Abstract: The present invention provides a composition exhibiting delayed transit through the gastrointestinal tract comprising one or more active agents, fenugreek fiber and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present invention further relates to gastroretentive dosage forms comprising fenugreek fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition simultaneously having a rapid acting property and a long-acting property, comprising a sustained-release part coated with a water-insoluble polymer on the surface, comprising a first active pharmaceutical ingredient, at least one release control base selected from the group consisting of water-insoluble polymer, and water-soluble viscous polymer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and, an immediate release part comprising a second active pharmaceutical ingredient and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable and implantable devices for the in situ delivery of a pharmaceutical composition to a human or animal that comprise a generally discoid body, having at least one aperture through which the body is anchorable by suture, and that are formed from biodegradable polymeric compositions. The invention relates to methods of manufacturing devices for the in situ delivery of a pharmaceutical composition to a human or animal that comprise a generally discoid body, having at least one aperture through which the body is anchorable by suture, and that are formed from biodegradable polymeric compositions. The invention relates to a therapeutic method that comprises inserting a biodegradable and implantable device that comprises a generally discoid body, having at least one aperture through which the body is anchorable by suture, and that is formed from a biodegradable polymeric composition, into a body cavity of a human or animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds and methods for treating or preventing a viral infection, by administering a monophosphorylated prodrug of acyclovir or monophosphorylated derivative of an acyclovir prodrug to a subject suffering from or susceptible (to a viral infection, such as HIV infection.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The purpose of present invention is to provide a medicine which has low contamination with a fine-pulverizing medium, is safe and has improved bioavailability. [Solution] A method for producing a composite organic compound powder for medical use is used which comprises: mixing a poorly water-soluble and crystalline organic compound powder, a physiologically acceptable salt, a physiologically acceptable polyol, and a carboxyvinyl polymer and fine-pulverizing the organic compound powder; and removing at least the salt and the polyol during or after fine-pulverizing.

Abstract: Methods to treat various herpes viral infections using the natural product artemisinin and derivatives of that compound are described. The methods are especially applicable for treatment of conditions associated with HHV-6, and are also applicable to the treatment of conditions that are induced or exacerbated by an HHV-6 infection or by a reactivation of a latent stage of an HHV-6 infection.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a ceramic nanosystem constructed for releasing medications in a controlled manner, in the treatment of human beings and animals presenting an organic deficiency which requires the application of said medications. The present invention further refers to the method for preparing said nanosystem, in the form of a ceramic matrix, and also to the method of incorporating a drug to said ceramic matrix, forming a tablet.

Abstract: The field of the present invention is that of oral pharmaceutical forms of at least one active principle AP whose solubility varies greatly as a function of the gastric pH, and also treatments and administration methods relating thereto. The invention relates to the use, in an oral pharmaceutical form comprising AP, of a coating or of a matrix including the said AP and allowing the controlled release of the said AP, in order for this form administered orally to a sample of individuals to lead, irrespective of the fed or fasted state of the individuals, to a reduction in the inter- and/or intra-individual standard deviation of the Cmax, which makes it possible to ensure lower variability of the efficacy and of the therapeutic safety of the pharmaceutical form, compared with an immediate-release AP pharmaceutical form administered to this same sample of individuals, at the same dose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment or prevention of muco-cutaneous herpes simplex virus diseases using prolonged release mucoadhesive buccal tablets comprising an acyclic guanosine antiviral agent. These tablets are particularly suitable for the treatment or prevention of orofacial herpes.

Abstract: An oral dosage form comprising, (i) an erodable core, which core comprises a pharmaceutically active weak base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; and (ii) an erodable coating surrounding said core, which coating comprises one or more openings extending substantially completely through said coating but not penetrating said core and communicating from the environment of use to said core; characterised in that release of the pharmaceutically active weak base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof from the dosage form occurs through the said opening(s) by the erosion of said erodable core and through erosion of said erodable coating under pre-determined pH conditions; a process for preparing such a dosage form and the use of such a dosage form in medicine.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating subjects with an oxazaphosphorines, methods of identifying subjects that are suitable for oxazaphosphorine treatment, and systems for ensuring the safety and efficacy of a treatment that includes oxazaphosphorine administration.

Abstract: The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration with the modified release of active principle(s), excluding amoxicillin, said formulations consisting of suspensions of coated particles of active principles (microcapsules). According to the invention, the microcapsules constituting the disperse phase of the suspension are designed to allow the modified release of the active principle(s) according to a profile that does not change during the storage of the liquid suspension. To do this the inventors propose the selection of a specific coating composition for the microcapsules which consists of at least four components that allow these microcapsules to be stored in water without modifying their properties of modified release of the active principle, this liquid phase furthermore being saturated with active principle(s).

