Abstract: The present invention provides a titratable transdermal drug delivery system comprising an effective dose of an antithrombotic agent, such as tirofiban, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The dosage of the drug delivered is proportional to the size of the patch applied and achieves 60-85% platelet inhibition. The system enables and individualized treatment for patients. Also provided are methods for the treatment of various disorders where platelet inhibition is desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a titratable transdermal drug delivery system comprising an effective dose of an antithrombotic agent, such as tirofiban, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The dosage of the drug delivered is proportional to the size of the patch applied and achieves 60-85% platelet inhibition. The system enables and individualized treatment for patients. Also provided are methods for the treatment of various disorders where platelet inhibition is desired.

Abstract: Compounds with antiplatelet aggregation and anticoagulant characteristics for the treatment of cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and cardiovascular related diseases and symptoms, are described. The methods are directed to administering pharmaceutical compositions comprising aryl sulfonic pyridoxine and/or substituted pyridoxine analogs.

Abstract: P5P can be used as effective treatments for the modulation of P2X7, IL-1?, and inflammation response, and for diseases in which prevention of P2X7-dependent pathways or prevention of release of IL-1? is desirable, such as epithelial cancer, leukemia, brain tumors, spinal cord injury, tuberculosis, Alzheimer's Disease, neurodegenerative diseases, autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, diabetes, including type I diabetes, prostate cancer, and osteoporosis, bone formation and resorption.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lyophilized formulation of pyridoxal 5?-phosphate and a method of making the same. The present invention also provides an injectable formulation of pyridoxal 5?-phosphate reconstituted from the lyophilized formulation. The present invention further provides uses of the lyophilized and injectable formulations.

Abstract: Compounds with antiplatelet aggregation characteristics for the treatment of cardiovascular and cardiovascular related disease, are described. The methods are directed to administering pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pyridoxine analogue.

Abstract: Aryl sulfonic pyridoxine compounds with antiplatelet aggregation characteristics for the treatment of cardiovascular and cardiovascular related disease, are described. The methods are directed to administering pharmaceutical compositions comprising aryl sulfonic pyridoxines.

Abstract: The present invention provides for pyridoxine phosphonate analogues, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treatment of cardiovascular and related diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides pyridoxal and pyridoxine analogues, pharmaceutical compositions containing pyridoxine and pyridoxal analogues, and methods of administering pharmaceutical compositions containing a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of these analogues. In accordance with the present invention, the pyridoxal and pyridoxine analogues can be used in the treatment or prevention of of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), stroke, and ischemia, and in the treatment of symptoms thereof. The the pyridoxal and pyridoxine analogues can be used in neuroprotection.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of promoting recovery from trauma in a patient in need thereof comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a vitamin B6 related compound (excluding vitamin B6), preferable compounds include pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, 3-acylated analogues of pyridoxal, 3-acylated analogues of pyridoxy-4,5-animal, and pyridoxine phosphate analogues.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration comprising pyridoxal-5?-phosphate wherein the compositions contain an amount of pyridoxal-5-phosphate of at least 50% w/w and methods of preparing the pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention also provides a pre-blend for the manufacture of a pyridoxal 5?-phosphate oral dosage form comprising pyridoxal 5?-phosphate and microcrystalline cellulose, wherein the pre-blend contains an amount pyridoxal-5-phosphate greater than or equal to 80% w/w.

Abstract: The present invention includes use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor in combination with a vitamin B6 related compound for the treatment of diabetes and diabetic related disorders and in particular the treatment of diabetic hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of administering vitamin B6 related compounds for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. Vitamin B6 related compounds include pyridoxal, pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, a 3-acylated analogue of pyridoxal, a 3-acylated analogue of pyridoxal-4,5-aminal, and mixtures thereof. Embodiments of the present invention also comprise co-administering a lipid lowering agent, such as a nicotinic acid, a fibrate, a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, a cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitor, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a HMG CoA reductase inhibitor and a vitamin B6 related compound and methods for using the pharmaceutical compositions for reducing the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases.

Abstract: A method of treating angina in a mammal includes administering pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxal, pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, 3-acylated analogues of pyridoxal, 3-acylated analogues of pyridoxal-4,5-aminal, pyridoxine phosphonate analogues, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Method is provided of treating or preventing hypertrophy, hypertension, myocardial ischemia, ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, organ ischemia, tissue ischemia, acute coronary syndrome, unstable angina, ischemia reperfusion injury, preventing death subsequent to myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, contractile dysfunction subsequent to myocardial infarction, or arrhythmia in a mammal with low doses of pyridoxine, pyridoxal-5?phosphate, pyridoxal or pyridoxamine. Compositions and kits for said method is also included.

Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such as arrhythmia are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.

Abstract: This invention teaches a-substituted phosphonates, their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, biologically acceptable salts thereof, and methods for treating various disorders using such compositions.

Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such as blood clots are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.

Abstract: Methods for treating cardiovascular and related diseases such congestive heart failure are described. The methods are directed to concurrently administering a compound such as pyridoxal-5?-phosphate, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal, or a 3-acylated pyridoxal analogue with a therapeutic cardiovascular compound.