emulsifiers ( nonionic , cationic or anionic ), although some of the emollients inherently possess emulsifying properties . these same general ingredients can be formulated into a cream rather than a lotion , or into gels , or into solid sticks by utilization of different proportions of the ingredients and / or by inclusion of thickening agents such as guns or other forms of hydrophilic colloids . various types of other ingredients may be present in compositions of the present invention for invention for example , sunscreens may be included such as those materials commonly employed to block employed to block ultraviolet light . illustrative compounds are the derivatives of paba , cinnamate and cinnamate and salicylate . the exact amount of sunscreen employed in the compositions can vary depending can vary depending upon the degree of protection desired from the suds uv radiation the compositions for use in the methods of the present invention may include components such suitable carriers such as starches , emollients , sugars , alcohols , microcrystalline cellulose , diluents , granulating agents , lubricants , surfactants including amphoteric , binders , disintegrating agents , and the like , with the topical preparations being preferred . emollients are often incorporated into the therapeutic compositions of the present invention levels of such emollients may range from about 0 . 5 % to about 60 % preferably between about 5 % and 30 % by weight of the total composition . emollients may be classified under such general chemical categories as esters , fatty acids and alcohols , polyols and hydrocarbons . esters may be mono - or di - esters . acceptable examples of fatty di - esters include dibutyl adipate , diethyl sebacate , diisopropyl dimerate , and dioctyl succinate . acceptable branched chain fatty esters include 2 - ethyl - hexyl myristate , isopropyl stearate and isostearyl palmitate . acceptable tribasic acid esters include triisopropyl trilinoleate and trilauryl citrate . acceptable straight chain fatty esters include lauryl palmitate , myristyl lactate , oleyl eurcate and stearyl oleate . suitable fatty alcohols and acids include those compounds having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms . especially preferred are compounds such as cetyl , arachidyl , behenyl , cetearyl , myristyl , palmitic and stearyl alcohols and acids . among the polyols which may serve as emollients are linear and branched chain alkyl polyhydroxyl compounds . for example , propylene glycol , resorcinol , menthol , bisabolol , sorbitol and glycerin are preferred . also useful may be polymeric polyols such as polypropylene glycol and polyethylene glycol . exemplary hydrocarbons which may serve as emollients are those having hydrocarbon chains hydrocarbon chains anywhere from 12 to 30 carbon atoms . specific examples include mineral oil , petroleum mineral oil , petroleum jelly , paraffin oil , squalene and isoparaffins . another category of functional ingredients within the therapeutic compositions of the present invention are thickeners . a thickener will usually be present in amounts anywhere from 0 . 1 % to 20 % by weight , preferably from about 0 . 5 % to 10 % by weight of the composition . exemplary thickeners are cross - linked polyacrylate materials . gums may be employed such as xanthan , carrageenan , gelatin , karaya , pectin and locust beans gum under certain circumstances the thickening function may be accomplished by a material also serving as a silicone or emollient . for instance , silicone gums having a viscosity in excess of 10 mpas and esters such as glycerol stearate have dual functionality . still further , the therapeutic compositions of the present invention may include preservatives , moisturizers , surfactants , antimicrobials , etc . preservatives may include tetrasodium ethylene - diamine tetraacetic acid ( edta ), methylparaben , benzophenone - 4 , methylchloroisothiazolinone , sodium benzoatenrthylisothiazolinone , and the like , and mixtures thereof . preservatives , when used , are typically present in an amount from about 0 . 01 % to 10 % weight , preferably about 0 . 05 % to 4 % weight , and more preferably , from about 0 . 1 % to 2 % weight . preferred moisturizers may include wheat protein ( e . g ., laurdinunium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein ), hair keratin amino acids , sodium peroxylinecarbolic acid , panthenol , tocopherol ( vitamin e ), dinrthicone , arachidylglucoside and the like , and mixtures thereof . moisturizers , when used , are typically present in an amount from about 0 . 01 % to 10 % weight , preferably about 0 . 05 % to 1 . 5 % weight , more preferably , from about 0 . 