Abstract: The invention features a powdered composition including a pharmaceutically active compound and a protein or a hydrolyzed protein. In particular, the powdered composition forms a stable solution or dispersion suitable for oral administration in which the protein or the hydrolyzed protein is bound to the pharmaceutically active compound. The invention also provides a method of administering the composition, such as to a patient with dysphasia; liquid or semi-solid formulations of the composition; methods for preparing the composition; and kits including the composition.

Abstract: The invention features a powdered composition including a pharmaceutically active compound and a protein or a hydrolyzed protein. In particular, the powdered composition forms a stable solution or dispersion suitable for oral administration in which the protein or the hydrolyzed protein is bound to the pharmaceutically active compound. The invention also provides a method of administering the composition, such as to a patient with dysphasia; liquid or semi-solid formulations of the composition; methods for preparing the composition; and kits including the composition.

Abstract: The invention features a method of treating a peripheral vascular disease or a condition associated with a peripheral vascular disease by administering to a subject an effective amount of at least one phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor and at least one nitric oxide donor. The invention also features compositions formulated for topical or oral administration including at least one phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, at least one nitric oxide donor, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as kits including these compositions. These methods, compositions, and kits can optionally include other therapeutic agents.