AU2007201610A1 - Antibiotic compositions for treatment of the eye, ear and nose - Google Patents

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PATENTS ACT 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION FOR A STANDARD PATENT Name and Address of Applicant Actual Inventor(s): Address for Service: Invention Title: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., of 6201 South Freeway Mail Code Q-148, Fort Worth, Texas, 76134-2099, United States of America Robert L. Abshire Gerald Cagle David W. Stroman John M. Yanni Spruson Ferguson St Martins Tower Level 31 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 (CCN 3710000177) Antibiotic compositions for treatment of the eye, ear and nose The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me/us:- 5845c(750937_1) ANTIBIOTIC COMPOSITIONS

FOR

TREATMENT OF THE EYE, EAR AND NOSE Background of the Invention The present invention is directed to the provision of topical antibiotic pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of ophthalmic, otic and nasal infections, particularly bacterial infections, and to methods of treating ophthalmic: otic and nasal infections by applying those compositions to the affected tissues. The compositions and methodt of the invention are based on the use of a new class of antibiotics. The compositions of the present invention may also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents.

The use of quinolone antibiotics to treat infections represents the current state of the art in the field of ophthalmic pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment.

For example, a topical ophthalmic composition containing the quinolone ciprofloxacin is marketed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. under the name CILOXANTM (Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution. The following quinolones have also been utilized in ophthalmic antibiotic compositions: Ou.holoie Product Manufacturer Ofloxacin OCUFLOXTM Allergan Norfloxacin CHIBROXINTM Merck Lomefloxacin LOMEFLOXTM Senju The foregoing quinolone antibiotic compositions are generally effective in treating ophthalmic infections, and have distinct advantages over prior ophthalmic antibiotic compositions, particularly those having relatively limited spectrums of antimicrobial activity, such as: neomycin, polymyxin B, gentamicin and tobramycin, 1 which are primarily useful against gram negative pathogens; and bacitracin, gramicidin, and erythromycin, which are primarily active against gram positive pathogens. However, despite the general efficacy of the ophthalmic quinolone therapies currently available, there is a need for improved compositions and methods of treatment based on the use of antibiotics that are more effective than existing antibiotics against key ophthalmic pathogens, and less prone to the development of resistance by those pathogens.

There is an even greater need for effective topical compositions and methods for treating otic and nasal infections, particularly bacterial infections. The use of oral io antibiotics to treat otic infections in children has limited efficacy, and creates a serious risk of pathogen resistance to the orally administered antibiotics.

Ophthalmic, otic and nasal infections are frequently accompanied by inflammation of the infected ophthalmic, otic and nasal tissues and perhaps even surrounding tissues. Similarly, ophthalmic, otic and nasal surgical procedures that create a risk of microbial infections frequently also cause inflammation of the affected tissues.

Thus, there is also a need for ophthalmic, otic and nasal pharmaceutical compositions that combine the anti-infective activity of one or more antibiotics with the antiinflammatory activity of one or more steroid or non-steroid agents in a single composition.

Summary of the Invention The invention is based on the use of a potent new class of antibiotics to treat ophthalmic; otic and nasal infections, as well as the prophylactic use of these antibiotics following surgery or other trauma to ophthalmic, otic or nasal tissues. The compositions of the present invention may also be administered to the affected tissues during ophthalmic, otic or nasal surgical procedures to prevent or alleviate post-surgical infection.

The compositions preferably also contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents to treat inflammation associated with infections of ophthalmic. otic or nasal tissues. The -2anti-inflammatory component of the compositions is also useful in treating inflammation associated with physical trauma to ophthalmic, otic or nasal tissues, including inflammation resulting from surgical procedures. The compositions of the present invention are therefore particularly useful in treating inflammation associated with trauma to ophthalmic, otic or nasal tissues wherein there is either an infection or a risk of an infection resulting from the trauma.

IDExamples of ophthalmic conditions that may be treated with the compositions of Sthe present invention include conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, dacyrocystitis, S o10 hordeolum and corneal ulcers. The compositions of the invention may also be used Sprophylactically in connection with various ophthalmic surgical procedures that create a risk of infection.

Examples of otic conditions that may be treated with the compostions of the Is present invention include otitis externa and otitis media. With respect to the treatment of otitis media, the compositions of the present invention are primarily useful in cases where the tympanic membrane has ruptured or tympanostomy tubes have been implanted. The compositions may also be used to treat infections associated with otic surgical procedures, such as tympanostomy, or to prevent such infections.

