FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an improved method for manufacture of ceftriaxone sodium of high purity, high stability and low absorbance, rendering it highly amenable for formulation into a suitable dosage form.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[6R-[6α,7β(Z)]]-7-[[(2-Amino-4-thiazolyl)(methoxyimino)acetyl]a- mino]-8-oxo-3-[[(1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-5,6-dioxo-1,2,4-triazin-3-yl)- thio]methyl]-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid or(6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)glyoxylamido]-3-[[(2,5-dihydro-6-hydrox- y-2-methyl-5-oxo-as-triazin-3-yl)thio]methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2- .0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, generically known as ceftriaxone of formula (I) is a third generationcephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration.

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It is commercially sold as the disodium hemiheptahydrate salt of formula (II), commonly referred to as ceftriaxone sodium, under the brand names Rocefin.RTM. and Rocephin(e).RTM..

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Ceftriaxone sodium manufacturer is the largest-selling intravenous (iv) cephalosporin antibiotic worldwide and has been safely prescribed for over 15 years in both adults and children. This broad spectrum antibiotic exhibits remarkable activity againstGram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, organisms responsible for the majority of community-based infections. These include upper and lower respiratory tract infections, including otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia aswell as soft tissue infections. These infections result in nearly 80 million treated patients in the United States alone. Ceftriaxone is primarily used to treat hospital in-patients.

Because of its therapeutic and commercial importance, there is always a demand for a process for manufacture of ceftriaxone sodium on industrial scale, which gives the product not only in high yield but also of superior quality and stability,thereby rendering it highly amenable for formulation into a suitable dosage form.

Ceftriaxone of formula (I) has generally been synthesised by two methods as described in the art. Both the methods involve amidification of the 7-amino function of 7-amino-3-[2,5-dihydro-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-oxo-as-triazin-3-yl]-3-cephem--4-carboxylic acid derivative of formula (A) either directly with (Z)-2-(2-amino thiazol-4-yl)-2-methoxyimino acetic acid or its reactive derivatives thereof of formula (B) [Method-I] or with a (Z)-4-halo-2-methoxyimino-butyric acid derivative of formula(C) to give a 7-substituted cephalosporin addendum of formula (D), which on reaction with thiourea forms the (Z)-2-(2-amino thiazol-4-yl)-2-oxyimino acetamido side chain and thereby, provide ceftriaxone of formula (I), after necessary deprotections, ifany of protective groups [Method-II]. The ceftriaxone (I) thus obtained is converted to the sodium salt of formula (II) by methods known in the art. The two methods of synthesis are summarized in Scheme-I.

In compounds of formula (A), (B), (C) and (D) of Method-I and II, the meanings of the groups R, R1 and X are as defined therein and the groups Y and Z represent hydrogen or a group which forms a basis that compound of formula (B) and (C) arein a reactive form.

As per Method-I, synthesis of Ceftriaxone sodium manufacturer (I) has been achieved by several ways, all differing in the choice of the reactive group Y. The following prior art methods illustrate the synthesis of ceftriaxone utilizing different reactive species asembodied in the group Y. These are, to name a few achieved through: (i) Activation of the carboxylic acid (B, wherein Y=H) as the acid halide, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Nos. JP 52-102096, JP 53-157596 and British Patent No. GB 2,025,933. Theacid halide, in particular the acid chloride is prepared by reaction of the 2-(2-amino thiazol-4-yl)-2-oxyimino acetic acid with PCl3, PCl5, SOCl2 or POCl3. (ii) Activation of the carboxylic acid (B, wherein Y=H), throughformation of its mixed anhydride, an active amide or an active ester, as disclosed in EP Patent No. 0,045,525. (iii) Activation of the carboxylic acid (B, wherein Y=H), through formation of the activated ester by reaction of the carboxylic acidgroup with an acyloxyphosphonium chloride derivative, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,317,099. The method of preparation comprises reacting the corresponding carboxylic acid derivative with triphenyl phosphine, hexachloroethane or carbontetrachloride. However, this method increases the overall cost of the coupling reaction since it involves the use of expensive triphenyl phosphine.

##STR00004## (iv) Activation of the carboxylic acid (B, wherein Y=H), through formation of the activated benzothiazolyl thioester, in turn prepared by reaction of the carboxylic acid compound with bis[benzothiazolyl-(2)]disulfide andtriphenyl phosphine, as disclosed in EP Patent Nos. EP 0 037 380. This method, however, utilizes expensive triphenyl phosphine for preparation of the activated ester. (v) Activation of the carboxylic acid (B, wherein Y=H), by derivatisation withdimethyl formiminium ceftriaxone sodium chloride chlorosulfite (DFCS), as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,037,988. The dimethyl formiminium chloride chlorosulfite (DFCS) is in turn prepared by reacting equimolar quantities of thionyl chloride and N,N-dimethylformamide atroom temperature. The method however, suffers from a drawback in that the amide forming reaction, utilizing the said activated reactive derivative can be effected in only specific solvents like benzene and toluene. (vi) Activation of the carboxylicacid (B, wherein Y=H), by derivatisation with N,N dimethyl formiminium chloride chlorosulphate (DFCCS), as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,739,346. The N,N dimethyl formiminium chloride chlorosulphate (DFCCS) is in turn prepared by reacting equimolarquantities of sulfuryl chloride and N,N dimethylformamide at room temperature. (vii) Activation of the carboxylic acid (B, wherein Y=H), as the thiophosphoryl ester, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,567,813. (viii) Activation of the carboxylicacid (B, wherein Y=H), as a 2-mercapto-5-substituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole derivative as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,388,070.

