Abstract: A stable taste masked, pharmaceutical composition comprising a plurality of coated, non-disintegrating discrete dosage units, said units comprising of a core comprising one or more cephalosporins such as cefuroxime axetil and cefpodoxime proxetil and one or more coating layers. Cefuroxime axetil is in ?-crystalline and amorphous forms, where at least 30% of the Cefuroxime axetil is in the ?-crystalline form, wherein the particle size distribution of the ?-crystalline form being such that 100% of the particles have a particle size below 250?. The ratio of the crystalline fraction to the amorphous fraction ranges from 0.3:0.7 to 0.99:0.01. The particle size of cefpodoxime proxetil is such that 90% of the particles are below 15?.

Abstract: A novel controlled release pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ranolazine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt(s), polymorph(s), solvate(s), hydrate(s), enantiomer(s) thereof, one or more lipid(s) as release controlling agent(s) and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s).

Abstract: A stable solid oral pharmaceutical composition comprising carvedilol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is packed using a suitable packaging material along with a desiccant. A process for manufacturing a stable solid oral dosage form containing carvedilol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is packed in the packaging configuration comprising moisture permeation inhibitory packaging. A method of preparing a stable solid oral pharmaceutical dosage form, said method comprising, encasing a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising carvedilol or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a container comprising a desiccant. A pharmaceutical kit comprising a container impervious to moisture, wherein said container comprises a desiccant; and a solid oral pharmaceutical dosage form comprising carvedilol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein said pharmaceutical dosage form is encased in said container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fosamprenavir calcium (Ia) substantially free of isomer impurity, (3R)tetrahydro-3-furanyl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-(phosphonooxy)propyl carbamate (Ib), and its process for preparation thereof. The present invention also provides fosamprenavir calcium intermediate, (S)-3-tetrahydrofuranyl-N-succinimidyl carbonate (IIa) substantially free of (R)-3-tetrahydrofuranylsuccinimidyl carbonate (IIb) and its process for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides sterile, storage-stable topical pharmaceutical compositions intended for application to the eye, ear or nose comprising Dexamethsone and Ciprofloxacin. The topical pharmaceutical compositions of invention comprises combination of ionic tonicity agent and non-ionic tonicity agent(s). The topical pharmaceutical compositions further comprises boric acid. The invention provides a process for preparing and sterilizing the compositions in order to reduce the amount of related compounds and impurities associated with the topical compositions on storage. The topical pharmaceutical compositions of invention found storage-stable, have easy resuspendability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified SAK gene having amino acid SEQ ID 2. The present invention further relates to process for cloning and expressing modified SAK gene fusion protein which imparts improved stability to the heterologous protein of interest. Further the invention relates to process of purification of recombinant heterologous proteins from bacterial inclusion bodies using modified SAK.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fosamprenavir calcium (Ia) substantially free of isomer impurity, (3R) tetrahydro-3-furanyl(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-aminophenyl)sulfonyl](isobutyl)amino]-1-benzyl-2-(phosphonooxy)propyl carbamate (Ib), and its process for preparation thereof. The present invention also provides fosamprenavir calcium intermediate, (S)-3-tetrahydrofuranyl-N-succinimidyl carbonate (IIa) substantially free of (R)-3-tetrahydrofuranylsuccinimidyl carbonate (IIb) and its process for preparation thereof.

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

Abstract: A single layer pharmaceutical composition comprising active agent(s) amlodipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and valsartan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein the composition exhibits bioequivalence to the commercially available bilayer tablet dosage form comprising amlodipine besylate and valsartan; when administered to human subject, under the bioequivalence parameters of a 90% Confidence Interval for AUC which is between 80% and 125%, and a 90% Confidence Interval for Cmax, which is between 80% and 125%.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel process for preparation of olmesartan medoxomil (I) substantially free of olmesartan acid impurity (II) comprising, reacting trityl olmesartan medoxomil (III) with acid, filtering the precipitate of trityl alcohol, subjecting the filtrate to agitated thin film drying and recovering olmesartan medoxomil (I).

Abstract: The present invention is related to novel 2-Amino-2-[8-(dimethyl carbamoyl)-8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]-exo-ethanoyl derivatives of the general formula (A), their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making of the above compounds, and their use as Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) Inhibitors, which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases particularly Type II diabetes, other complications related to diabetes and other pathogenic conditions in which DPP IV enzyme is involved.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): wherein ‘D’, ‘E’, ‘m’, ‘n’ and R1-R4 are as described herein, as a modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the ?7 subtype, in a subject in need thereof, as well as analogues, prodrugs, isotopically substituted analogs, metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, isomers, clathrates, and co-crystal thereof, for use either alone or in combinations with suitable other medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and analogues. Also disclosed are a process of preparation of the compounds and the intended uses thereof in therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, senile dementia, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel salts of raltegravir, viz., meglumine salt, erbumine salt, ammonium salt, tris salt and L-arginine salt of raltegravir and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Novel method for synthesis of optically pure (S)-(?)-1,1?-bi-2-naphthol and/or (R)-(+)-1,1?-bi-2-naphthol via resolution of racemic (RS)-1,1?-bi-2-naphthol through formation of co-crystal with optically active derivatives of ?-amino acids.

Abstract: An improved process for Efavirenz, which has several advantages over reported methods like low cost, high yield, better optical purity and industrial feasibility.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for preparation of darunavir that involves reduction of [(1S,2R)-3-[[(4-nitrophenyl)sulfonyl](2-methylpropyl)amino]-2-hydroxy-1-(phenylmethyl)propyl]carbamic acid (3R,3aS,6aR)-hexahydrofuro[2,3-b]furan-3-yl ester, of formula (5). The present invention also provides darunavir ethanolate of particle size wherein d0.9 is less than 130 ?m, d0.5 is less than 30 ?m, d0.1 is less than 10 ?m and process for its preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I) wherein ‘a’ and R1-R5 are as described herein, as a modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors particularly the ?7 subtype, in a subject in need thereof, as well as analogues, prodrugs, isotopically substituted analogs, metabolites, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, isomers, clathrates, and co-crystal thereofs, for use either alone or in combinations with suitable other medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and analogues. Also disclosed are a process of preparation of the compounds and the intended uses thereof in therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, senile dementia, and the like.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) along with processes for their preparation that are useful for treating, managing and/or lessening the diseases, disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with the modulation of calcium sensing (CaSR) receptors. Methods of treating, managing and/or lessening the diseases, disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with the modulation of calcium sensing (CaSR) receptors of Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides a controlled release pharmaceutical composition comprising selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and a process for preparation thereof. The controlled release pharmaceutical composition comprises: a deposit-core comprising a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, one or more controlled release agent(s) and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s), a support-platform applied to the deposit-core, a controlled release coating and, an immediate release coating comprising a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s).

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) along with processes for their preparation that are useful for treating, managing and/or lessening the diseases, disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with the modulation of calcium sensing (CaSR) receptors. Methods of treating, managing and/or lessening the diseases, disorders, syndromes or conditions associated with the modulation of calcium sensing (CaSR) receptors of Formula (I).