The compositions of the present invention are specially formulated for topical application to ophthalmic, otic and nasal tissues. The compositions are preferably sterile, and have physical properties osmolality and pH-I) that are specially suited for application to ophthalmic, otic and nasal tissues, including tissues that have been compromised as the result of preexisting disease, trauma, surgery or other physical conditions.

Detailed Description of the Invention The antibiotics used in the compositions and methods of the present invention have the following formula:

COOR

2 wherein: A is CH, CF, CCI, C-OCH 3 orN; X' is H, halogen, NH 2 or CH 3 R' is C, to C 3 alkyl, FCH 2

CH

2 cyclopropyl or phenyl, optionally mono-, di- or trisubstituted by halogen, or A and R, together can form a bridge of formula C-O-

CH

2

-CH(CH

3

R

2 is H, C, to C 3 alkyl (optionally substituted by OH, halogen or NH 2 or methyl-2-oxo- ,3-dioxol-4-yl-methyl; and B is a selected from the group consisting of: N

Y

RN Y,

N

H H

R

4 N Y and

HH

R

4 N

Y

-4wherein: Y is O or CH 2

R

3 is C 2

-C

5 alkoxyl, CH 2

-CO-C

6

H

5

CH

2

CH

2

CO

2

R'O

2

C-CH=C-CO

2

R,

CH=CH-CO

2 R' or CH 2

CH

2

-CN,

wherein: R' is H or C 1 to C 3 alkyl;

R

4 is H, C, to C 3 alkyl, C 2

-C

5 alkoxyl, CH 2

-CO-C

6 1H 5

CH

2

CH

2

CO

2

R',

R'0 2

C-CH=C-CO

2

CH=CH-CO

2 R CH 2 CH.-CN or 5-methyl-2-oxo- 1,3-dioxol-4-yl-methyl, wherein: R' is H or Ci to C 3 alkyl; and their pharmaceutically useful hydrates and salts.

The compound Moxifloxacin is most preferred. Moxifloxacin has the following structure: o

F

30 J MeO

N

N

Further details regarding the structure, preparation, and physical properties of Moxifloxacin and other compounds of formula are provided in United States Patent No. 5,607,942.

The concentrations of the antibiotics of formula in the compositions of the present invention will vary depending on the intended use of the compositions treatment of existing infections or prevention of post-surgical infections), and the relative antimicrobial activity of the specific antibiotic selected. The antimicrobial activity of antibiotics is generally expressed as the minimum concentration required to inhibit the Sgrowth of a specified pathogen. This concentration is also referred to as the "minimum inhibitory concentration" or "MIC". The term "MIC90" refers to the minimum S 5 concentration of antibiotic required to inhibit the growth of ninety percent of the strains of a species. The concentration of an antibiotic required to totally kill a specified Sbacteria is referred to as the "minimum bactericidal concentration" or "MBC". The minimum inhibitory concentration ofMoxifloxacin for several bacteria commonly associated with ophthalmici otic and nasal infections are provided in the following table: Microorganism MIC o S. aureus/methicillin sensitive 0.13 S. aureus/methicillin resistant S. aureus/quinolone resistant S. epidermidis/methicillin sensitive 0.25 S. epidermidis/methicillin resistant S. pneumoniae/penicillin sensitive 0.25 S. pneumoniae/penicillin resistant 0.25 P. aeruginosa H. influenzae/p-lactamase positive 0.06 H influenzae/plactamase negative 0.06 All of the foregoing concentrations are expressed as micrograms per milliliter ("mcg/ml").

The appropriate antibiotic concentration for ophthalmic compositions will generally be an amount of one or more antibiotics of formula sufficient to provide a concentration in the aqueous humor and lacrimal fluid of the eye equal to or greater than the MIC90 level for the selected antibiotic(s), relative to gram-negative and grampositive organisms commonly associated with ophthalmic infections. The appropriate concentration for otic and nasal compositions will generally be an amount of one or more antibiotics of formula sufficient to provide a concentration in the infected tissues equal to or greater than the MIC90 level for the selected antibiotic(s), relative to gramnegative and gram-positive organisms commonly associated with otic or nasal infections.

0o Such amounts are referred to herein as "an antimicrobial effective amount". The compositions of the present invention will typically contain one or more compounds of formula in a concentration of from about 0.1 to about 1.0 percent by weight of the compositions.

The compositions of the present invention may also contain one or more antiinflammatory agents. The anti-inflammatory agents utilized in the present invention are broadly classified as steroidal or non-steroidal. The preferred steroidal anti-inflammatory agents are glucocorticoids.

The preferred glucocorticoids for ophthalmic and otic use include dexamethasone, loteprednol, rimexolone, prednisolone, fluorometholone, and hydrocortisone. The preferred glucocorticoids for nasal use include mometasone, fluticasone, beclomethasone, flunisolide, triamcinolone and budesonide.