1 % to 1 % weight of the composition . preferred surfactants , including both the foaming and non - foaming type , include sodium laureth sodium laureth sulfate , sodium laureth - 13 carboxylate , disodium laureth sulfosuccinate , disodium disodium cocoamphodiacetate , glycol stearate , peck 150 distearate and the like , and mixtures thereof . more mixtures thereof . more preferably , at least one amphoteric surfactant is included in the composition , selected composition , selected from the group consisting of lauroamphocarboxypropionate , lauroamphopropionate , lauroamphopropionate , lauroamphoglycinate , lauroamphocarboxyglycinate , lauroamphopropylsulfonate , lauroamphopropylsulfonate , lauroamphocarboxypropionic acid , myristoamphocarboxy - propionate , propionate , myristoamphopropionate , myristoamphoglycinate , myristoamphocarboxyglycinate , myristoamphocarboxyglycinate , myristoamphopropylsulfonate , myristoamphocarboxypropionic acid , myristoamphocarboxypropionic acid , cocoamphocarboxypropionate , cocoamphopropionate , cocoamphopropionate , cocoamphoglycinate , cocoamphocarboxyglycinate , cocoamphopropylsulfonate , cocoamphopropylsulfonate , cocoamphocarboxypropionic acid and mixtures thereof . the surfactant surfactant component may be present in an amount from about 0 . 1 % to about 20 % weight of the composition . of the composition . any pharmaceutically acceptable antimicrobial agent available to those of ordinary skill in the art may be used in the present compositions including : echinacea , golden seal , benzalkonium chloride , triclosan , benzethonium chloride , iodine , grape seed extract , pomegranate extract , green tea extract or polyphenols , and the like , or combinations thereof . the antimicrobial agent is typically present in an amount from about 0 . 01 % to 2 % weight , preferably from about 0 . 1 % to 1 . 2 % weight , and more preferably from about 0 . 3 % to 1 % weight of the composition . the antimicrobial agent inhibits the formation , and may further reduce , the presence of microbes that cause redness , inflammation , and irritation of the skin . the topical skin treatment composition of the invention can be formulated as a lotion having a viscosity of from 4 , 000 to 10 , 000 mpas , a fluid cream having a viscosity of from 10 , 000 to 20 , 000 mpas or a cream or a gel having a viscosity of from20 , 000 to 100 , 000 mpas or above . the composition can be packaged in a suitable container to suit its viscosity and intended use by the intended use by the consumer . for example , a lotion or fluid cream can be packaged in a bottle or a roll - ball bottle or a mil - ball applicator , or a capsule , or a propellant - driven aerosol device or a container fitted with a container fitted with a pump suitable for finger operation when the composition is a cream , it can simply be cream , it can simply be stored in a non - deformable bottle or squeeze container , such as a tube or a lidded jar . tube or a lidded jar . generally , in the practice of methods of the invention , the composition is topically applied to the affected skin areas in a predetermined or as - needed regimen either at intervals by application of a lotion or the like , it generally being the case that gradual improvement is noted with each successive application for example , in use , a small quantity of the composition , for example from 1 to 5 ml , is applied to exposed areas of the skin , from a suitable container or applicator and , if necessary , it is then spread over and / or rubbed into the skin using the hand or fingers or a suitable device . because of its ease of administration , a cream , lotion , gel or ointment represents the most advantageous topical dosage unit form , and such forms may be prepared as rinse - off or leave - on products , as well as two stage treatment products for use with other skin cleansing or managing compositions . each of these forms is well understood by those of ordinary skill in the art , such that dosages may be easily prepared to incorporate the pharmaceutical composition of the invention . importantly , insofar as has been determined based upon clinical studies to date , no adverse side effects are encountered . the composition according to the present invention may also be formulated as an internally ingested tablet , capsule , drops or suspension for use as a psoriasis remedy . these compositions may comprise several types of carriers including , but not limited thereto , solutions , aerosols , emulsions , gels , solids , and liposomes . the compositions according to the present invention in particular those used for the treatment of psoriasis may thus further comprise , for example , one or more supplementary pharmaceutically active compound capable of functioning in different ways to enhance the activity of triptans , such as steroids , retinoids ; calcipotriol ; coal tar ; emollients , sulfur and / or dithranol . the composition according to the present invention may be applied also as part of a physical therapy , such as with ultraviolet , blue light spectrum , uva , uvb or infrared radiation , of ultrasound . the present invention has been described in terms of preferred embodiments , but the skilled artisan will appreciate that various alterations , substitutions , omissions , and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention the amounts of said compounds being used may be varied in accordance with the specific requirements . the present invention will now be illustrated with reference to the following examples and figure , annexed hereto without being limited by them . a 40 yrs old male subject with chronic psoriasis was administered a cream composed of 0 . 