Synthesis of ceftriaxone (I) as per Method-I1 is equally widely documented in the literature. Several methods, varying subtly in the choice of the reactive group Z of compounds of formula (C) have been utilised, albeit the choice of theactivating group is primarily restricted to acid halides. A few such methods are: (a) U.S. Pat. No. 5,109,131 describes a process for preparation of 7-[2-(2-amino thiazol-4-yl)-oxyimino acetamido cephalosporin compounds, carrying a "residue of anucleophile" in the 3α-position, which includes inter alia ceftriaxone. The method utilizes tert-butyl-3-oxobutyrate as an intermediate, which is reacted as such or a reactive derivative thereof is reacted with compound of formula (A) to form the7-substituted cephalosporin addendum (D), which on reaction with thiourea gives ceftriaxone. The reactive derivatives utilised for 7-amidification as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,109,131 include acid halides, a mixed acid anhydride, an active amide oran active ester. The chemistry is summarized as shown hereinbelow in Scheme-I1 (b) European Patent No. 0,030,294 (and its equivalent in Canada, CA 1 146 165) claims ceftriaxone and its esters and a process for preparation thereof comprising thefollowing steps as described in Example-1 of said patent i.e. b.1 reacting (7R)-Amino-3-desacetoxy-3-[(2,5-dihydro-6-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-oxo-as-triaz- in-3-yl)thio]methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid (corresponding to Compound A of Scheme-I) withN,O-bis-(trimethylsilyl)-acetamide in ethyl acetate at 25° C. for 30 minutes to form the corresponding (N,O)-bis-silyl derivative; b.2 addition of a solution of 4-bromo-2-methoxyimino-3-oxo-butyryl chloride (Corresponding to Compound C ofScheme-I) in dichloromethane to the solution of the (N,O)-bis-silyl derivative in ethyl acetate thus obtained in step b.1 and after work up, crystallization of the residue from etherpetroleum ether to give(6R,7R)-7-[[4-Bromo-2-(Z)-methoxyimino]acetamido]-3-[(2,5-dihydro-6-hydro- xy-2-methyl-5-oxo-as-triazin-3-yl)thio]methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid [corresponding to compound (D) of Scheme-I];

 

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Hypertension Increase the number of patients is closely related.

International Society of Hypertension 21st Annual Meeting: About 972 million hypertension patients worldwide, accounting for 26.4% of the total number of adults; which the developed countries to 333 million hypertensive patients, developing countries 639 million people. In China, it was October 8, 2008, “Hypertension Day,” published data showed: At present, China 1.8 million patients with hypertension, hypertension awareness was 30%, 25% treatment rate, blood pressure control rate 6.1%, China’s annual number of deaths due to hypertension more than 100 million people. It is reported that the incidence of hypertension in China in recent years, the trend is also a younger age, so more and more people concerned about high blood pressure, and began to focus on healthy lifestyles.

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Punctuation according to the Guangzhou Medical Information Co., Ltd. Pharmaceutical retail market monitoring data, in August 2008, Kunming, Ningbo, antihypertensive medication in the two cities are the growth market, which grew 11.8% in Kunming, Ningbo, an increase of 20.5% . The data also show that the two cities of chemical class of antihypertensive drugs more than the overall market share of the market Jiucheng the growth momentum, while the proprietary Chinese market is relatively small, and negative growth trend.

Antihypertensive drugs currently used are: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition

Preparation (ACEI), angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), -receptor blockers (beta-blocker), calcium channel blockers (CCB), diuretics (diuretic) and proprietary anti-hypertensive broad categories. From Kunming, Ningbo, antihypertensive drugs accounting for the two cities (see Figure 2,3) point of view, CCB is now the main force of antihypertensive drug market, accounting for almost half of the share, ACEI, ARB and beta-blocker combined accounted for about 4 percent of the market.

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In the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition Preparation China, captopril, benazepril hydrochloride, enalapril maleate, perindopril combined market share of four drugs in the same category products as much as 98%. Ningbo, Changzhou, Jiangsu market opening Foote pharmaceutical tablets (captopril) occupy half, Kunming Servier pharmaceutical market is the acertil film (perindopril) to guide the market. In addition, both have good performance in the Beijing Novartis Pharma film Benazepril (benazepril hydrochloride).

Angiotensin receptor blocker in the middle, valsartan, losartan potassium, irbesartan combined market share of three drugs in the same categories of products in more than 80%. Hangzhou Minsheng Pharmaceutical’s Aprovel film (irbesartan) in absolute market share leader in Kunming, Ningbo, Hangzhou MSD Pharmaceutical Market is the film Cozaar (losartan potassium) a slight edge. In two places, the more stable market share in the same species of Beijing Novartis Pharma?? Diovan capsules (valsartan).

