Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intranasal pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the present invention is directed to sustained, enhanced delivery of pharmaceutical agents across the nasal mucosa for systemic drug delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of treating or preventing organophosphorus poisoning. In particular, the present invention is directed to use of intranasal formulations comprising rivastigmine for treating or preventing organophosphorus poisoning.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intranasal pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the present invention is directed to sustained, enhanced delivery of pharmaceutical agents across the nasal mucosa for systemic drug delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intranasal pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the present invention is directed to sustained, enhanced delivery of pharmaceutical agents across the nasal mucosa for systemic drug delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intranasal pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the present invention is directed to sustained, enhanced delivery of pharmaceutical agents across the nasal mucosa for systemic drug delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intranasal pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the present invention is directed to sustained, enhanced delivery of pharmaceutical agents across the nasal mucosa for systemic drug delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intranasal pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, the present invention is directed to sustained, enhanced delivery of pharmaceutical agents across the nasal mucosa for systemic drug delivery.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for transdermal delivery comprising one or more physiologically active agents; one or more dermal penetration enhancers; and a volatile pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprising a volatile solvent; and wherein the physiologically active agent and dermal penetration enhancer form an amorphous deposit upon evaporation of the volatile carrier, said amorphous deposit forming a reservoir within the stratum corneum; and (A) wherein the composition has a release rate profile of physiologically active agent so as to provide a ratio of the maximum concentration (Cmax) to the average concentration (Cavg) for the physiologically active agent over the dosage interval within the range of 1 to 10.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for transdermal delivery comprising one or more physiologically active agents; one or more dermal penetration enhancers; and a volatile pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprising a volatile solvent; and wherein the physiologically active agent and dermal penetration enhancer form an amorphous deposit upon evaporation of the volatile carrier, said amorphous deposit forming a reservoir within the stratum corneum; and (A) wherein the composition has a release rate profile of physiologically active agent so as to provide a ratio of the maximum concentration (Cmax) to the average concentration (Cavg) for the physiologically active agent over the dosage interval within the range of 1 to 10.

Abstract: A diagnostic system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes i) an input interface for use by a person to submit user profile data, physical data and psychological data to the system, the physical data representing heart rate, blood pressure, and other biophysical parameters of the person, the psychological data representing quality of life and needs satisfaction and other psychological parameters of the person, ii) an analyzer for processing the physical data and psychological data to generate risk profile data based on criteria data for conditions and iii) an output interface for providing risk profile displays using the risk profile data to present for the person risk levels associated with the conditions.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for transdermal delivery comprising one or more physiologically active agents; one or more dermal penetration enhancers; and a volatile pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprising a volatile solvent; and wherein the physiologically active agent and dermal penetration enhancer form an amorphous deposit upon evaporation of the volatile carrier, said amorphous deposit forming a reservoir within the stratum corneum; and (A) wherein the composition has a release rate profile of physiologically active agent so as to provide a ratio of the maximum concentration (Cmax) to the average concentration (Cavg) for the physiologically active agent over the dosage interval within the range of 1 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition in an animal comprising administering to a mucosal membrane of said animal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a drug delivery system comprising at least one physiologically active agent or prodrug thereof and at least one penetration enhancer selected from safe ester sunscreens.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for transdermal delivery comprising one or more physiologically active agents; one or more dermal penetration enhancers; and a volatile pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprising a volatile solvent; and wherein the physiologically active agent and dermal penetration enhancer form an amorphous deposit upon evaporation of the volatile carrier, said amorphous deposit forming a reservoir within the stratum corneum; and (A) wherein the composition has a release rate profile of physiologically active agent so as to provide a ratio of the maximum concentration (Cmax) to the average concentration (Cavg) for the physiologically active agent over the dosage interval within the range of 1 to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition in an animal comprising administering to a mucosal membrane of said animal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a drug delivery system comprising at least one physiologically active agent or prodrug thereof and at least one penetration enhancer selected from safe ester sunscreens.

Abstract: Invention relates to a method for transdermal delivery of a topically applied physiologically active agent comprising: providing a micro-projection apparatus comprising an array of microprojections (3) extending from a substrate; applying the array of micro-projections to an area of skin to form an array of microscopic holes therein; and contacting the area of skin with a transdermal composition comprising a physiologically active agent and at least one penetration enhancer wherein the formation of the microscopic holes and penetration enhancer facilitate transdermal delivery of the physiologically active agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition in an animal comprising administering to a mucosal membrane of said animal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a drug delivery system comprising at least one physiologically active agent or prodrug thereof and at least one penetration enhancer selected from safe ester sunscreens.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transdermal drug delivery system which comprises: a therapeutically effective amount of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; at least one dermal penetration enhancer, which is a safe skin-tolerant ester sunscreen ester; and at least one volatile liquid. The invention also provides a method for administering at least one systemic or locally acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to an animal which comprises applying an effective amount of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in the form of the drug delivery system of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition in an animal comprising administering to a mucosal membrane of said animal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a drug delivery system comprising at least one physiologically active agent or prodrug thereof and at least one penetration enhancer selected from safe ester sunscreens.

Abstract: A method of treatment or prophylaxis of a cutaneous lesion in an animal the method comprising topically applying to an area of skin of the animal a composition comprising: one or more metal chelators; one or more transforming growth factor modulators; and one or more dermal penetration enhancers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a topical drug delivery system which comprises: a therapeutically effective amount of an antifungal agent; at least one dermal penetration enhancer, which is a safe skin-tolerant ester sunscreen ester; and a volatile liquid. The invention also provides a method for administering at least one systemic acting antifungal agent to an animal which comprises applying an effective amount of the antifungal agent in the form of the drug delivery system of the present invention.