Patents Represented by Attorney Patricia K. Fitzsimmons
  • Patent number: 7220434
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided comprising one or more orally deliverable dose units, each comprising a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug of low water solubility, for example celecoxib, in an immediate-release fraction and a controlled-release, slow-release, programmed-release, timed-release, pulse-release, sustained-release or extended-release fraction. The compositions are useful in treatment or prophylaxis of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated conditions and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation (of Pfizer, Inc.)
    Inventors: Subhash Desai, Sreekant R. Nadkarni, Randy J. Wald, Gary A. DeBrincat
  • Patent number: 7220867
    Abstract: The selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug celecoxib is provided in amorphous form. Also provided is a celecoxib drug substance wherein the celecoxib is present, in at least a detectable amount, as amorphous celecoxib. Also provided is a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite comprising particles of amorphous celecoxib or a celecoxib drug substance of the invention in intimate association with one or more crystallization inhibitors, for example polymers. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite and one or more excipients. Also provided are processes for preparing amorphous celecoxib, a celecoxib drug substance of the invention, a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite of the invention, and a pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation (of Pfizer, Inc.)
    Inventors: Michael J. Hageman, Xiaorong He, Tugrul T. Kararli, Lesley A. MacKin, Patricia J. Miyake, Brian R. Rohrs, Kevin J. Stefanski
  • Patent number: 7172769
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided comprising one or more orally deliverable dose units, each comprising a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug of low water solubility in a therapeutically effective amount, wherein the drug is present in the form of solid particle, about 25% to 100% by weight of which are smaller than 1 ?m. The compositions are useful in treatment or prophylaxis of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated conditions and disorders and have particular advantages where rapid onset of therapeutic effect is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Tugrul T. Kararli, Mark J. Kontny, Subhash Desai, Michael J. Hageman, Royal J. Haskell
  • Patent number: 7141678
    Abstract: A process for the qualitative preparation of 3-haloalkyl-1H-pyrazoles suitable for efficient, high payload commercial application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Leo J. Letendre, William D. McGhee, Cynthia Snoddy, George Klemm, Henry T. Gaud
  • Patent number: 7135489
    Abstract: A stable crystalline form of 4-[5-methyl-3-phenylisoxazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamide is described. This crystal structure, designated Form B, is more stable, has favorable handling properties and is characterized by its melting point, x-ray and other physical characterizations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John J Talley, John R Medich, Kathleen T McLaughlin, Henry T Gaud, Edward E Yonan
  • Patent number: 7012094
    Abstract: A class of 3,4-diaryl substituted thiophene, furan and pyrrole derivatives and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods of using them to treat inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: wherein Y is selected from O, S and NR1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrido and lower alkyl; wherein X is one or two substituent selected from hydrido, halo, lower alkoxycarbonyl and carboxyl; wherein R2 and R3 are independently aryl or heteroaryl; and wherein R2 and R3 are optionally substituted at a substitutable position with one or more radicals selected from sulfamyl, alkylsulfonyl, halo, lower alkoxy and lower alkyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: G.D. Searle, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen R. Bertenshaw, John J. Talley
  • Patent number: 6964978
    Abstract: The selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory drug celecoxib is provided in amorphous form. Also provided is a celecoxib drug substance wherein the celecoxib is present, in at least a detectable amount, as amorphous celecoxib. Also provided is a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite comprising particles of amorphous celecoxib or a celecoxib drug substance of the invention in intimate association with one or more crystallization inhibitors, for example polymers. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite and one or more excipients. Also provided are processes for preparing amorphous celecoxib, a celecoxib drug substance of the invention, a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite of the invention, and a pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Hageman, Xiaorong He, Tugrul T. Kararli, Lesley A. Mackin, Patricia J. Miyake, Brian R. Rohrs, Kevin J. Stefanski
  • Patent number: 6956052
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrazolyl derivatives, compositions comprising such, intermediates, methods of making substituted pyrazolyl derivatives, and methods for treating cancer, inflammation, and inflammation-associated disorders, such as arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Arija A. Bergmanis, Michael Clare, Joyce Z. Crich, Lifeng Geng, Timothy J. Hagen, Gunnar J. Hanson, Stephen C. Houdek, He Huang, Donna M. Iula, Francis J. Koszyk, Shuyuan Liao, Scott B. Mohler, Maria Nguyen, Richard A. Partis, Michael A. Stealey, Michael B. Tollefson, Richard M. Weier, Xiangdong Xu, Dominique Bonafoux, Theresa R. Fletcher, Bruce C. Hamper, Patrick J. Lennon, Subo Liao, Suzanne Metz, David S. Oburn, Thomas J. Owen, Angela M. Scates, Michael L. Vazquez, Serge G. Wolfson
  • Patent number: 6864373
    Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a celecoxib-crystallization inhibitor composite wherein at least a detectable amount of celecoxib is in amorphous form. Also provided are compositions prepared according to such a process. Also provided is a method of treating a medical condition or disorder in a subject where treatment with a cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor is indicated, comprising administering, for example orally, a composition of the invention in a therapeutically effective amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Hong Zhuang, Ping Gao
  • Patent number: 6849653
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrazolyl derivatives, compositions comprising such, intermediates, methods of making substituted pyrazolyl derivatives, and methods for treating cancer, inflammation, and inflammation-associated disorders, such as arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Clare, Lifeng Geng, Gunnar J. Hanson, He Huang, Donna M. Iula, Shuyuan Liao, Michael A. Stealey, Richard M. Weier, Suzanne Metz, Michael L. Vazquez
  • Patent number: 6809111
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, suitable for use in the treatment of a cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disease is provided. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, and a method for treatment of a cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disease by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically-effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffery S. Carter