-receptor blocker, metoprolol, bisoprolol fumarate combined market share of the two drugs in the beta-blocker class of more than 98%. AstraZeneca metoprolol tablets (metoprolol tartrate) in Ningbo entrenched market dominance in the market ahead of Kunming. In addition, the court in Kunming, the German Merck’s Kang Xin-chip (bisoprolol fumarate) has a good momentum of growth, deserve attention.

That dominate the market almost four drugs, in addition to many drugs, antihypertensive drugs such compound, although the share of the smaller, but also has some consumer groups, such as blood pressure tablets Beijing No. 0, ZJ film, life, etc. than the mountain films.

Foreign-led rating From Table 1, Table 2 shows that, in Kunming, Ningbo, antihypertensives market share ranking in the top 10 manufacturers, more than half of foreign joint ventures, holds a leading market position and solid. amlodipine besylate

In Kunming market, compared with August 2007, of the top manufacturers changed little, AstraZeneca is still ranked No. 1, accounting for 15.9% share. Hangzhou Minsheng Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical Kunmingsainuo period followed, but into the ranks of producers, in addition to Servier Pharmaceuticals and Beijing Novartis Pharma, the market share of other companies are a bit smaller. Shows that the expansion of market scale, in addition to enterprises to market in-depth coverage, but also from new products continue to enter.

AstraZeneca operation of the market in Ningbo more calm, market share rose slightly. Beijing Novartis in Ningbo also has good results, showing that the development of Novartis on the two cities to maintain a steady state forward. Overall, manufacturers in Ningbo market share rankings changed little, but the original number 10 in Tianjin Pharmaceutical or Chubang Lik Sang, the place is of Jiangsu Yangtze River Pharmaceutical. It has been observed in the two cities in Jiangsu Yangtze River Pharmaceutical’s market share rose to varying degrees. amlodipine besylate

The manufacturer, the dominance of foreign capital joint venture will continue, which is closely related to the strength of enterprises. However, local enterprises have their unique advantages end. If Kunmingsainuo pharmaceutical market in the anti-hypertensive drugs on a loyal group of consumers, two consecutive years, ranking third of its market share. The market in Ningbo, Zhejiang and Jiangsu province’s local enterprises have good performance.

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This activity is part of an ongoing CME/CE initiative to provide information on label changes reported by the FDA. Activities of this nature will be posted on Medscape on a weekly basis.

August 16, 2007 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved safety labeling revisions to advise of drug interactions that increase the risk for myopathy/rhabdomyolysis associated with the lovastatin component of niacin extended-release/lovastatin tablets, the risks associated with concomitant use of calcium or calcium-containing solutions/products and ceftriaxone sodium manufacturer injection, drug interactions with tinidazole tablets, and the risk for Candida vaginitis in patients with bacterial vaginosis receiving a course of treatment with tinidazole.

Lovastatin Component of Advicor Linked to Drug Interactions That Increase Risk for Myopathy

On April 6, the FDA approved safety labeling revisions for niacin extended-release/lovastatin tablets ( Advicor; KOS Pharmaceuticals, Inc) to advise of certain drug interactions that increase the risk for myopathy/rhabdomyolysis associated with the lovastatin component.

As with other 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors, lovastatin may cause myopathy that presents as muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with creatine kinase levels greater than 10 times the upper limit of normal. Myopathy may also take the form of rhabdomyolysis with or without acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria, and rare fatalities have occurred.

Because lovastatin is metabolized by the cytochrome P-450 isoform 3A4 (CYP 3A4) enzyme, concomitant administration of potent CYP 3A4 inhibitors results in elevated 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A plasma activity levels and may increase the risk for myopathy. According to the FDA, serious skeletal muscle disorders (eg, rhabdomyolysis) have been reported during concomitant use of these drugs.

Drugs considered to be potent CYP 3A4 inhibitors include cyclosporine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, and other antifungal azoles; the macrolide antibiotics erythromycin and clarithromycin; the ketolide antibiotic telithromycin; HIV protease inhibitors; and nefazodone. Large quantities of grapefruit juice (> 1 quart daily) may also exert this effect.

Because of the additive effect on the risk for myopathy, the dose of niacin/lovastatin should generally not exceed 1000 mg/20 mg in patients receiving concomitant therapy with cyclosporine, danazol, or fibrates. Interruption of treatment should be considered during use of a systemic antifungal azole, macrolide antibiotic, or ketolide antibiotic.

Niacin/lovastatin tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia when use of both components is appropriate.

Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection ( Rocephin) Plus Calcium Linked to Neonate Fatalities

 

This activity is part of an ongoing CME/CE initiative to provide information on label changes reported by the FDA. Activities of this nature will be posted on Medscape on a weekly basis.

August 16, 2007 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved safety labeling revisions to advise of drug interactions that increase the risk for myopathy/rhabdomyolysis associated with the lovastatin component of niacin extended-release/lovastatin tablets, the risks associated with concomitant use of calcium or calcium-containing solutions/products and ceftriaxone sodium manufacturer injection, drug interactions with tinidazole tablets, and the risk for Candida vaginitis in patients with bacterial vaginosis receiving a course of treatment with tinidazole.

