Methods and pharmaceutical formulations for protecting pharmaceutical compounds from acidic environments

摘要

Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for protecting pharmaceutical compounds (or drugs) in acidic environments are provided. Methods of treatment using formulations capable of protecting pharmaceutical compounds in acidic environments are also provided. Formulations provided generally comprise a therapeutically effective amount of at least one pharmaceutical compound, and a pharmaceutically acceptable protectant. The pharmaceutically acceptable protectant of the invention generally comprises a water-soluble acid neutralizer, and a water-insoluble acid neutralizer.