Abstract: A method is disclosed for the treatment or amelioration of the symptoms of cerebral insufficiency characterized by decreased central adrenergic and/or cholinergic function employing certain N-substituted aminopyridines.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 4, 1987
Date of Patent:
August 8, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Jeffrey A. Kester, Walter H. Moos, Anthony J. Thomas
Abstract: Certain 1,2-diamino-4,5-dimethoxycyclohexane amide derivatives have analgesic activity, and bind selectively to the kappa opioid receptor site. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and a method of alleviating pain in mammals are also disclosed.
Abstract: 5-Methyl-6-[[(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)amino]-methyl]-2,4-quinazolinediamine (trimetrexate) has been shown to possess clinical activity against non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck squamous cancers, and breast cancer. The compound also demonstrates therapeutic synergy with several known antineoplastic agents. Methods of treating non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck cancers, and breast cancer by administering trimetrexate alone or in combination with other neoplastic agents is disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 1987
Date of Patent:
August 1, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Edward F. Elslager, Wilbur R. Leopold, III
Abstract: A process for producing a fish food is disclosed wherein a mixture containing 30% to 50% by weight crude protein, 5% to 15% fat and 0.5% to 10% crude fiber is extruded by means of a twin-screw conveyor at a speed of 200-250 rpm at a temperature of from 50.degree. C. to 90.degree. C. with the addition of 20 to 40 liters of water per hour and a throughput of 100-150 kg/hr to yield feed sticks with a length of from 10-25 mm and a diameter of 5-15 mm.
Abstract: A new drug delivery system, which gives sustained release properties is made by combining certain cellulosic polymers with cellulose in a binder system.
Abstract: Novel quinolone and naphthyridine antibacterial agents are herein described having improved in vivo activity both orally and subcutaneously where the 7-side chain of such compounds contain an .alpha.-amino acid; also described are its corresponding optical isomers, methods of preparation as well as compositions and methods of treating infections diseases.
Abstract: The oxidation--and color-stability of certain ace inhibitors is optimized when they are formulated with a stabilizer and at least one lubricant and/or excipient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 20, 1986
Date of Patent:
May 16, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Kuchi S. Murthy, Michael R. Harris, Gerard C. Hokanson, Robert G. Reisch, Jr., Mahdi B. Fawzi, Frank Waldman
Abstract: Drug delivery systems which exhibit sustained release properties when administered are produced using a "dual control" system which employs polymeric agents in core and membrane portions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 6, 1986
Date of Patent:
March 28, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Reginald Phillips, Krishnayya Bikkina, Sadath U. Khan
Abstract: N-phenylbenzamide derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3, which can be the same or different, are a hydrogen atom or a methyl radical, as well as the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof for controlling malignant, proliferative and auto-immune diseases and for immunosuppressive therapy upon grafting are described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 1987
Date of Patent:
March 28, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Gerhard Satzinger, Manfred Herrmann, Edgar Fritschi, Ute Weiershausen
Abstract: Cholestyramine can be administered orally along with one or more other lipid regulating agent(s) and/or other beneficial agent(s) in compositions in which the cholestyramine has been suitably pretreated.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 1986
Date of Patent:
March 21, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Isaac Ghebre-Sellassie, Robert H. Gordon, Mahdi B. Fawzi
Abstract: Sustained release solid dosage forms--i.e., tablets, pellets, granules, and powders--can be made using a combination of polymeric and ionic particulate materials to modify release profiles, permeability and processability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 1986
Date of Patent:
March 7, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Isaac Ghebre-Sellassie, Russell U. Nesbitt, Jr., Uma Iyer, Mahdi B. Fawzi
Abstract: Certain trans-6-[2-(N-heteroaryl-3,5-disubstituted)pyrazol-4-yl)ethyl]- or ethenyl]tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2H-pyran-2-ones and the corresponding ring-opened acids derived therefrom which are potent inhibitors of the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme A reductase (HMG CoA reductase) and are thus useful hypolipidemic or hypocholesterolemic agents. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and a method of inhibiting the biosynthesis of cholesterol employing such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.
Abstract: Novel phenyl and heterocyclic tetrahydropyridyl and piperazinyl alkoxy benzheterocyclic compounds are described which have valuable neuroleptic properties by virture of their dopamine autoreceptor agonist activity. Methods of preparation, pharmeceutical compositions, and methods for treating psychoses, such a schizophrenia, are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 16, 1987
Date of Patent:
February 7, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Bradley W. Caprathe, Horace A. DeWald, Juan C. Jaen, Lawrence D. Wise
Abstract: The aminoglycoside and aminoglycotide N.sup.4 -(2,3,5-tri-O-acetyl-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl)pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-4,8- diamine and N.sup.4 -(5-O-phosphono-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl-pyrimido[4,5-d]pyrimidine-4,8-diami ne exhibit antiviral activity as well as cytotoxic activity against the L1210 and mammary 16/C tumor cell lines.An improved method for their production involves the production of a sylilated intermediate and reaction of the intermediate with tetra-O-acetyl-.beta.-D-ribofuranose in the presence of the specific catalyst trimethylsilyltrifluoromethanesulfonate.
Abstract: Certain N-substituted 1-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-3-pyridinyl)oximes and N-substituted 1-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-4-pyridinyl)oximes are useful as analgesic agents or agents for the teatment or amelioration of the symptoms of cerebral insufficiency characterized by decreased central acetylcholine production or release.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 31, 1987
Date of Patent:
January 17, 1989
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
David A. Downs, Walter H. Moos, David W. Moreland, Haile Tecle
Abstract: Certain trisubstituted alkyl, aryl, pyridinyl, piperidinyl, and piperazinyl urea compounds stimulate the release of acetylcholine and are thus useful agents for the treatment of senile cognitive decline characterized by decreased cerebral acetylcholine production or release.A method for treating the symptoms of senile cognitive decline is disclosed.
Abstract: Certain .alpha.-[(2-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-aziridinylethanols and the corresponding aziridine-ring opened analogs are useful as radiation sensitizers for X-irradiation therapy of tumors.
Abstract: The cyclization and hydrolysis of certain ACE inhibitors is minimized when they are formulated with a stabilizer and at least one lubricant and/or excipient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 20, 1986
Date of Patent:
December 27, 1988
Assignee:
Warner-Lambert Company
Inventors:
Kuchi S. Murthy, Michael R. Harris, Gerard C. Hokanson, Robert G. Reisch, Jr., Frank Waldman, Mahdi B. Fawzi
Abstract: trans-Benzopyran-4,3b-1,4-oxazines are described as well as methods of preparation. The compounds are presynaptic dopamine agonists and may be used in pharmaceutical composition form for treating psychoses, e.g., schizophrenia.