Lovastatin Component of Advicor Linked to Drug Interactions That Increase Risk for Myopathy

On April 6, the FDA approved safety labeling revisions for niacin extended-release/lovastatin tablets ( Advicor; KOS Pharmaceuticals, Inc) to advise of certain drug interactions that increase the risk for myopathy/rhabdomyolysis associated with the lovastatin component.

As with other 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors, lovastatin may cause myopathy that presents as muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with creatine kinase levels greater than 10 times the upper limit of normal. Myopathy may also take the form of rhabdomyolysis with or without acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria, and rare fatalities have occurred.

Because lovastatin is metabolized by the cytochrome P-450 isoform 3A4 (CYP 3A4) enzyme, concomitant administration of potent CYP 3A4 inhibitors results in elevated 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A plasma activity levels and may increase the risk for myopathy. According to the FDA, serious skeletal muscle disorders (eg, rhabdomyolysis) have been reported during concomitant use of these drugs.

Drugs considered to be potent CYP 3A4 inhibitors include cyclosporine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, and other antifungal azoles; the macrolide antibiotics erythromycin and clarithromycin; the ketolide antibiotic telithromycin; HIV protease inhibitors; and nefazodone. Large quantities of grapefruit juice (> 1 quart daily) may also exert this effect.

Because of the additive effect on the risk for myopathy, the dose of niacin/lovastatin should generally not exceed 1000 mg/20 mg in patients receiving concomitant therapy with cyclosporine, danazol, or fibrates. Interruption of treatment should be considered during use of a systemic antifungal azole, macrolide antibiotic, or ketolide antibiotic.

Niacin/lovastatin tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia when use of both components is appropriate.

Ceftriaxone Sodium Injection ( Rocephin) Plus Calcium Linked to Neonate Fatalities

On May 11, the FDA approved revisions to the safety labeling for ceftriaxone sodium injection ( Rocephin; Roche Pharmaceuticals, Inc) to advise of the potential risks associated with concomitant use of calcium or calcium-containing solutions and products.

Cases of fatal reactions with calcium-ceftriaxone precipitates in the lungs and kidneys of both term and premature neonates have been reported, some of which occurred when ceftriaxone and the calcium-containing products were administered by different routes at different times.

In vitro studies have shown that ceftriaxone can displace bilirubin from binding to serum albumin, potentially leading to bilirubin encephalopathy, the FDA said. Use of ceftriaxone is therefore contraindicated in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia, especially those who are premature.

Because of the risk for particulate precipitation, ceftriaxone should not be mixed with calcium-containing solutions/products or reconstituted with calcium-containing diluents such as Ringer's or Hartmann's solution.

Concomitant administration of ceftriaxone with calcium-containing solutions or products is also contraindicated, even via different infusion lines; 48 hours should elapse between the last dose of ceftriaxone and their use.

Ceftriaxone injection is indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, bacterial septicemia, skin and skin structure infections, bone and joint infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, uncomplicated  intra-abdominal infections, acute bacterial otitis media, and meningitis caused by susceptible microorganisms. It also is approved for surgical prophylaxis in patients undergoing certain procedures classified as contaminated or potentially contaminated.

Tinidazole ( Tindamax) Linked to Drug Interactions, Risk for Candida Vaginitis

On May 21, the FDA approved revisions to the safety labeling for tinidazole tablets ( Tindamax; Mission Pharmacal Co) to advise of drug interactions, the risk for Candida vaginitis in patients with bacterial vaginosis, and certain contraindications. ceftriaxone sodium manufacturer

According to clinical study data, patients receiving tinidazole for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis may be at risk for Candida vaginitis. In the study, 11 (4.7%) of 235 women developed a vaginal fungal infection.

Because tinidazole is biotransformed mainly by the cytochrome P-450 isoform 3A4 (CYP 3A4) enzyme, simultaneous administration with CYP 3A4 inducers (eg, phenobarbital, rifampin, phenytoin, and fosphenytoin) can accelerate its elimination and decrease plasma levels. Similarly, administration of CYP 3A4 inhibitors (eg, cimetidine and ketoconazole) may prolong tinidazole half-life and decrease plasma clearance, thereby increasing plasma levels.

Use of tinidazole is contraindicated in patients with a previous history of having a reaction to tinidazole or other nitroimidazole derivatives, the FDA warned, noting that reported reactions have ranged in severity from urticaria to Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Because tinidazole is excreted in breast milk at serum concentrations and can be detected in breast milk for up to 72 hours after administration, interruption of breast-feeding during therapy and for 3 days after the last dose is advised. ceftriaxone sodium manufacturer

The FDA also warned that carcinogenicity has been observed in mice and rats treated long term with metronidazole, another nitroimidazole antimicrobial. Although similar data have not been reported with tinidazole, its use should be limited to approved indications because of the similar nature of these drugs.

As with other antimicrobials, prescribing tinidazole in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk for the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

Tinidazole is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial indicated for the treatment of trichomoniasis; giardiasis and amebiasis in patients aged 3 years and older; and bacterial vaginosis in nonpregnant adult women.