Abstract: Polymer surfaces coated with organometallic layers, wherein the organometallic layers and polymer surfaces have functional groups that react to bond the organometallic layer to the polymer surface with organometallic functional groups remaining unreacted for the subsequent covalent attachment of organic overlayers. Coating methods and coated articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Anti-herpetic material such as 2-aminopurine derivatives, e.g., the aminocyclopropylcarboxylate derivatives of acyclovir, penciclovir, and ganciclovir, are described to prevent or treat autoimmune disease or a disease originating from an abnormal functioning of the sympathetic chain in a human subject. Prolonged use of the anti-herpetic compounds reduces prodrome, vesicle formation and viral shedding. The anti-herpetic compounds may be administered alone or in combination with a compound that reduces the rate of renal excretion of the anti-herpetic compound. The anti-herpetic compounds are particularly useful when administered at a level equivalent in activity to at—least about 150 mg/kg famciclovir per day.

Abstract: Anti-herpetic material such as 2-amino purine derivatives to prevent or treat autoimmune disease or a disease originating from an abnormal functioning of the sympathetic chain in a human subject. The disease is often of a tissue or organ associated with decreased blood flow to the tissue or organ (correlated with hypertonicity of the vessels feeding the tissue or organ). The treatment reduces inflammation, scarring, destruction, and pain in the tissue or organ affected and returns the tissue or organ to nearly normal functioning, while showing none of the side effects of previous treatments. Prolonged use of the anti-herpetic compounds reduces prodrome, vesicle formation and viral shedding. The anti-herpetic compounds may be administered alone or in combination with a compound that reduces the rate of renal excretion of the anti-herpetic compound. The anti-herpetic compounds are particularly useful when administered at a level equivalent in activity to 250 mg/kg famciclovir per day.

Abstract: There is provided a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antimycotic agent and an antiviral agent, useful for prophylaxis and/or treatment of an associated infection and/or disease and a method of manufacturing thereof.

Abstract: A method of treating an undesirable AC8-related condition in a mammal is provided comprising the step of inhibiting AC8 in the mammal

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating viral disorders via the administration of an inducing agent and an anti-viral agent. In one embodiment, the inducing agent and the anti-viral agent are administered for about five days, and the anti-viral agent is subsequently administered without the inducing agent for an additional period of about sixteen days for a total cycle of about 21 days.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for transmucosal drug delivery. The transmucosal drug delivery device may include a housing configured for intralumenal deployment, such as intravaginally, into a human or animal subject; a drug-dispensing portion which contains at least one drug, the drug-dispensing portion being configured to dispense the drug from the housing by positive displacement; and a permeability enhancer-dispensing portion configured to release or generate a permeability enhancing substance to disrupt at least one region of a mucosal barrier adjacent to the housing at a selected time while intralumenally deployed in the human or animal subject. The device may be operable to dispense the drug from the housing to a region of the mucosal barrier disrupted by the permeability enhancing substance.

Abstract: The invention relates to (among other things) oligomer-nitrogenous base conjugates and related compounds. A conjugate of the invention, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibits advantages over unconjugated nitrogenous base compounds.

Abstract: A liquid composition suitable for topical use comprising is provided that includes a phospholipid foaming agent and at least one solvent; and a pharmaceutically acceptable active agent; wherein the liquid composition is capable of mechanically foaming without an additional propellant; and wherein upon mechanical foaming of 250 ml of the liquid composition results in a foam with a foam volume of at least about 400 ml and a foam stability wherein at least about 50% of the foam volume is still present after about 5 minutes at 25° C., as determined using a SITA foam measurement. Also provided herein are methods of making disclosed compositions and methods of use.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a prolonged release bioadhesive mucosal therapeutic system containing at least one active principle, with an active principle dissolution test of more than 70% over 8 hours and to a method for its preparation. Said bioadhesive therapeutic system comprises quantities of natural proteins representing at least 50% by weight of active principle and at least 20% by weight of said tablet, between 10% and 20% of a hydrophilic polymer, and compression excipients, and comprising between 4% and 10% of an alkali metal alkylsulphate to reinforce the local availability of active principle and between 0.1% and 1% of a monohydrate sugar.

