Controlled release galantamine composition - US Patent 7160559 ClaimsA small umbrella which may be removably attached to a beverage container in order to shade the beverage container from the direct rays of the sun. Every Tuesday and Thursday when the US Patent Office publishes new data, we'll update our subject and class-based RSS feeds to help you stay informed about the latest patents and applications in your area of interest. 1. A controlled release formulation containing galantamine as the active ingredient, characterized in that it comprises particles comprising galantamine hydrobromide(1:1), and a water soluble film forming polymer wherein the galantamine hydrobromide (1:1) and the water soluble film forming polymer are layered or coated on inert spheres, said particles being coated by a release rate controlling membrane coatingwherein the release rate controlling membrane coating comprises a water insoluble polymer and optionally a plasticizer, and wherein the formulation further comprises a topcoat comprising galantamine and water-soluble polymer and wherein the formulationis capable of releasing in USP buffer pH 6.8 at 37° C. in a paddle apparatus operating at 50 rpm, from 20 to 40% of the total amount of galantamine.HBr in 1 hour, and more than 80% of the total amount of galantamine.HBr in 10 hours.
