Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for inhalation, consisting in a combination of (A) a dry powder formulation containing a micronized active ingredient, alone or mixed with an inactive ingredient, said powder being filled in a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) capsule and (B) a single dose dry powder inhaler device especially adapted to said capsule to provide a high respiratory dose of said active ingredient when said drug is inhaled by the mouth through said device. Said device being characterized in that he is equipped with piercing is needles or pins (in order to pierce the capsule) of diameter of not less than 0.8 mm preferably not less than 1 mm.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is provided for treating hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia or both in a mammal, which contains an effective amount of each of fenofibrate and an excipient containing one or more polyglycolyzed glycerides.

Abstract: An extended-release galenical form of Diltiazem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which comprises beads containing said Diltiazem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient and a wetting agent, said beads being coated with a microporous membrane comprising at least a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer or copolymer and a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant.

Abstract: An extended-release galenical form of Diltiazem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which comprises beads containing said Diltiazem or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient and a wetting agent, said beads being coated with a microporous membrane comprising at least a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer or copolymer and a pharmaceutically acceptable adjuvant.