Abstract: Described herein are micronized powder particles of colistimethate sodium wherein at least 50% by volume of the micronized particles have a diameter of less than 7 micrometers but not less than 3 micrometers and the powder has a total moisture content of from 5 to 10% by weight, for use in the treatment of a pulmonary infection by powder inhalation, wherein the colistimethate sodium is not separated into component form. The micronized powder particles of colistimethate sodium are useful in the treatment of infections caused by gram-negative bacteria, particularly in patients suffering from cystic fibrosis.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel solid state forms of tapentadol salts, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. The tapentadol salts include an L-(?)-camphorsulfonate salt, a dibenzoyl-(L)-tartrate salt, a dibenzoyl-(D)-tartrate salt, a malate salt, a maleate salt, or a salicylate salt.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of quinoline-3-carboxamide derivatives such as laquinimod, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel solid state forms of tapentadol salts, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. The tapentadol salts include an L-(?)-camphorsulfonate salt, a dibenzoyl-(L)-tartrate salt, a dibenzoyl-(D)-tartrate salt, a malate salt, a maleate salt, or a salicylate salt.

Abstract: Provided herein are improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous processes for the preparation of a substantially pure ticagrelor intermediate, 4,6-dichloro-5-nitro-2-(propylthio)pyrimidine, Formula (II). The intermediate is useful for preparing ticagrelor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved process for the preparation of substituted cyclopentanamine derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds. Particularly described is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of a ticagrelor intermediate, [3aR-(3a?,4?,6?,6a?]-2-[[6-amino-2,2-dimethyltetrahydro-4H-cyclopenta-1,3-dioxol-4-yl]oxy]-ethanol, alternatively named, 2-[[(3aR,4S,6R,6aS)-6-amino-2,2-dimethyltetrahydro-3aH-cyclopenta[d][1,3]-dioxol-4-yl]oxy]-1-ethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of quinoline-3-carboxamide derivatives such as laquinimod, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein is a novel process for the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine derivatives. Provided particularly herein is a novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of highly pure ticagrelor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Provided further herein is a novel process for the preparation of substituted cyclopentanamine derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds. Provided particularly herein is a novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of a ticagrelor intermediate, 2-[[(3aR,4S,6R,6aS)-6-amino-2,2-dimethyltetrahydro-3aH-cyclopenta[d][1,3]-dioxol-4-yl]oxy]-1-ethanol.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of quinoline-3-carboxamide derivatives such as laquinimod, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel processes for the preparation of phenylcyclopropylamine derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds. Provided particularly herein are novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous processes for the preparation of a substantially pure ticagrelor intermediate, trans-(1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-cyclopropylamine. Provided further herein are novel acid addition salts of trans-(1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-cyclopropylamine, and process for their preparation. The intermediate and its acid addition salts are useful for preparing ticagrelor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein is a novel process for the preparation of phenylcyclopropylamine derivatives, which are useful intermediates in the preparation of triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine compounds. Provided particularly herein is a novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of a substantially pure ticagrelor intermediate, trans-(1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-cyclopropylamine. The intermediate is useful for preparing ticagrelor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein is an impurity of varenicline, methylvarenicline, 6-methyl-5,8,14-triazatetracyclo[10.3.1.02,11,04,9]hexadeca-2(11),3,5,7,9-pentaene, and a process for the preparation and isolation thereof. Provided further herein is a highly pure varenicline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof substantially free of methylvarenicline impurity, processes for the preparation thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising highly pure varenicline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof substantially free of methylvarenicline impurity.

Abstract: Provided herein is a novel, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of 3-[(1R,2R)-3-(dimethylamino)-1-ethyl-2-methylpropyl]phenol (Tapentadol), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and its intermediates, in high yield and purity. Provided also herein are novel solid state forms of tapentadol intermediates and processes for their preparation thereof. Provided further herein is a purification process for preparing highly pure tapentadol hydrochloride.

Abstract: Provided herein is an improved and industrially advantageous optical resolution method for resolving (2R,3R)/(2S,3S)-1-dimethylamino-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpentan-3-ol, and use thereof for the preparation of tapentadol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Provided further herein is an improved and industrially advantageous optical resolution method for resolving (2R,3R)/(2S,3S)-[3-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpentyl]-dimethylamine, and use thereof for the preparation of tapentadol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Disclosed also herein is an improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of tapentadol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel solid state forms of tapentadol salts, process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. The tapentadol salts include an L-(?)-camphorsulfonate salt, a dibenzoyl-(L)-tartrate salt, a dibenzoyl-(D)-tartrate salt, a malate salt, a maleate salt, or a salicylate salt.

Abstract: Provided herein is an improved, convenient, commercially viable and environmentally friendly process for the preparation of varenicline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising reacting 1-(4 ,5-diamino-10-aza-tricyclo[6.3.1.02.7]dodeca-2(7),3,5-trien-10-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone with chloroacetaldehyde in the presence of an oxygen source. Provided further herein is an improved and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of 1-(4,5-diamino-10-aza-tricyclo[6.3.1.02.7]dodeca-2(7),3,5-trien-10-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone.

Abstract: Provided herein are improved, commercially viable and industrially advantageous processes for the preparation of a substantially pure ticagrelor intermediate, 4,6-dichloro-5-nitro-2-(propylthio)pyrimidine, Formula (II). The intermediate is useful for preparing ticagrelor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in high yield and purity.

Abstract: Provided herein is a novel crystalline form of laquinimod, process for the preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. Provided also herein are novel amorphous and polymorphic forms of laquinimod sodium, process for the preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein is an improved, convenient, commercially viable and environmentally friendly process for the preparation of varenicline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprising reacting 1-(4,5-diamino-10-aza-tricyclo[6.3.1.02 7]dodeca-2(7),3,5-trien-10-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone with chloroacetaldehyde in the presence of an oxygen source. Provided further herein is an improved and industrially advantageous process for the preparation of 1-(4,5-diamino-10-aza-tricyclo[6.3.1.02 7]dodeca-2(7),3,5-trien-10-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel crystalline forms of rasagiline salts, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treating thereof. The rasagiline salts include a maleate salt, a mandelate salt, or a salicylate salt.