 

Chemistry

A third generation cephalosporin, ceftriaxone sodium occurs as white to yellowish-orange crystalline powder. It is soluble in water (400 mg/ml at 25°C). Potencies of commercial products are expressed in terms of ceftriaxone. One gram of ceftriaxone sodium contains 3.6 mEq of sodium.

Storage – Stability – Compatibility

The sterile powder for reconstitution should be stored at, or below 25°C and protected from light.

After reconstituting with either 0.9% sodium chloride or D5W, ceftriaxone solutions (at concentrations of approximately 100 mg/ml) are stable for 3 days at room temperature and for 10 days when refrigerated. Solutions of concentrations of 250 mg/ml are stable for 24 hours at room temperature and 3 days when refrigerated. At concentrations of 10-40 mg/ml solutions frozen at -20°C are stable for 26 weeks. The manufacturer does not recommend admixing any other anti-infective drugs with ceftriaxone sodium manufacturer.

Pharmacology

Ceftriaxone is a third generation injectable cephalosporin agent. For more information, refer to the monograph: Cephalosporins, General Information.

Ceftriaxone sodium: Uses – Indications

Ceftriaxone is used to treat serious infections, particularly against susceptible Enterobacteriaceae that are not susceptible to other less expensive agents or when aminoglycosides are not indicated (due to their potential toxicity). Its long half life, good CNS penetration, and activity against Borrelia burgdorferi also has made it a potential choice for treating Lyme’s disease.

Pharmacokinetics

Ceftriaxone is not absorbed after oral administration and must be given par-enterally. It is widely distributed throughout the body; CSF levels are higher when meninges are inflamed. Ceftriaxone crosses the placenta and enters maternal milk in low concentrations; no documented adverse effects to offspring have been noted. Ceftriaxone is excreted by both renal and non-renal mechanisms and in humans, elimination half-lives are approximately 6-11 hours. Dosage adjustments generally are not required for patients with renal insufficiency (unless severely uremic) or with hepatic impairment.

Contraindications – Precautions – Reproductive Safety

Only prior allergic reaction to cephalosporins contraindicates ceftriaxone’s use. In humans documented hypersensitive to penicillin, up to 16% may also be allergic to cephalosporins. The veterinary significance of this is unclear.

Although bleeding times have only been reported rarely in humans, ceftriaxone should be used with caution in patients with vitamin K utilization or synthesis abnormalities (e.g., severe hepatic disease).

No teratogenic effects were demonstrated in studies in pregnant mice and rats given up to 20 times labeled doses of ceftriaxone.

Adverse Effects – Warnings

Because veterinary usage of ceftriaxone is very limited, an accurate adverse effect profile has not been determined. The following adverse effects have been reported in humans and may or may not apply to veterinary patients: hematologic effects, including eosinophilia (6%), thrombocytosis (5%), leukopenia (2%) and more rarely, anemia, neutropenia, lymphopenia and thrombocytopenia. Approximately 2-4% of humans get diarrhea. Very high dosages (100 mg/kg/day) in dogs have caused a “sludge” in bile. Hypersensitivity reactions (usually a rash) have been noted. Increased serum concentrations of liver enzymes, BUN, creatinine, and urine casts have been described in about 1-3% of patients. When given IM, pain may be noted at the injection site.

Overdosage – Acute Toxicity

Limited information available; overdoses should be monitored and treated symptomatically and supportively if required.

Ceftriaxone sodium: Drug Interactions

Synergism against some Enterobacteriaceae (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa) may be attained if using cefoperazone with an aminoglycoside (e.g., gentamicin, amikacin).

Organisms with a high degree of resistance to both ceftriaxone and the aminoglycoside are unlikely to be affected when the two drugs are used together.

Probenecid does not have an effect on ceftriaxone elimination.

Laboratory Considerations

When using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion procedures for testing susceptibility, a specific 30 micrograms ceftriaxone sodium manufacturer disk should be used. A cephalosporin-class disk containing cephalothin should not be used to test for ceftriaxone susceptibility. An inhibition zone of 18 mm or more indicates susceptibility; 14-17 mm, intermediate; and 13 mm or less, resistant.

When using a dilution susceptibility procedure, an organism with a MIC of 16 micrograms/ml or less is considered susceptible and 64 micrograms/ml or greater is considered resistant. With either method, infections caused by organisms with intermediate susceptibility may be effectively treated if the infection is limited to tissues where the drug is concentrated or if a higher than normal dose is used.

Ceftriaxone, like most other cephalosporins, may cause a false-positive urine glucose determination when using the cupric sulfate solution test (e.g., Clinitest).

Ceftriaxone sodium, in very high concentrations (50 micrograms/ml or greater) may cause falsely elevated serum creatinine levels when manual methods of testing are used. Automated methods do not appear to be affected.

 

MANITOBA ADDS NEW DRUGS TO PHARMACARE FOR CANCER, DIABETES, HIV AND DEPRESSION

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Eight New Drugs, 29 New Generics Now Covered; Generic Pricing Framework Achieving Savings for Manitobans: Oswald

Manitobans with serious medical conditions including cancer, diabetes, depression, hypertension, glaucoma, HIV and hepatitis B will benefit from new, effective treatment options now covered by the province's pharmacare program, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced today.

