POTASSIUM SALT OF (S)-OMEPRAZOLE

The present invention relates to a novel form of 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3, 5- dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H--benzimidazole, known under the generic name omeprazole. More specifically, it relates to a novel crystalline form of the potassium salt of the (S)- enantiomer of 5-methoxy-2-[[(4...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author NILSSON, MATHS
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 16.06.2009
Subjects
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

Loading…
More Information
Summary:The present invention relates to a novel form of 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3, 5- dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H--benzimidazole, known under the generic name omeprazole. More specifically, it relates to a novel crystalline form of the potassium salt of the (S)- enantiomer of 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2- pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing such a form of the potassi um salt of (S)- omeprazole and pharmaceutical compositions containing it.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20002357744