Abstract: Novel N-acylated, O-acylated and (bis or tris)-N,O-acylated derivatives of purinic and pyrimidinic nucleoside analogs, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, and uses thereof for treating proliferative diseases or disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a solid unit dosage form comprising: one or more of pharmaceutically active ingredients selected from valacyclovir, olanzapine, voriconazole, topotecan, artesunate, amodiaquine, guggulosterone, ramipril, telmisartan, tibolone, atorvastatin, simvastatin, amlodipine, ezetimibe, fenofibrate, tacrolimus, valgancyclovir, valsartan, clopidrogel, estradiol, trenbolone, efavirenz, metformin, pseudoephedrine, verapamil, felodipine, valproic acid/sodium valproate, mesalamine, hydrochlorothiazide, levosulpiride, nelfinavir, cefixime and cefpodoxime proxetil in combination with a water insoluble polymer and/or a water soluble polymer. Methods for making the pharmaceutical composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions and methods for their use are provided comprising water and a surfactant polymer system comprising a Poloxamer at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 15% by weight; wherein when the Poloxamer is between about 0.1% to about 5% Poloxamer. The composition can further comprise a supporting agent comprising a non-ionic surface active agent or a supporting agent comprising a non surfactant polymer or polysaccharide and an active agent, where the Poloxamer is capable of fixing the composition on delivery to a body surface. There are further provided therapeutic cell compositions and their uses.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of cells, such as stem cells or immune system cells, to deliver nanogels comprising an active agent to a desired site in the body. The present invention utilizes cells as a delivery system for active agents that are difficult to deliver, such as active agents with poor solubility, that degrade easily, or that are toxic to the body. The nanogels are preferably non-toxic and can optionally include a lytic agent to program apoptosis of the cell to deliver the nanogel and active agent to a desired sire within the body.

Abstract: The invention provides a combination comprising a cytotoxic compound, a signalling inhibitor, an ancillary agent, or two or more further anti-cancer agents, and a compound having the formula (Ib): or salts or tautomers or N-oxides or solvates thereof; wherein X is a group R1-A-NR4—; A is a bond, C?O, NRg(C?O) or O(C?O) wherein Rg is hydrogen or C1-4 hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by hydroxy or C1-4 alkoxy; Y is a bond or an alkylene chain of 1, 2 or 3 carbon atoms in length; R1 is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having from 3 to 12 ring members; or a C1-8 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from fluorine, hydroxy, C1-4 hydrocarbyloxy, amino, mono- or di-C1-4 hydrocarbylamino, and carbocyclic or heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members, and wherein 1 or 2 of the carbon atoms of the hydrocarbyl group may optionally be replaced by an atom or group selected from O, S, NH, SO, SO2; R2 is hydrogen; halogen; C1-4 alkoxy (e.g.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of using the same, processes for preparing the same, and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of compounds active against cytomegalovirus (CMV) in the preparation of medicaments for improving the immune response of a CMV-seropositive, immunocompetent individual, or for the amelioration of certain other medical conditions. Suitable compounds include the nucleoside analogues acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir. Infection with cytomegalovirus is widespread and commonly believed to be both asymptomatic in immunocompetent individuals and unbeatable without the use of highly cytotoxic drugs. It is suggested herein that, in fact, CMV infection produces a disproportionately large immune response, thereby weakening the ability of the immune system to respond to other infections (and hence is not asymptomatic).

Abstract: Drugs are formulated as oral dosage forms for controlled release in which the release rate limiting portion is a shell surrounding the drug-containing core. The shell releases drug from the core by permitting diffusion of the drug from the core. The shell also motes gastric retention of the dosage form by swelling upon imbibition of gastric fluid to size that is retained in the stomach during the postprandial or fed mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid microparticulate oral dosage forms having a composition that prevents the misuse of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) contained therein. The aim of the invention is to prevent the improper use of solid oral drugs for any use other than the therapeutic use(s) officially approved by the appropriate public health authorities. Another aim of the invention is to provide novel analgesic drugs which can be used to: prevent the misuse of, and addiction to certain analgesics and/or to control plasma concentration variability and/or to facilitate oral; administration; and/or to combine analgesics with one another and/or with one or more active ingredients in the same oral form.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to adhesive solidifying formulations, methods of drug delivery, and solidified layers for dermal delivery of a drug. The formulation can include a drug, a solvent vehicle, and a solidifying agent. The solvent vehicle can include a volatile solvent system comprising at least one volatile solvent, and a non-volatile solvent system comprising at least one non-volatile solvent, wherein at least one non-volatile solvent is a flux-enabling non-volatile solvent(s) capable of facilitating the delivery of the drug at therapeutically effective rates over a sustained period of time. The formulation can have a viscosity suitable for application to a skin surface prior to evaporation of the volatile solvents system. When applied to the skin, the formulation can form a solidified layer after at least a portion of the volatile solvent system is evaporated.

Abstract: The inventive composite having a nanoscale particle size can specifically deliver therapeutic nucleic acids or drugs to the liver and selectively release them into hepatic cells to manifest potent therapeutic effects without inducing any enzymatic abnormalities or pathological damage to the normal liver function, when administered together with the therapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of valomaciclovir, processes for preparing crystalline forms of valomaciclovir, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of using thereof.