The dexamethasone derivatives described in U.S. Patent No. 5,223,493 (Boltralik) are also preferred steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, particularly with respect to compositions for treating ophthalmic inflammation. The following compounds are especially preferred: MII i AL- 529 00 0 0 AL-25 12 These compounds are referred to herein as "21 -ether derivatives of dexamethasone". The 2 1-benzyl ether derivative compound AL--25 12) is particularly preferred.

The preferred non-steroidal anti- inflammatory agents are: prostaglandin H synthetase inhibitors (Cox I or Cox 11), also referred to as cyclooxygenase type I and type II inhibitors, such as diclofenac, flurbiprofen, ketorolac, suprofen, nepafenac, amfenac, indomethacin, naproxen. ibuprofen, bromfenac, ketoprofen. meclofenamate, piroxicam, sulindac, mefanamic acid, diflusinal, oxaprozin, tolmctin. fenoprofen, benoxaprofen, nabumetome, etodolac, phenylbutazone, aspirin, oxyphenbutazone, NCX-40 16, HCT-1026, NCX-284, NCX-456, tenoxicam and carprofen:- cyclooxygenase type 11 selective inhibitors, such as NS-398, vioxx, celecoxib, P54. etodolac, L-804600 and S- 335 16; PAF antagonists, such as SR-274 17, A-137491, M3T-299, apafant, bepafant, minopafant, E-6 123, BN-50727, nupafant and modipafant; PDE IV inhibitors, such as ariflo, torbafylline, rolipram, filaminast, piclamilast, cipamfylline, CG- 1088, V- I 1294A, CT-2820, PD-168787, CP-293121, DWP-205297, CP-220629. SH-636, BAY-19-8004, and roflumilast; inhibitors of cytokine production, such as inhibitors of the NFkB transcription factor; or other anti-inflamm-atory agents known to those skilled in the art.

The concentrations of the anti-inflammatory agents contained in the compositions of the present invention will vary based on the agent or agents selected and the type of inflammation being treated. The concentrations will be sufficient to reduce inflammation in the targeted ophthalmic, otic or nasal tissues following topical application of the compositions to those tissues. Such an amount is referred to herein as "an antiinflammatory effective amount". The compositions of the present invention will typically contain one or more anti-inflammatory agents in an amount of from about 0.01 to about 1.0 wt.%.

The compositions are typically administered to the affected ophthalmic, otic er to nasal tissues by topically applying one to four drops of a sterile solution or suspension, or a comparable amount of an ointment, gel or other solid or semisolid composition, one to four times per day. However, the compositions may also be formulated as irrigating solutions that are applied to the affected ophthalmic, otic or nasal tissues during surgical procedures.

The ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions of the present invention will contain one or more compounds of formula and preferably one or more anti-inflammatory agents, in pharmaceutically acceptable vehicles. The compositions will typically have a pH in the range of 4.5 to 8.0. The ophthalmic compositions must also be formulated to have osmotic values that are compatible with the aqueous humor of the eye and ophthalmic tissues. Such osmotic values will generally be in the range of from about 200 to about 400 milliosmoles per kilogram of water ("mOsm/kg"), but will preferably be about 300 mOsm/kg.

Ophthalmic, otic and nasal pharmaceutical products are typically packaged in multidose form. Preservatives are thus required to prevent microbial contamination during use. Suitable preservatives include: polyquaterium-1, benzalkonium chloride, thimerosal, chlorobutanol, methyl paraben, propyl paraben, phenylethyl alcohol, edetate disodium, sorbic acid, or other agents known to those skilled in the art. The use of polyquaterium-1 as the antimicrobial preservative is preferred. Typically such preservatives are employed at a level of from 0.001% to 1.0% by weight.

The solubility of the components of the present compositions may be enhanced by a surfactant or other appropriate co-solvent in the composition. Such co-solvents include polysorbate 20, 60, and 80, polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene surfactants Pluronic F-68, F-84 and P-103), cyclodextrin, or other agents known to those skilled in the art.

5 Typically such co-solvents are employed at a level of from 0.01% to 2% by weight.

SThe use of viscosity enhancing agents to provide the compositions of the invention with viscosities greater than the viscosity of simple aqueous solutions may be o0 desirable to increase ocular absorption of the active compounds by the target tissues or increase the retention time in the eye, ear or nose. Such viscosity building agents include, for example, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl cellulose or other agents know to those skilled in the art. Such agents are typically employed at a level of from 0.01% to 2% by weight.