"We continue to seek safe, cost-effective generic alternatives to brand-name drugs and use the savings to expand the list of other life-improving drugs," said Oswald. "For example, the province is able to offset the costs of the cancer treatment agent Revlimid through savings from the use of other new generic drugs."

Previously, Revlimid was approved for reimbursement only on a case-by-case basis. It will now be approved for coverage through the Exception Drug Status (EDS) program for individuals who meet established criteria suffering from multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. amlodipine besylate

The eight new therapeutic drugs added to the province's pharmacare program are:

· Revlimid, an oral cancer agent;

· Apidra, insulin for diabetes;

· Cymbalta, for depression and diabetic neuropathic pain;

· Coversyl Plus HD, for hypertension;

· Volibris, for pulmonary arterial hypertension;

· Azarga, for glaucoma;

· Viread, for HIV and hepatitis B; and

· Yaz, an oral contraceptive.

Earlier this year, a generic version of the most prescribed high blood-pressure medicine in the world, amlodipine besylate, was added to pharmacare. At that time, Manitoba secured the best published price in the country, resulting in significant long-term savings for Manitobans, the minister said. The price has now been lowered for Manitobans by adding a second generic version. A total of 29 generic drugs are being added to the list of drugs approved for coverage in Manitoba, resulting in annual savings of more than $2 million. These changes come into effect Sept. 9.

The province has added 2,500 new drugs to the approved pharmacare list since 1999. The average annual benefit paid to pharmacare recipients has more than doubled in that time to $2,726 (as of 2008-09).

The Manitoba Pharmacare Program is a universal prescription drug benefit program available for any Manitoban whose income is seriously affected by high prescription drug costs. Pharmacare covers 100 per cent of eligible drug costs once the annual income-based deductible is reached, regardless of age or medical condition. In the 2008-09 fiscal year, $229 million was invested in pharmacare.

 

NORVASC (amlodipine besylate) Safety Information:

NORVASC is indicated for high blood pressure and angina. In clinical trials, the most common side effects for NORVASC versus placebo were edema (8.3% vs 2.4%), headache (7.3% vs 7.8%), fatigue (4.5% vs 2.8%), and dizziness (3.2% vs 3.4%).

Caduet Safety Information:

Caduet is a prescription drug that combines two medicines, NORVASC (amlodipine besylate) and Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium). NORVASC is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chest pain (angina), or blocked arteries of the heart (coronary artery disease); Lipitor is used along with diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol. It is also used to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with multiple risk factors for heart disease – such as family history, high blood pressure, age, low HDL-C, or smoking.

Lipitor is also used in patients with type 2 diabetes and at least one other risk factor for heart disease such as high blood pressure, smoking or complications of diabetes, including eye disease and protein in urine, to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Caduet is not for everyone. It is not for those with liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing, are pregnant, or may become pregnant. If you take Caduet, tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness. This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side effects. Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take. This may help avoid serious drug interactions. Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver function before and during treatment and may adjust your dose. If you have any heart problems, be sure to tell your doctor. The most common side effects are edema, headache and dizziness. They tend to be mild and often go away.

Caduet is one of many options for treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol, in addition to diet and exercise, that you and your doctor can consider.

 

Results of a new study presented at the American Society of Hypertension (ASH) annual meeting, found that the investigational triple combination therapy of olmesartan medoxomil (OM), amlodipine besylate (AML), and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), demonstrated significantly greater mean reductions in blood pressure as compared with corresponding dual combination therapy.

"This study demonstrated that treating patients with a triple combination therapy regimen of olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide, each medication with a different mechanism of action, is more effective at lowering blood pressure than combining any of the two medications. This is important because many patients with hypertension fail to reach recommended blood pressure targets even when taking more than one therapy," Suzanne Oparil, MD, professor of medicine and physiology and biophysics at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, says.

The study, presented in May, also found that at week 12, a significantly greater percentage of patients treated with the investigational OM/AML/HCTZ 40/10/25 mg therapy reached blood pressure goal (<140/90 mmHg or <130/80 mmHg for patients with diabetes), as compared with corresponding dual components (64.3% vs 34.9%-46.6%).

The study included 2,492 patients with moderate-to-severe hypertension.

According to Dr Oparil, other studies have shown that combination therapy with two or more drugs provides better blood pressure control than single therapy alone, "which in turn may prevent more cardiovascular events, which would help to reduce costs associated with hospitalizations or the need for specialized medical procedures, as well as fewer office visits to monitor blood pressure and titrate doses of antihypertensive medication," she says

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Triple combination therapy of olmesartan medoxomil (OM), amlodipine besylate (AML), and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), demonstrated greater mean reductions in blood pressure

Dr Oparil added that patients would likely have better adherence to medication in that they are more likely to follow the prescription of taking one single pill a day, which consists of three different medications, than following the prescription for three separate medications.

At this time, she says there are very few new drug classes being developed for the treatment of hypertension. "However, the market is focusing on developing more dual and triple combination therapies because we know most hypertension cannot be adequately controlled with monotherapy alone," she says.

