Patents Assigned to Bridge Pharma, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250186421
    Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to methods of orally administering norketotifen to human subjects. Oral norketotifen can be administered with food to reduce nausea and vomiting in the human subject. Oral norketotifen can be coadministered with additional medications such as dupilumab or crisaborole, or it can be administered after discontinuation of dupilumab or crisaborole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Gunnar Aberg, Kresimir Pucaj
  • Patent number: 9694003
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating a mammal in need of a reduction in intraocular pressure by administering an intraocular formulation including a therapeutically effective amount of norketotifen for the reduction of intraocular pressure to the eye of the mammal in need thereof, wherein the intraocular formulation includes about 0.02 wt % to about 1.0 wt % norketotifen or a salt or an isomer thereof, calculated as the norketotifen free base. In certain aspects, the intraocular formulation is free from any added preservative and the intraocular formulation is self-preserving. Also included herein is a method of treating a human in need of a reduction in intraocular pressure by administering an intranasal formulation that includes a therapeutically effective amount of norketotifen for the reduction of intraocular pressure to the eye of the human in need thereof. Also, the beneficial effects of known drugs for high IOP are improved by co-administration with norketotifen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: A.K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo, Keith Johnson
  • Patent number: 9439895
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating a mammal in need of treatment for non-histaminic pruritus by administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of RS-norketotifen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, thereby reducing the desire to scratch in the mammal. Non-histaminergic types of pruritus are resistant to treatment with selective histamine H-1-, H-2- and H-4-receptor inhibitors. In certain aspects, the non-histaminergic pruritus is associated with diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: A.K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Patent number: 9345697
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating a mammal in need of treatment for non-histaminic pruritus by administering to the mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of RS-norketotifen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, thereby reducing the desire to scratch in the mammal. Non-histaminergic types of pruritus are resistant to treatment with selective histamine H-1-, H-2- and H-4-receptor inhibitors. In certain aspects, the non-histaminergic pruritus is associated with a dermal disorder, a psychological disorder, a mental disorder, a nerve disorder, or a systemic disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Patent number: 9333199
    Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to the treatment of histamine H-4-related pruritus associated with nerve disorders, by administering a combined histamine H-1 and H-4 receptor inhibitor, specifically RS-norketotifen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Potentiated antipruritic activity by simultaneous inhibition of histamine H-1 receptors and histamine H-4 receptors are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Publication number: 20150272941
    Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to the treatment of chronic pulmonary disorders, such as for example asthma, COPD, cough, bronchial hyperactivity and bronchitis, in human patients, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of RS-norketotifen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Patent number: 9138431
    Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to the treatment of histamine H-4—related pruritus, by administering a histamine H-4 receptor inverse agonist that selectively accumulates at the biophases of the disorders, specifically RS-norketotifen or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Potentiated antipruritic activity by simultaneous inhibition of histamine H-1 receptors and histamine H-4 receptors are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Patent number: 8969385
    Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions containing norketotifen and methods of making the same and the use thereof are disclosed. The methods also comprise administering to the eyes of a mammal in need thereof topical ophthalmic compositions containing norketotifen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, Keith Johnson
  • Patent number: 8778971
    Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to the treatment of skin infections in dogs, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of norketotifen. Therapeutic antimicrobial activity of norketotifen against Malassezia sp. is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: A.K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Patent number: 8765787
    Abstract: Self-preserving ophthalmic formulations containing norketotifen and methods of making the same and the use thereof in patients suffering from xerophthalmia are disclosed. The methods also comprise administering to the eyes of a mammal in need thereof, self-preserving topical ophthalmic formulations containing norketotifen, free from any added preservative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: A.K. Gunnar Aberg, Keith Johnson
  • Patent number: 8741930
    Abstract: Methods of using a cycloheptathiophene compound for the treatment of xerophthalmia are described, as are formulations and compositions for such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, Keith Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140120121
    Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to the treatment of atopic inflammatory disorders, such as dermal or pulmonary atopic inflammatory disorders, in humans, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of ractopamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: A.K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Publication number: 20140113936
    Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to the treatment of skin infections in dogs, by-administering a therapeutically effective amount of norketotifen. Therapeutic antimicrobial activity of norketotifen against Malassezia sp. is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: A.K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Patent number: 8557846
    Abstract: The methods disclosed herein relate to the treatment of dermal disorders, such as for example atopic dermatitis, in dogs, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of racemic norketotifen. Co-administrations with steroids or immunosuppressant drugs are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo
  • Patent number: 8445542
    Abstract: A method of promoting or improving the feed efficiency and the muscle to fat ratio in animals by administering to the animals a therapeutically effective amount of a pure or substantially pure RR-isomer of ractopamine is disclosed. Also disclosed are animal feed preparations and compositions and pharmaceutical preparations capable of increasing lean meat deposition in an animal or decreasing body fat, or promoting or improving the growth of an animal or improving the feed efficiency of an animal. Feed preparation, compositions and pharmaceutical preparations including therapeutically effective amounts of a pure or substantially pure RR-isomer of ractopamine are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventor: A. K. Gunnar Aberg
  • Publication number: 20130090295
    Abstract: A method of promoting or improving the feed efficiency and the muscle to fat ratio in animals by administering to the animals a therapeutically effective amount of a pure or substantially pure RR-isomer of ractopamine is disclosed. Also disclosed are animal feed preparations and compositions and pharmaceutical preparations capable of increasing lean meat deposition in an animal or decreasing body fat, or promoting or improving the growth of an animal or improving the feed efficiency of an animal. Feed preparation, compositions and pharmaceutical preparations including therapeutically effective amounts of a pure or substantially pure RR-isomer of ractopamine are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventor: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
  • Patent number: 8383685
    Abstract: A method of promoting or improving the feed efficiency and the muscle-to-fat ratio in animals by administering to the animals a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture of RR-ractopamine and SR-ractopamine is disclosed. Manufacturing methods for making RR/SR-ractopamine are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventor: A. K. Gunnar Aberg
  • Publication number: 20120015895
    Abstract: A method of promoting or improving the feed efficiency and the muscle-to-fat ratio in animals by administering to the animals a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture of RR-ractopamine and SR-ractopamine is disclosed. Manufacturing methods for making RR/SR-ractopamine are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: BRIDGE PHARMA, INC.
    Inventor: A.K.Gunnar Aberg
  • Patent number: 8071653
    Abstract: A method of promoting weight loss in animals or humans by administering thereto a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture of RR-ractopamine and SR-ractopamine is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, Karl Reuter, Viktor Meier, Florian Stolz, Eliso Gogritchiani
  • Publication number: 20110294897
    Abstract: Methods for the treatment of patients suffering from dry eyes, by using adrenergic beta-receptor agonists, particularly salbutamol and in particular the optically pure or substantially pure R-enantiomer thereof. The embodiments disclosed herein include methods of increasing the Meibomian lipid secretion and thereby reducing or eliminating xerophthalmia symptoms by the administration of formulations containing therapeutically effective amounts of an adrenergic beta-receptor agonist to said patients. In particular, certain embodiments disclosed herein concern compositions that contain R-salbutamol as the active beta-receptor stimulating ingredient. In certain embodiments, the formulations are administered to the ocular surface of the eye and/or to the eyelid (the underside of the eyelid and/or the top of the eyelid) of a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Bridge Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: A.K. Gunnar Aberg, Vincent B. Ciofalo