Patents Assigned to Pozen Inc.
  • Publication number: 20100330179
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for treating a disease or disorder in a patient at risk of developing an NSAID-associated ulcer by administering to said patient in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition in unit dose form comprising naproxen, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and esomeprazole, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to said at risk patient and thereby decreasing the patient's risk of developing an ulcer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicants: ASTRAZENECA AB, POZEN INC.
    Inventors: Brian Ault, Clara Hwang, Everardus Orlemans, John R. Plachetka, Mark Sostek
  • Publication number: 20100062064
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for delivering a pharmaceutical composition to a patient in need thereof, comprising: administering to said patient a pharmaceutical composition in unit dose form comprising naproxen, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and esomeprazole, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicants: ASTRAZENECA UK LTD., POZEN INC.
    Inventors: Brian Ault, Mark Sostek, Everardus Orlemans, John R. Plachetka
  • Publication number: 20080175897
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to dosage forms that can be used in therapeutic methods involving the oral co-administration of a combination of at least two drugs, one of which impairs gastrointestinal absorption and one of which does not. The dosage forms are designed so that the drug impairing absorption is not released into the gastrointestinal tract of a patient until after the drugs that do not impair absorption have been released and substantially absorbed. The invention may be used in treatment of migraine using a combination of triptans and NSAIDs or in the treatment of pain using a combination of NSAIDs and opioid analgesics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: POZEN INC.
    Inventors: John Plachetka, Donna Gilbert
  • Patent number: 7332183
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to multilayer pharmaceutical tablets in which an NSAID and a triptan are present in separate and distinct layers. The layers are in a side-by-side configuration, which allows the dissolution of triptan and NSAID to occur independently and immediately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Pozen Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Plachetka, Venkata Markandeya Kothapalli, Donna L. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20070207200
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to dosage forms that can be used in therapeutic methods involving the oral co-administration of a combination of at least two drugs, one of which impairs gastrointestinal absorption and one of which does not. The dosage forms are designed so that the drug impairing absorption is not released into the gastrointestinal tract of a patient until after the drugs that do not impair absorption have been released and substantially absorbed. The invention may be used in treatment of migraine using a combination of triptans and NSAIDs or in the treatment of pain using a combination of NSAIDs and opioid analgesics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: POZEN INC.
    Inventors: John Plachetka, Donna Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20060178348
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing an anti-inflammatory compound that acts by blocking protein extravasation together with an NSAID. These compositions may be used to treat inflammation and pain, especially headache pain. The invention also includes methods in which these drugs are separately administered to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: POZEN Inc.
    Inventor: John Plachetka
  • Publication number: 20060178349
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing a 5-HT1F-specific agonist that acts by blocking protein extravasation together with an NSAID. These compositions may be used to treat migraine and headache pain. The invention also includes methods in which these drugs are separately administered to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: POZEN Inc.
    Inventor: John Plachetka
  • Publication number: 20060165797
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to drug dosage forms that can be used to treat diseases characterized by abnormal gastric acid secretion. The dosage forms have a core containing a proton pump inhibitor surrounded by an enteric coating or multiple particles containing proton pump inhibitor, each particle being surrounded by an enteric coating. The enteric coating delays the release of drug until the surrounding pH has risen. The tablets also include an outer coating that contains either a proton pump inhibitor or an H2 blocker. The outer coating is designed to rapidly dissolve in a patient's stomach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: POZEN Inc.