Dr. Oparil is an advisor/consultant for Forest, Daiichi Sankyo, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Sanofi-Aventis, The Salt Institute, NicOx, and Boehringer-Ingelheim. She received grant/research support from Daiichi Sankyo, Novartis, Gilead, Forest and Takeda. She is part of the speaker's bureau/speaking/teaching for Daiichi Sankyo, Forest and Merck. She is a member of the American Society of Hypertension board of directors.

 

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The present invention provides a process for the preparing and isolating substantially pure sodium, 7-[2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetamido]-3-ac etoxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylate, having Formula VII  embedded image

In one embodiment, a process is provided for the production of cefotaxime sodium and the sodium salt of Cefotaxime. The process includes a reaction of 2-(2-chloroaceta-midothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetyl chloride with 7-aminocephalosporanic acid (7-ACA) in aqueous isopropyl alcohol to obtain an amino protected Cefotaxime having Formula V: embedded image

The chloroacetyl group of Formula V compound is de-protected using thiourea and a mild base in a mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol. The pH of the reaction mixture is raised to about 3.0 to obtain a white precipitate of Cefotaxime with high purity. The sodium salt of Cefotaxime is obtained by reacting the sodium-2-ethylhexanoate in the presence of triethylamine and a mixture of organic solvents. Finally, Sodium, 7-[2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetamido]-3-ac etoxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylate is obtained in more than 99% HPLC pure form without any unknown impurity in more than 0.1%.

These and other aspects of the invention will be apparent from the accompanying specification. In no event, however, should the above summaries or the terminology employed for the purpose of describing particular embodiments be construed as limitations on the claimed subject matter, which subject matter is defined solely by the attached claims, as may be amended during prosecution. The present invention provides a simple and efficient process for the preparation of a cephalosporin, e.g., Cefotaxime Sodium (Formula VII). The process of invention uses inexpensive and readily available starting materials, short reaction times, and simple isolation processes to provide Cefotaxime Sodium in excellent purity.

The process of present invention comprises protection of the exocyclic amino unctional group of 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetic acid (Formula I) with chloroacetyl chloride in N,N-dimethylacetamide as shown in the reaction scheme below: embedded image

The chloroacetyl chloride is added at a low temperature, with stirring. After the addition is complete the temperature is allowed to rise to 30 to 35° C. and stirring is continued until the amino group is completely protected. The crude reaction mixture is poured into water to precipitate out the 2-(2-chloroacetylaminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetic acid (Formula II). The precipitate of the title compound is obtained, after filtration and vacuum drying, in quantitative yield.

The carboxy group of 2-(2-chloroacetylaminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxy-iminoaceti c acid is converted to an acid chloride by reacting the acid with phosphorous pentachloride at a temperature of from about −10 to about 25° C., more preferably the reaction temperature is from about −5 to about 10° C. 2-(2-Chloroacetylaminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetyl chloride (Formula III); embedded image
is obtained as solid after filtration and vacuum drying. The product obtained is used for acylation in the next step, without any further purification.

The synthesis of 7-[2-(2-Chloroacetamidothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyimino)-ace tamido]-3-acetoxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid (N-Chloroacetamido cefotaxime sodium manufacturer , (Formula V); embedded image
is carried out by acylating 7-Amino-3-acetoxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid, (Formula IV); embedded image
with 2-(2-chloroacetylaminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetyl chloride (Formula III) in aqueous isopropanol, in the presence of a base. Examples of suitable bases for this reaction include alkali metal carbonate or alkali metal hydroxide. Examples of suitable bases include sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide. The acylation reaction is maintained at a temperature of from about −10 to about 30° C. Preferably, the reaction temperature is from about −5 to about 10° C. The acylation process is usually complete within about 15 to 20 minutes. After the acylation reaction is complete, the pH of the reaction mixture is adjusted to about 2.0 to about 4.0, more preferrably, from about.2.5 to about 3.0, using dilute hydrochloric acid solution to obtain a precipitate of the N-chloroacetamido cefotaxime acid (Formula V). The precipitate obtained from the reaction is isolated by filtration.

In another embodiment, the amino group of 7-[2-(2-chloroacetamidothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoaceta mido]-3-acetoxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid is de-protected. The de-protection of the amino group is carried out in water or a mixture of water and alcohol. Alcohols suitable for this reaction include methanol, ethanol or isopropanol. More particularly, a mixture of water and isopropanol is preferred as solvent. The chloroacetyl group from Formula V is removed in the presence of thiourea at a pH of from about 5.0 to about 8.0, more preferably, of from about 6.5 to about 7.5. The pH is adjusted using a base selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates or alkali metal hydroxides. The reaction is carried out at temperature of from about 10° C. to about 40° C., preferably at a temperature of from about 20° C. to 30° C. The reaction usually is complete in about 6 to 8 hours. The pH of the reaction mixture is adjusted to about 2.0 to about 4.0, most preferably, from about 2.7 to about 3.0 to obtain a precipitate of Cefotaxime sodium sterile having Formula VI: embedded image

Cefotaxime acid is converted to cefotaxime sodium (Formula VII); embedded image
in a mixture of methanol and ethyl acetate in presence of triethylamine and sodium-2-ethylhexanonate. The product is precipitated by addition of excess ethyl acetate which on filtration provides final product (Formula VII) as solid mass. The Cefotaxime Sodium prepared by the process of the invention is obtained in good yield and high purity.

