CPC A61K 38/26 (2013.01) [A61K 9/0019 (2013.01); A61K 9/08 (2013.01); A61K 47/20 (2013.01); A61K 47/26 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An injectable solution, consisting of:
(a) a therapeutically effective amount of glucagon;
(b) at least one pharmaceutically acceptable solvent;
(c) at least one stabilizing agent;
(d) at least one sugar; and
(e) optionally, at least one pH adjusting agent;
wherein the solution does not comprise a surfactant,
wherein said injectable solution is stable and ready-to-use,
wherein pH of said solution ranges from 3.8 to 4.2,
wherein the concentration of glucagon in the injectable solution is from about 2.5 mg/mL to about 10 mg/mL,
wherein the total impurities are present in an amount less than 10% w/w when stored at 25° C./60% RH for at least 12 months,
wherein a Glucagon (16-29) impurity is present in an amount less than 2% w/w when stored at 25° C./60% RH for at least 12 months,
wherein the injectable solution is suitable for administration for at least 12 months, and
wherein the injectable solution has not been reconstituted from a lyophilized powder prior to administration.
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