04 g % sumatriptan , dimethicon , capric caprylic triglyceride , mineral oil , cetyl alcohol & amp ; glyceryl stearate & amp ; peg - 75 & amp ; ceteth - 20 & amp ; steareth - 20 , cetearyl alcohol , shea butter , glycerin , triclosan , propylene glycol , sodium benzoate , ivl - thylisothiazolinone in water . it was used for five days , once daily , on one elbow . the subject was examined and disappearance of scales was prominent on the treated side . healthy skin with normalization was noted as well on the elbow . no change was observed on psoriasis lesions on the untreated side . the subject was instructed to use the cream once daily on the complementary elbow . again , within about three days the scale disappeared and skin turned into normal within the next week . a51 years old male subject with scales on both elbows was recruited the subject used twice daily for 5 days two different creams : a inactive ingredients : the left elbow was applied twice daily a cream composed of 0 . 04 g % sumatriptan within an inactive base composed of diarthicon , capric caprylic triglyceride , mineral oil , cetyl alcohol & amp ; glyceryl stearate & amp ; peg - 75 & amp ; ceteth - 20 & amp ; steareth - 20 , cetearyl alcohol , shea butter , glycerin , triclosan , propylene glycol , sodium benzoate , ivl - thylisothiazolinone in water . b . active ingredient : the right elbow was applied an identical carrier cream , at the sane dosing and without the sumatriptan . the abovementioned design eliminates the mild possible therapeutic effect of an emollient on scales and healing . the mode of treatment eliminates as well the possibility of self healing or placebo effect . as shown in fig1 , four days following the start of use the sumatriptan based cream has normalized the skin . the normalization of skin was centripetal , i . e . first skin tissue to return to normal is peripheral . on the contrary , use of a carrier solely did not affect the scales or the clinical condition of the elbow . the skin normalization was completed within additional 4 - 5 days and the remission of the psoriasis on the elbow lasted for about one month . afterwards , the scale gradually appeared on the treated elbow . heat phase a and b to 75 ° c . to obtain solutions . while stirring add phase b to a at 75 ° c ., homogenize for 15 minutes . continue stirring and cooling to 35 ° c ., add phase c , stir and add phase d . keep stirring and cooling to rt . a white cream is obtained . sumatriptan 40 mg is mixed with 2 ml of deionized water to obtain a suspension add to 100 g cream with stirring at rt . heat part a and part b , separately , at 75 - 80 ° c . add part a on part b under high stirring . cool to rt under moderate stirring . sumatriptan 10 mg is mixed with 2 ml of deionized water to obtain a suspension add to 100 g cream with stirring at room temperature ( ri ). add hydroxypropylcellulose in water under high stirring . add amphoteric - 1 and mix to dissolution add the surfactant dea - oleth - 3 phosphate . dissolve in alcohol : bisabolol , menthol and resorcinol and add to mix . cool to rt under moderate stirring . rizatriptan 20 mg is mixed with 2 ml of deionized water to obtain a suspension add to 100 g cream with stirring at rt . heat part a and part b , separately , at 75 - 80 ° c . add part a on part b under high stirring . cool to rt under moderate stirring . at 45 ° c . add the mix of part c . cool to rt under moderate stirring . zolmitriptan 5 mg is mixed with 2 ml of deionized water to obtain a suspension . add to 100 g cream with stirring at rt . manufacturing procedure : heat part a and b , separately to 60 - 65 ° c . add the part a to part b and homogenize vigorously . stir under cooling to rt . mix together the component of part c . add part c at 40 ° c . cool to rt under moderate stirring . zolmitriptan 40 mg is mixed with 2 ml of deionized water to obtain a suspension . add to 100 gr cream with stirring at rt . the contents of all references cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference herein for all purposes . edmeads j g , milison d s . tolerability profile of zolmitriptan ( zomig 311c90 ), a novel dual central and peripherally acting 5ht1b / 1d agonist cephalalgia 1997 suppl 18 : 41 - 52 . gudjonsson j e , johnston a sigmundsdottir h , valdimarsson h immunopathogenic mechanisms in psoriasis . clin exp immunol . 2004 135 ( 1 ): 1 - 8 . frank o . nestle , md ., daniel h . kaplan , md ., ph . d ., and jonathan barker , md . psoriasis new eng j med volume 2009 361 ( 5 ): 496 - 509 . mcfadden j , valdimarsson h , fry l . cross - reactivity between streptococcal m surface antigen and human skin . br j dermatol . 1991 125 ( 5 ): 443 - 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