Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing dopamine receptor ligands and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and to methods of treating disorders such as schizophrenia, major depressive disorder and bipolar depression using combinations of dopamine receptor ligands and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The present invention also relates to methods of treating depression using dopamine receptor ligands.
Abstract: The present invention relates to new dosage forms of cephem compounds, useful for the treatment of bacterial infections. The dosage forms are stable, exhibit enhanced solubility, and are particularly well suited for, e.g., parenteral administration.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 19, 2011
Publication date:
January 12, 2012
Applicant:
FOREST LABORATORIES HOLDINGS LTD.
Inventors:
Mahendra G. Dedhiya, Yigong Ge, Chun (Vernon) Jiang
Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions given once daily containing at least one therapeutically active ingredient selected from the group consisting of memantine and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of memantine, and a pharmaceutically acceptable polymeric matrix carrier. The dosage forms of the invention sustain the release of the therapeutically active agent from about 4 to about 24 hours when said dosage form is exposed to aqueous solutions. following entry of said form into a use environment, wherein said dosage form has a dissolution rate of more than about 80% after passage of about 6 hours to about 12 hours following said entry into said use environment.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 15, 2011
Publication date:
January 5, 2012
Applicant:
FOREST LABORATORIES HOLDINGS LTD.
Inventors:
Suneel K. Rastogi, Niranjan Rao, Antonia Periclou, Wattanaporn Abramowitz, Mahendra G. Dedhiya, Shashank Mahashabde
Abstract: The present invention relates to stable dosage forms of levomilnacipran and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Processes for the preparation of these dosage forms and methods of using these dosage forms are also described.
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel crystalline forms of (1S,2R)-2-(amino methyl)-N,N-diethyl-1-phenyl cyclopropane carboxamide. Processes for the preparation of this form, compositions containing the form, and methods of use thereof are also described.
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising ceftaroline or a prodrug thereof (e.g., ceftaroline fosamil) and methods for treating bacterial infections, such as complicated skin and structure infections (cSSSI) and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) by administering ceftaroline or a prodrug thereof, (e.g., ceftaroline fosamil).
Abstract: Orally dissolving formulations, e.g., tablets (ODTs) and films (ODFs) comprising memantine and methods of treating conditions, including childhood behavioral disorders and Alzheimer's disease, by administering orally dissolving formulations are provided. The orally dissolving formulations of the present invention may be used to treat various conditions, but is particularly suited to treat childhood behavioral disorders, such as autistic spectrum disorders or combined type Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and also to treat elderly patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 23, 2010
Publication date:
February 24, 2011
Applicant:
FOREST LABORATORIES HOLDINGS LTD.
Inventors:
Shashank Mahashabde, Mahendra G. Dedhiya, Anil Chhettry, Ranajoy Sarkar
Abstract: The present invention provides formulations comprising milnacipran or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof (e.g., milnacipran hydrochloride), including immediate release formulations and modified formulations, such as delayed release and extended release formulations. The present invention provides formulations with improved stability and high bioavailability. Processes for preparing the formulations as well as methods of treating conditions by administering the formulations are also described.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 5, 2010
Publication date:
November 11, 2010
Applicant:
Forest Laboratories Holdings Ltd.
Inventors:
Mahendra G. Dedhiya, Anil Chhettry, Yan Yang, Yun Mo, Bhaveshkumar H. Kothari
Abstract: The present invention relates to new cephem compounds useful for the treatment of bacterial infections. The invention also relates to methods of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to methods of treatment using the compounds. The new cephem compounds are stable, exhibit good solubility, and are particularly well suited for, e.g., parenteral administration for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising ceftaroline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or a prodrug thereof alone or in combination with an antibacterial agent. The present invention provides methods of treating bacterial infection, which include administering an effective amount of ceftaroline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or a prodrug thereof alone or in combination with an antibacterial agent.
Abstract: A method for treating autism comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a medicament characterized as a NMDA-receptor antagonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.