Abstract: Induction of telomere shortening, G2 arrest and apoptosis in telomerase positive cancer cells using acyclic nucleoside analogs has been disclosed. In addition, methods for impairment or prevention of tumorigenic telomerase positive cells from having a chance to grow into a tumor and methods for promoting tumor regression (decrease in size of an established tumor) using acyclic nucleoside analogs has been disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug delivery system, in which a drug containing core, either alone or coated with a rate controlling membrane system, is enveloped on its circumference by an optionally bioadhesive coating, thereby yielding a monolithic system that allows for drug release in a regulated manner.

Abstract: Methods for diagnosing and treating chronic fatigue syndrome in a patient comprise, for example, testing tissue of the patient for the presence of nucleic acid molecules of one or more CFS-causing herpesviruses and one or more non-herpesvirus infectious agents, and diagnosing the patient's CFS as (a) caused by one or more herpesvirus and no non-herpesvirus infectious agent; (b) caused by one or more herpesviruses and at least one non-herpesvirus infectious agent; (c) not caused by a herpesvirus and caused by at least one non-herpesvirus infectious agent; and (d) not caused by a herpesvirus and not caused by at least one non-herpesvirus infectious agent. In some embodiments, the methods of treating comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one pharmaceutical composition for each herpesvirus and/or non-herpesvirus infectious agent present found in the patient.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a transdermal preparation containing pharmaceutically active ingredient, wherein the particles of the active ingredient are coated with highly volatile silicones or a mixture thereof, and these coated particles are dispersed in a gel or cream base. The volatile silicone component is hexamethyldisiloxane and/or octamethyltrisiloxane and/or decamethylpentacyclo-siloxane. A further subject of the present invention is a method for the preparation of such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-compartmented container suitable for the delivery of pharmaceuticals, medicines, vitamins, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystalline form of entecavir and its process for preparation, and provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the crystalline form of entecavir. Furthermore, the present invention also provides a use of the crystalline form of entecavir in preparation for a medicament for the treatment of hepatitis B viral infections. The present invention is beneficial toe preparations for pharmaceutical formulations and enhancements of its bioavailability.

Abstract: Modified or attenuated therapeutic viruses in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent, and methods for administering therapeutic viruses in combination with a chemotherapeutic agent to a subject for controlling viral titer, are provided. The combination of a therapeutic virus and chemotherapeutic agent can be used in methods of treating diseases, such as proliferative and inflammatory disorders, including as anti-tumor agents. The combination can also be used as a preventive measure or as a treatment to reduce or eliminate symptoms associated with oncolytic viral therapy.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions having particles comprising, inorganic element; one or more active ingredient and optionally a release rate modulating agent, suitable for the delivery of active ingredients to human and animal tissues. The particles are nanoparticles or microparticles or mixtures thereof, made preferably by sol-gel method. The compositions are useful for application to the topical or mucosal surfaces preferably in the form of creams, gels, lotions, dry powders, spray, foam and other suitable forms.

Abstract: The method includes the steps of cleansing of the scalp sufficiently to remove material which would otherwise block antiviral medication from reaching hair follicles, heating the scalp to increase the absorption of the antiviral medication and applying the antiviral medication to the scalp in effective amount to suppress viral replication or viral activation present in the nerves leading to the scalp.

Abstract: The use of squalenic acid or a derivative thereof in formulating at least one polar active principle with a molecular weight of 100 Da or more, in the form of nanoparticles, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Oral insulin formulations and processes for preparing oral insulin formulations are provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions related to treating or preventing a proliferative disease in a subject comprising administering an inhibitor of a UL97 or a UL97 homolog to the subject are described.

Abstract: A topical composition containing a DNA polymerase inhibitor for removing hair as well as methods of inducing hair loss is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for treating virus infections and/or diseases caused thereby comprising 4{4-[3-(4-chloro-3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-ureido]-3-fluorophenoxy}-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid methylamide optionally combined with at least one additional therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, Y1, X1, L and R2 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of targeted drug delivery of antiviral compounds, including, chemical agents (like nucleoside analogs or protease inhibitors) and nucleic acid based drugs (like DNA vaccines, antisense oligonucleotides, ribozymes, catalytic DNA (DNAzymes) or RNA molecules, siRNAs or plasmids encoding thereof). Furthermore, the invention relates to targeted drug delivery of antiviral compounds to intracellular target sites within cells, tissues and organs, in particular to target sites within the central nervous system (CNS), into and across the blood-brain barrier, by targeting to internalizing uptake receptors present on these cells, tissues and organs. Thereto, the antiviral compounds, or the pharmaceutical acceptable carrier thereof, are conjugated to ligands that facilitate the specific binding to and internalization by these receptors.