Abstract: Treatments of cancers involve a wide range of treatment. The current invention relates to chemotherapy of tumors using taxanes, in particular docetaxel. More in particular it relates to a method for the treatment of a cancer in a patient comprising orally administering an effective dose of docetaxel, whereby side effects are controlled by preventing peak plasma levels of docetaxel that induce said side effects, whilst maintaining an effective plasma level of docetaxel to eradicate tumor cells.

Abstract: Treatments of cancers involve a wide range of treatment. The current invention relates to chemotherapy of tumors using taxanes, in particular docetaxel. More in particular it relates to a method for the treatment of a cancer in a patient comprising orally administering an effective dose of docetaxel, whereby side effects are controlled by preventing peak plasma levels of docetaxel that induce said side effects, whilst maintaining an effective plasma level of docetaxel to eradicate tumor cells.

Abstract: Described herein is sodium thiosulfate (STS) for use in preventing or reducing hearing loss in patients receiving platinum-based drugs, for example as chemotherapy to treat cancer. The invention further relates to STS gel compositions suitable for administering to the middle ear of a patient in need thereof, particularly a patient receiving platinum-based drugs.

Abstract: Treatments of cancers involve a wide range of treatment. The current invention relates to chemotherapy of tumors using taxanes, in particular docetaxel. More in particular it relates to a method for the treatment of a cancer in a patient comprising orally administering an effective dose of docetaxel, whereby side effects are controlled by preventing peak plasma levels of docetaxel that induce said side effects, whilst maintaining an effective plasma level of docetaxel to eradicate tumor cells.

Abstract: Treatments of cancers involve a wide range of treatment. The current invention relates to chemotherapy of tumors using taxanes, in particular docetaxel. More in particular it relates to achieving efficacious doses of orally administered doses docetaxel whilst maintaining acceptable safety. By providing novel means and methods, combining oral docetaxel with a CYP3A inhibitor, the inventors have established improved treatments of cancer, said methods and means providing for an improved safety profile of docetaxel as compared with the standard of treatment for docetaxel, while at the same time allowing to obtain efficacious levels of docetaxel to eradicate cancer cells.

Abstract: Ecteinascidin formulations, methods of preparing the same, articles of manufacture and kits with such formulations, and methods of treating proliferative diseases with the same formulations are provided.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of neoplastic disease and comprising the combination of a taxane, such as docetaxel, with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as ritonavir. Methods of treatment of neoplastic disease incorporating the administration of a taxane and the administration of a CYP3A4 inhibitor, either simultaneously or separately, are also included. Further, kits for carrying out the methods are included. Solid pharmaceutical taxane compositions for oral administration comprising a substantially amorphous taxane, a carrier and a surfactant are also included.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of neoplastic disease and comprising the combination of a taxane, such as docetaxel, with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as ritonavir. Methods of treatment of neoplastic disease incorporating the administration of a taxane and the administration of a CYP3A4 inhibitor, either simultaneously or separately, are also included. Further, kits for carrying out the methods are included. Solid pharmaceutical taxane compositions for oral administration comprising a substantially amorphous taxane, a carrier and a surfactant are also included.

Abstract: Ecteinascidin formulations, methods of preparing the same, articles of manufacture and kits with such formulations, and methods of treating proliferative diseases with the same formulations are provided.

Abstract: Ecteinascidin formulations, methods of preparing the same, articles of manufacture and kits with such formulations, and methods of treating proliferative diseases with the same formulations are provided.

Abstract: A stable pharmaceutical composition of a didemnin compound, comprises firstly a lyophilized didemnin preparation including water-soluble material and secondly a reconstitution solution of mixed solvents.

Abstract: Solid pharmaceutical taxane compositions for oral administration which comprise a substantially amorphous taxane, a carrier, and a surfactant, wherein the substantially amorphous taxane is prepared by a solvent evaporation method, such as spray drying. Methods of preparation of the composition and uses of the composition also are included.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of neoplastic disease and comprising the combination of a taxane, such as docetaxel, with a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as ritonavir. Methods of treatment of neoplastic disease incorporating the administration of a taxane and the administration of a CYP3A4 inhibitor, either simultaneously or separately, are also included. Further, kits for carrying out the methods are included. Solid pharmaceutical taxane compositions for oral administration comprising a substantially amorphous taxane, a carrier and a surfactant are also included.