Abstract: A solid dispersion of rifaximin comprising rifaximin and pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the solid dispersion of rifaximin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modified release formulation of lacosamide. The modified release formulation of the present invention comprising lacosamide and modified release polymer provides modified release of lacosamide with minimal Cmax to Cmin peak to trough variation over a period of at least 12 hrs.

Abstract: A refolding process of Ranibizumab is disclosed wherein the solubilized solution of heavy chain and/or light chain of Ranibizumab treated with refolding buffer under suitable conditions including pH, temperature and incubation period and the pH and temperature shift is performed at suitable interval to obtain high quality and quantity of refolded protein.

Abstract: The present invention provides process for preparation of molindone (I) comprising: a) reacting compound with cyclohexane-1,3-dione to form 2-(2-oxopentan-3-yl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione wherein X is Cl, Br or I, b) cyclizing 2-(2-oxopentan-3-yl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione to 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole, c) reacting 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole with morpholine and formaldehyde to give molindone (I), and d) optionally converting molindone (I) to its salt. The present invention further provides process for preparation of compound comprising: a) reacting compound with ethyl halide and another halide source to form compound wherein R is alkyl and X is Cl, Br or I; b) converting compound to compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved, commercially viable and consistently reproducible processes for the preparation of pure and stable crystalline Raltegravir potassium Form 3 and pharmaceutical composition thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides process for preparation of molindone (I) comprising: a) reacting compound with cyclohexane-1,3-dione to form 2-(2-oxopentan-3-yl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione wherein X is Cl, Br or I, b) cyclizing 2-(2-oxopentan-3-yl)cyclohexane-1,3-dione to 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole, c) reacting 2-methyl-3-ethyl-4-oxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroindole with morpholine and formaldehyde to give molindone (I), and d) optionally converting molindone (I) to its salt. The present invention further provides process for preparation of compound comprising: a) reacting compound with ethyl halide and another halide source to form compound wherein R is alkyl and X is Cl, Br or I; b)converting compound to compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides compound of formula (XVII), wherein P is hydroxyl protecting group; R2 and R3 are independently lower alkyl or R2 and R3 can be alkyl and joined to form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring; R4 is lower alkyl, and process for its preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I), their tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring Ar, ring B, R1-R5, X, Y, p, q, r, and s are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions including a compound, tautomer, stereoisomer, or salt thereof, and methods of treating or preventing diseases or disorders, for example, cancer, that are amenable to treatment or prevention by inhibiting the PARP enzyme of a subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the purification of TNFR:Fc fusion protein. More specifically related to process of purification of TNFR:Fc fusion protein wherein the HCP is reduced. The present invention is directed to the use of mixed-mode chromatography and/or affinity chromatography to produce TNFR:Fc fusion protein which is substantially free of at least one of the protein degrading enzyme present in HCP.

Abstract: An inhaler device comprising: a housing (2), a base plate (4) covering the housing (2), a medicament holder (10) integrated with the base plate (4), a mouthpiece (3) sitting over the base plate (4), a lid (1) which covers the mouthpiece (3), at least one piercing element (11), an actuating member (5), a spring (12), and is characterized in that the inhaler device is a two hinges system (6,8) wherein the base plate (4) is joined to hinge (6); the mouthpiece (3) and the lid (1) are joined to the hinge (8).

Abstract: The invention provides a method for the large-scale preparation of small peptides using recombinant DNA technology. Overexpression of small peptides, such as liraglutide precursor, as concatemers, improves the overall efficiency of the process due to increased yields per batch of the biologically active peptide. Digestion of these concatemers by combinations of specific enzymes yields the desired peptide monomer in large quantities.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of Efinaconazole in higher yield by the ring-opening addition reaction of epoxytriazole with 4-methylenepiperidine or its acid addition salt under mild conditions without using a large excess of 4-methylenepiperidine in the presence of an alkali or an alkaline earth metal halide.

Abstract: The present invention provides process for preparation of dihydroxy benzoquinoline compound (III) comprising reacting dihydroxy isoquinoline compound (IV) or a salt thereof with (2-acetyl-4-methyl-pentyl)-trimethyl-ammonium iodide (V) and further converting it to tetrabenazine (I) and deutetrabenazine (II).

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for preparation of an intermediate of apremilast. The present invention also provides an improved process for preparation of apremilast. This invention also provides novel polymorphs of apremilast. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of novel polymorphs of apremilast. This invention also provides a process for preparation of novel polymorphs of apremilast, which are cost-effective, robust, and viable at plant scale.

Abstract: A stable, taste-masked, ready-to-use suspension comprising rifaximin dispersed in a suspension base and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable additive(s). Also provided is a process for preparing a stable, taste-masked, ready-to-use suspension of rifaximin comprising the steps of mixing rifaximin with the suspension base and further sizing the particles of rifaximin by milling the suspension to obtain a homogenously dispersed rifaximin suspension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the dual, independent cistron expression system in a single vector for the production of protein of interest proteins and peptides expressed as insoluble inclusion bodies formed in the bacteria E. coli. The present invention also provides the process for the expression of protein of interest using said bicistronic vector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), along with processes for their preparation that are useful for treating, preventing and/or managing the diseases, disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with the modulation of CRAC. The invention further relates to methods of treating, preventing managing and/or lessening the diseases, disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with the modulation of CRAC of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides process for preparation of dihydroxy benzoquinoline compound (III) comprising reacting dihydroxy isoquinoline compound (IV) or a salt thereof with (2-acetyl-4-methyl-pentyl)-trimethyl-ammonium iodide (V) and further converting it to tetrabenazine (I) and deutetrabenazine (II).

Abstract: A timed release pharmaceutical composition comprising donepezil is provided, wherein the composition exhibits the in vitro dissolution profile when tested in a Paddle dissolution apparatus at 50 rpm in 900 ml 6.8 buffer at 37° C., less than about 20% w/w of donepezil is released in 3 to 6 hrs, and more than 90% w/w of donepezil is released after 12 hrs.

Abstract: Present invention discloses the stable pharmaceutical composition comprising premix of dapagliflozin with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s) and process for preparation thereof. Dapagliflozin is highly hygroscopic and hence it is difficult to formulate dapagliflozin as stable pharmaceutical composition. Present invention discloses the stable pharmaceutical composition of dapagliflozin comprising premix of dapagliflozin with lactose.