Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of 1?-hydroxy-2?-substituted cyclohexyl azetidin-2-one compound of formula 2, which is important intermediate in the synthesis of trinems, is described by epoxide ring opening of (3S,4R)-3-[(1R)-1-(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)ethyl]-4-[(1?R,2?S,3?R)-1?,2?-epoxycyclohexan-3?-yl]azetidin-2-one of formula 1 with the nucleophile compound of formula RYH, where nucleophile may act as solvent itself if the nucleophile is in the liquid form, in a suitable solvent and in the presence of a suitable catalyst from the group of salt of trifluoromethane sulfonic acid, preferably ytterbium (III) trifluoromethanesulfonate, stannous (II) trifluoromethanesulfonate or dysprosium (III) trifluoromethanesulfonate, under a) ultrasonic irradiation or b) under microwave irradiation of the reaction mixture following by isolation and purification of the desired compound.

Abstract: A filled cellulose capsule for oral administration, wherein the capsule comprises a cellulose derivative as the base and the filling comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a benzimidazole derivative but does not comprise a lower-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose (13 to 16% hydroxypropoxy groups) is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new stable pharmaceutical composition of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF).

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical industry and relates to novel crystalline omeprazole sodium ethanol solvate and to the process for its preparation, which acts as intermediary compound to the processes for its conversion into different crystalline forms, first of all to a known omeprazole sodium form A, with low amount of residual solvents, i.e. less than 0.5% by weight of residual solvent. The present invention also relates to novel crystalline omeprazole sodium form E and crystalline omeprazole sodium form F as well to the processes for their preparation as well, both with considerably low levels of residual solvents. Omeprazole sodium form A and both novel crystalline forms omeprazole sodium form E and form F are useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: A sustained release pharmaceutical composition comprising coating comprising at least one water-insoluble permeable polymer and at least one water soluble polymer and homogenous cores containing only tolterodine or a salt thereof and microcrystalline cellulose is described.

Abstract: New form of irbesartan having favourable chargeability is prepared from the alcoholic/etheric or ketonic solution of irbesartan after slow cooling with sporadic or light agitation and alternatively new crystalline form of an acid addition salt of irbesartan is prepared from the aqueous solution of a sodium salt of irbesartan after strongly acidifying aforesaid solution and subsequently adjusting pH with an alkali. Those are used in manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A stable formulation of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide having both substances in separate units is prepared, exhibiting exceptional stability when subjecting to stress conditions.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of amorphous atorvastatin calcium. The process includes providing a reaction mixture having a pH between 6.5 and 8.0 containing a sodium salt of atorvastatin and tetrahydrofuran. A non-cyclic chlorinated organic solvent selected from the group consisting of dichloromethane, trichloroethane, tetrachloroethane and chloroform or addition of cyclic hydrocarbon solvent selected from the group consisting of cyclohexane, cyclopentane and methyl cyclohexane is added to provide a mixture of organic solvents. An equivalent or an excess quantity of a source of calcium ions selected from the group consisting of calcium acetate and calcium chloride is added. Amorphous atorvastatin calcium is isolated from an organic phase comprising the mixture of organic solvents.

Abstract: The novel derivatives of pyridilethanol (phenylethyl) amines of formula I are described wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4, R1 is a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group or lower C1-6alkoxy group R2 is a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched lower C1-6alkyl group X, is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, hydroxyl group, trifluoromethyl group, 3,4-di-Cl,2,4-di-Cl or lower C1-6alkoxy group, the enantiomers, diastereoisomers or racemates thereof or the physiologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof which are ligands of sigma receptors for inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis and are thus appropriate for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipemia in humans. The greatest lowering of cholesterol was observed by 1-(d-pyridyl)-2-(N-(2-(3,4-dicholorophenyl)ethyl-N-propylamino)ethanol in the form of dihydrobromide salt (signature BK-35, 2HBr).

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of sartans 2-butyl-3-[[2?-[1-(triphenylmethyl)-1H-tetrazol-5-yl][1,1?-biphenyl]-4-yl]methyl]-1,3-diazaspiro[4.4]non-1-en-4-one is disclosed, which proceeds via novel intermediate, 4-[(2-butyl-4-oxo-1,3-diazaspiro[4.4]non-1-en-3-yl)methyl]phenylboronic acid (Formula (II)) or its analogs. Compound (II) reacts with 5-(2-bromophenyl)-1-(triphenylmethyl)-1H-tetrazole (III) in the presence of catalyst, using conditions of Suzuki reaction, to give trityl irbesartan (I), whereas analogs to compound (II) may give candesartan, valsartan, telmisartan, losartan and olmesartan.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for preparing a magnesium salt of S-omeprazole. The S-omeprazole salt preferably has a water content below about 4.8% by weight, a magnesium content of about 3.4-4.0% by weight, calculated on the weight of anhydrous, solvent free S-omeprazole magnesium, and has an optical purity of at least about 85% entantiomeric excess (“e.e.”). In addition, the present invention provides a magnesium salt of S-omeprazole which is substantially free of neutral omeprazole, meaning that the product contains less than about 3% by weight of a-sum of neutral S-omeprazole and neutral omeprazole. Moreover, the S-omeprazole magnesium according to the invention preferably has assay of related substances and degradation products of less than about 0.1 % by weight as determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Abstract: A novel crystalline form of the substrate known under the chemical name 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfiny]-1H-benzimidazole, and having the generic name omeprazole, hereinafter referred to as omeprozole form C, is disclosed. Further, a process for the preparation of omeprazole form C, a pharmaceutical formulation containing omeprazole form C in admixture with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients and the use of omeprazole form C for treatment of gastrointestinal disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable pharmaceutical composition of the ACE inhibitor perindopril or its salts having a defined particle size distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of optically pure(R)-5-(2-aminopropyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulphonamide, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of tamsulosin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new stable pharmaceutical composition of erythropoietin (EPO) that is stabilized with a combination of a poloxamer polyol and a polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: A pure amorphous form of rosuvastatin calcium substantially free from alkali metal impurities is disclosed. A process of preparing a pure amorphous form of rosuvastatin calcium is disclosed, which comprises hydrolysis of C1-C5 alkyl esters of rosuvastatin, preferably tert-butyl ester of rosuvastatin, with an organic nitrogen base, e.g. guanidines, amidines, amines and quaternary ammonium hydroxides, in the presence of water, optionally containing aprotic solvent, following the conversion of thus obtained rosuvastatin salt with a source of calcium to obtain rosuvastatin calcium, which is then isolated. An alternative process is disclosed, which comprises the conversion of numerous novel ammonium salts of rosuvastatin, preferably tert-octylammonium salt of rosuvastatin, with the source of calcium to desired commercial rosuvastatin calcium. Rosuvastatin calcium is an inhibitor of HMG CoA reductase, useful in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Novel thrombin inhibitors of the formula I (I)and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are described wherein the substituents in the description have the specific meanings. The compounds are useful as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: A chemically stable formulation of (E)-7-[4-(4-fluorophenyl)-6-isopropyl-2-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]pyrimidin-5-yl]-(3R, 5S)-3,5-dihydroxyhept-6-enoic acid or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof for oral use, such as tablets, capsules, powders, granules has been developed using the substances which stabilize against formation of degradation products: lactone and oxidation product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel modified release pharmaceutical composition comprising the coated capsule body, coated or uncoated capsule cap, at least one tablet and granulate comprising active substance.

Abstract: New alkali and earth-alkali salts of telmisartan in amorphous form and a new crystalline sodium salt of telmisartan have been prepared by preparing a solution despite low solubility of telmisartan and rapidly vacuum evaporating to dryness.