    Inventor: John Plachetka
  • Patent number: 7060694
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved formulations for dihydroergotamine in which the drug is present at a concentration of at least 2.9 mM. The invention encompasses methods for using these formulations in treating patients for migraine headaches and the packaging of formulation into prefilled syringes for self-administration by patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Pozen Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Plachetka, Donna Gilbert
  • Patent number: 7030162
    Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of migraine. The compositions contain metoclopramide and one or more NSAIDs in unit dosage form. By selecting NSAIDs that are non-acidic or segregating the metoclopramide and NSAID, the storage life of the compositions has been increased. Also disclosed are coordinated dosage forms for the sequential release of drugs. The invention encompasses methods of treating migraine using any of these dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: POZEN Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Plachetka, Zakauddin T. Chowhan
  • Publication number: 20050249811
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to drug dosage forms that release an agent that raises the pH of a patient's gastrointestinal tract, followed by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The dosage form is designed so that the NSAID is not released until the intragastric pH has been raised to a safe level. The invention also encompasses methods of treating patients by administering this coordinated release, gastroprotective, antiarthritic/analgesic combination unit dosage form to achieve pain and symptom relief with a reduced risk of developing gastrointestinal damage such as ulcers, erosions and hemorrhages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: POZEN Inc.
    Inventor: John Plachetka
  • Patent number: 6926907
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to drug dosage forms that release an agent that raises the pH of a patient's gastrointestinal tract, followed by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The dosage form is designed so that the NSAID is not released until the intragastric pH has been raised to a safe level. The invention also encompasses methods of treating patients by administering this coordinated release, gastroprotective, antiarthritic/analgesic combination unit dosage form to achieve pain and symptom relief with a reduced risk of developing gastrointestinal damage such as ulcers, erosions and hemorrhages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Pozen Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Plachetka
  • Publication number: 20040180089
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to multilayer pharmaceutical tablets in which an NSAID and a triptan are present in separate and distinct layers. The layers are in a side-by-side configuration, which allows the dissolution of triptan and NSAID to occur independently and immediately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: POZEN Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Plachetka, Venkata Markandeya Kothapalli, Donna L. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20030232876
    Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions that can be used in the treatment of headaches. In particular, methods and compositions are described involving the combination of a long-acting NSAID and a 5-HT1B/1D agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: POZEN, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Plachetka
  • Patent number: 6586458
    Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions that can be used in the treatment of headaches. In particular, methods and compositions are described involving the combination of a long-acting NSAID and a 5-HT agonist. Included among the long-acting NSAIDs are cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Pozen Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Plachetka
  • Publication number: 20030114476
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved formulations for dihydroergotamine in which the drug is present at a concentration of at least 2.9 mM. The invention encompasses methods for using these formulations in treating patients for migraine headaches and the packaging of formulation into prefilled syringes for self-administration by patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: POZEN Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Plachetka, Donna Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20030069255
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to drug dosage forms that release an agent that raises the pH of a patient's gastrointestinal tract, followed by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The dosage form is designed so that the NSAID is not released until the intragastric pH has been raised to a safe level. The invention also encompasses methods of treating patients by administering this coordinated release, gastroprotective, antiarthritic/analgesic combination unit dosage form to achieve pain and symptom relief with a reduced risk of developing gastrointestinal damage such as ulcers, erosions and hemorrhages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: POZEN Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Plachetka
  • Publication number: 20030040537
    Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of migraine. The compositions contain metoclopramide and one or more NSAIDs in unit dosage form. By selecting NSAIDs that are non-acidic or segregating the metoclopramide and NSAID, the storage life of the compositions has been increased. Also disclosed are coordinated dosage forms for the sequential release of drugs. The invention encompasses methods of treating migraine using any of these dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: POZEN Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Plachetka, Zakauddin T. Chowhan
  • Patent number: 6495535
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved formulations for dihydroergotamine in which the drug is present at a concentration of at least 2.9 mM. The invention encompasses methods for using these formulations in treating patients for migraine headaches and the packaging of formulation into prefilled syringes for self-administration by patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Pozen Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Plachetka, Donna Gilbert
  • Patent number: 6479551
    Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of migraine. The compositions contain metoclopramide and one or more NSAIDs in unit dosage form. By selecting NSAIDs that are non-acidic or segregating the metoclopramide and NSAID, the storage life of the compositions has been increased. Also disclosed are coordinated dosage forms for the sequential release of drugs. The invention encompasses methods of treating migraine using any of these dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Pozen Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Plachetka, Zakauddin T. Chowhan