The following examples are provided to further illustrate the ophthalmic, otic and nasal compositions of the present invention.

Example 1 Ophthalmic/Otic/Nasal Solution Ingredient Amount (wt. Moxifloxacin 0.35 Sodium Acetate 0.03 Acetic Acid 0.04 Mannitol 4.60 EDTA 0.05 Benzalkonium Chloride 0.006 Water q.s. 100 Example 2 Ophthalmic/Otic/Nasal Suspension Inuredient Moxifloxacin Dexamethasone, Micronized USP Benzalkonium Chloride Edetate Disodium, USP Sodium Chloride, USP Sodium Sulfate, USP Tyloxapol, USP Hydroxyethylcel lulose Sulfuric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide, NF Purified Water, USP Amount (wt. 0.3 0.10 0.01 0.01 0.3 1.2 0.05 0.25 q.s. for pH adjustment to q.s. to 100 Example 3 Ophthalmic Ointment Ing~redient Moxifloxacin Mineral Oil, USP White petrolatium, USP Amount 0.35 q.s 100 I I Example 4 Ophthalmic Ointment Ingredient Moxifloxacin Fluorometholone Acetate, USP Chlorobutanol, Anhydrous, NF Mineral Oil,USP White Petrolatum, USP Amount 0.3 0.1 q.s. 100 The invention has been described herein by reference to certain preferred embodiments. However, as obvious variations thereon will become apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not to be considered as limited thereto.

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Claims (10)

1. A topical ophthalmic, otic or nasal pharmaceutical composition comprising an antimicrobial effective amount of one or more compounds of the formula: wherein: A is CH, CF, CCI, C-OCH 3 orN; X' is H, halogen, NH 2 or CH 3 R' is Ci to C 3 alkyl, FCH 2 CH 2 cyclopropyl or phenyl, optionally mono-, di- or tri- substituted by halogen, or A and Ri together can form a bridge of formula C-O-CH 2 CH(CH 3 R 2 is H, Ci to C 3 alkyl (optionally substituted by OH, halogen or NH 2 or

2-oxo- ,3-dioxol-4-yl-methyl; and B is a selected from the group consisting of: R3N R 3 N Y I N H H R4 Y and HR R 4 N Y -13- wherein: Y is O or CH 2 R 3 is C 2 -C5 alkoxyl, CH 2 -CO-C 6 H 5 CH 2 CH 2 CO 2 R'0 2 C-CH=C-CO 2 R', CH=CH-CO 2 R' or CH 2 CH 2 -CN, wherein: 1o R' is H or Ci to C 3 alkyl; R 4 is H, CI to C 3 alkyl, C 2 -C5 alkoxyl, CH 2 -CO-C 6 Hs, CH 2 CH 2 CO 2 R', R'0 2 C-CH=C-CO 2 CH=CH-CO 2 CH 2 CH 2 -CN or 5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3- dioxol-4-yl-methyl, wherein: R' is H or Ci to C 3 alkyl; and their pharmaceutically useful hydrates and salts; and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor. 2. A topical composition according to Claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an anti-inflammatory effective amount of a steroidal or non-steroidal anti- inflammatory agent.

3. A topical composition according to Claim 2, wherein the anti-inflammatory agent comprises a glucocorticoid.

4. A topical composition according to Claim 3, wherein the glucocorticoid is selected from the group consisting ofdexamethasone, rimexolone, prednisolone, fluorometholone, hydrocortisone, mometasone, fluticasone, beclomethasone, flunisolide, triamcinolone and budesonide.

A topical composition according to Claim 2, wherein the anti-inflammatory agent comprises a non-steroidal agent selected from the group consisting of prostaglandin H synthetase inhibitors, PAF antagonists, and PDE IV inhibitors.

6. A topical composition according to Claim 2, wherein the compound of formula (I) comprises moxifloxacin.

7. A topical composition according to Claim 6, wherein the anti-inflammatory agent s comprises dexamethasone.

8. A method of treating or preventing ophthalmic, otic or nasal infections, which comprises topically applying a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of Claim 1 to the affected ophthalmic, otic or nasal tissue.

9. A method of treating or preventing ophthalmic, otic or nasal infections and attendant inflammation, which comprises topically applying a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of Claim 2 to the affected ophthalmic, otic or nasal tissue.

10. A method of treating or preventing ophthalmic, otic or nasal infections and attendant inflammation, which comprises topically applying a therapeutically effective amount of the composition of Claim 6 to the affected ophthalmic, otic or nasal tissue. Dated 10 April, 2007 ALCON LABORATORIES, INC. Patent Attorneys for the Applicant/Nominated Person SPRUSON FERGUSON