The purity of the Cefotaxime Sodium obtained by the above process is greater than 99% (HPLC assessment) and no unknown impurity is observed in greater than 0.10%. The process repeatedly provides a product with absorbance value not greater than 0.07 at 430 nm.

The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of 7-[2-(2-aminpthiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetamido]-3-ac etoxymethyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid ( cefotaxime sodium ) and its sodium salt. The synthesis of Cefotaxime includes the reaction of 2-(2-chloroacetamidothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyiminoacetyl chloride with 7-aminocephalo-sporanic acid (7-ACA) in a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. The amino protected Cefotaxime is subsequently de-protected using thiourea and a mild base in aqueous isopropyl alcohol to obtain Cefotaxime acid. The acid is converted into the sodium salt using sodium-2-ethylhexanoate in of ethyl acetate, methanol and triethylamine to obtain Cefotaxime sodium in greater than 99% HPLC purity.

Cefotaxime, frequently sold under the brand name Claforan, is a drug used to prevent and treat a number of bacterial infections. Users of Cefotaxime may experience numerous side effects ranging from mild to severe, depending upon the dosage and other variables.Cefotaxime is a prescription drug classified as a cephalosporin antibiotic that treats severe life-threatening infections arising after surgery. Cefotaxime is most frequently used in post-op situations, but can also be used before or during surgery as a preventative measure. Cefotaxime sodium sterile is also useful in cases of bacterial infection not associated with surgery.

Cephalosporin antibiotics inhibit bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of essential structural components of the bacterial cell wall. They are considered as highly effective antibiotics with low toxicity and can be used for treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections. A number of cephalosporin derivatives have been discovered with increased potency and improved stability. Ochiai et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 4,098,888) disclose cephem compounds and processes for their preparation. Heymes et al. (U.S. Pat. No.4,152,432) disclose 3-acetoxymethyl-7-(iminoacetamido)cephalosporonic acid derivatives, in particular cefotaxime, and process for preparing the derivatives.

Cefotaxime causes a few common side effects including headache, nausea, vomiting and mild diarrhea. Though common and less serious than other side effects, the persistence or intensifying of one or multiple side effects from the above list signals a more serious problem. In such an event, seek immediate medical attention.According to Drugs.com, users of cefotaxime sodiums have experienced the following serious side effects: fever, irregular heartbeat, pain and swelling at the injection site, bloody stool, irregular urination, yellowing of the skin, seizures, severe skin irritation or rash, severe nausea, stomach pain, severe vomiting, easy bleeding or bruising, white patches in the mouth and tiredness. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea occur in about 1.4 percent of patients. Headache and seizures occur in less than 1 percent of cases. Allergic reaction, including severe swelling of the face or throat, may also occur as a result of treatment. Contact your doctor immediately in the case of any of the preceding side effects.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,767,852 discloses a process for the preparation of known 2-oxyiminoacetamido-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid derivatives, including cefotaxime and ceftriaxone, by acylating 7-amino-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid derivatives already substituted at the 3-position with 2-mercaptobenzothiazolyl-(Z)-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-metho xyiminoacetate, the latter being often referred to as MAEM. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 5,026,843 discloses a process for preparing ceftriaxone disodium salt hemi-heptahydrate. As the first step in the process disclosed in that patent, 7-amino-cephalosporanic acid (7-ACA) already suitably substituted at the 3-position is acylated at the 7-position using MAEM as the acylating agent. MAEM has become the standard acylating agent for the preparation of cephalosporins having an oximino group and a 2-aminothiazolyl group in the 7-acylamido side chain. However, a byproduct of this reaction is the toxic compound, viz., 2-mercaptobenzothiazole.

Cefotaxime sodium manufacturer should be used exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Cefotaxime is taken as an injection. You should not shake the mixture before use. Be sure to rotate injection sites to avoid scarring. Do not attempt injection if you are not specifically clear about the injection protocol. If injecting at home, make sure to mix thoroughly, use clean needles every time and store the medication in a refrigerator.U.S. Pat. No. 5,317,099 discloses a process for the synthesis of β-lactam derivatives such as cefotaxime and ceftriaxone in which silylated 7-ACA is acylated with acyloxyphosphonium chloride derivative of 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyimino acetic acid, which in turn is prepared from triphenylphosphine (TPP), hexachloroethane or carbon tetrachloride and 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-syn-methoxyimino acetic acid. However, the use of TPP as a reactant can increase the overall cost to prepare the cefotaxime.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,037,988 discloses a process for the production of cephalosporins, in particular cefotaxime and ceftrioxane, in which an activated form of an organic acid, i.e., 2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-oxyiminoacetyl sulfitedialkyl-formiminium halide hydrohalide having Formula A is coupled with a 7-aminocephalosporanic acid derivative.Cefotaxime should never be used to treat viral infections. Long term use of the product can lead to a second infection. Use with extreme caution in the elderly and children under 10. If pregnant or breast-feeding, contact your doctor before using cefotaxime sodium . Even if the infection clears, use Cefotaxime for the prescribed time or the infection may not be fully cured.
Thus, there is a need for an efficient and inexpensive synthesis of Cefotaxime having high purity.