Abstract: The present invention is directed to oral neuro-attenuating ketamine (NAKET) tablet formulations, and methods of administration, which ensure the steady release of a therapeutically effective concentration of ketamine from an oral tablet without neurologically toxic spikes in ketamine concentration. In particular, the present invention provides single layer oral tablet formulation of NAKET. In a specific embodiment, the NAKET tablet formulation, and methods of administration provide steady administration of NAKET to a subject for 24 hours or greater, for example, up to 36 hours, after a single administration event.

Abstract: A regimen is described for the therapeutic treatment of rosacea. The regimen includes topically applying a pharmaceutical composition to the skin of a subject in need of said treatment. The pharmaceutical composition includes from about 2.5% to about 10% benzoyl peroxide as the only active ingredient, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. The regimen achieves, in a group of such subjects, a primary measure of success of at least about 9%, at least about 25%, at least about 40%, or at least about 47%, after application of said pharmaceutical composition once daily for at least about 2 weeks, at least about 4 weeks, at least about 8 weeks, or at least about 12 weeks, respectively.

Abstract: Salts of hexylamine, for example, hexylamine succinate and tri-hexylamine citrate and their method of production are described. The disclosure also relates to compositions comprising hexyalmine, for example, for reducing appetite in a human subject, treating obesity in a human subject, preventing obesity in a human subject, preventing weight gain in a human subject, increasing fat loss in a human subject, treating an overweight human subject, increasing athletic performance in a human subject, increasing endurance in a human subject, increasing muscle strength in a human subject, improving cognitive function in a human subject, treating ADHD in a human subject, increasing sweating in a human subject, reducing reaction time of a human subject, increasing psychomotor vigilance of a human subject, enhancing memory in a human subject, increasing central nervous system activity in a human subject, and enhancing alertness, attention, concentration, and/or memory in a human subject.

Abstract: The present application relates methods for treating a depressive symptom comprising administering an effective amount of a ? opioid receptor agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a subject in need thereof. Non-limiting examples of such agonist include the compounds of Formulas I, II, III, and IV, as well as the compounds of Table A.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating juvenile onset neurological conditions, such as autism (ASD), intellectual disability, or epilepsy, with an inhibitor of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR). The inhibitor may be NitroSynapsin or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: There is described herein the use of mirtazapine in methods for the treatment of inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and PBC.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an NSAID such as meloxicam and/or rizatriptan in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the NSAID for the treatment of pain such as migraine, arthritis, and other conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating pain, such as migraine, comprising administering meloxicam and rizatriptan to a human being suffering from pain, such as migraine. For migraine, these methods may be particularly useful when the meloxicam and rizatriptan are administered while the human being is suffering from an acute attack of migraine pain or migraine aura. In some embodiments, the combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan may be administered in a manner that results in a Tmax of meloxicam of 3 hours or less.

Abstract: The invention provides mebendazole for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of a chronic inflammatory disease, and in particular wherein the chronic inflammatory disease is an autoimmune disease, for example sarcoidosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Huntington's disease, end stage renal disease, systemic sclerosis (also called scleroderma), myositis, diabetes type 1, multiple sclerosis, Sjögren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, primary biliary cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, Graves' disease, Addison's disease, tuberculosis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer's disease and coeliac disease. A method for the treatment or prophylaxis of a chronic inflammatory disease, comprising administering an effective amount of a mebendazole or a pharmaceutical composition of mebendazole is also provided. The use of mebendazole for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a chronic inflammatory disease is also provided.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating non-metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer using an approved drug product comprising apalutamide, enzalutamide or darolutamide. Also described here are drug products containing apalutamide enzalutamide or darolutamide, and methods of selling or offering for sale an anti-androgen drug product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of inositol-stabilized arginine silicate complexes (“ASI”) with the addition of free inositol (“I”) to form a composition ASI+I for improving cognitive functioning in humans, particularly video game players.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medicinal composition and related methods using Lawsone (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) as a key active ingredient for treating pain associated with chemotherapy-induced palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia (Hand-Foot Syndrome). The medicinal composition may be administered topically as a gel, ointment, cream, lotion, suspension, spray, transdermal patch or liquid alone or in combination with other topical steroids, topical NSAIDS, antiarrhythmics, moisturizers, capsaicin, emollients, herbal remedies and essential or carrier oils. The medicinal composition eliminates the pain and burning sensation experienced with palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia and allows patients to carry on with normal daily activities after a session of chemotherapy.

Abstract: A method is provided herein to increase an immune response to an antigen. The method includes administering an agent that inhibits extracellular adenosine or inhibits adenosine receptors. Also disclosed are methods to increase the efficacy of a vaccine and to increase an immune response to a tumor antigen or immune cell-mediated tumor destruction.

Abstract: A method for treating a subject with depression characterized by having an increased burst firing in neurons of a lateral habenula in the subject is provided. The method includes a step of administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition capable of inhibiting the burst firing in the lateral habenula of the subject. The pharmaceutical composition includes one or more active pharmaceutical agents, which can suppress the burst firing in the lateral habenula of the subject and can include at least one of an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) inhibitor or a T-type calcium channel inhibitor. The pharmaceutical composition can be in a formulation allowing for local administration to the lateral habenula of the subject, or can be in a formulation configured for systemic administration to the subject. A method for testing a test substance for an antidepressive effect is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing broussochalcone A as an active ingredient for prevention or treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The pharmaceutical composition containing broussochalcone A as an active ingredient for prevention or treatment of inflammatory bowel disease of the present invention suppresses inflammation to ameliorate symptoms of weight loss, reduction in bowel length, diarrhea, and hemafecia, which result from inflammatory bowel disease, and has no side effects occurring in an existing drug medicine, and thus can be effectively used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an NSAID such as meloxicam and/or rizatriptan in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the NSAID for the treatment of pain such as migraine, arthritis, and other conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating pain, such as migraine, comprising administering meloxicam and rizatriptan to a human being suffering from pain, such as migraine. For migraine, these methods may be particularly useful when the meloxicam and rizatriptan are administered while the human being is suffering from an acute attack of migraine pain or migraine aura. In some embodiments, the combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan may be administered in a manner that results in a Tmax of meloxicam of 3 hours or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluoroethylnormemantine or one of the salts thereof for the treatment of anxiety and, more particularly, post-traumatic stress conditions, either alone or in combination with chemical antidepressant treatments or cognitive and behavioral techniques.

Abstract: Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.

Abstract: Aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) agonists and their use for treating, preventing, or reducing the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and dosing regimens for treating glioblastoma or recurrent glioblastoma and its associated symptoms by administration of ibudilast (3-isobutyryl-2-isopropylpyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one or more other therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The invention is generally related to topical ophthalmic compositions comprising: from about 0.05 w/v % to about 5 w/v % of galactomannan polymer; a cis-diol and about 0.5 w/v % to about 10 w/v % of a hydrophilic copolymer which comprises (a) arylborono-containing repeating units each having a boronic acid, (b) repeating units of at least one phosphorylcholine-containing vinylic monomer, and (c) acrylic monomeric units of at least one acrylic monomer having 3 to 16 carbon atoms, the ophthalmic composition is substantially free of a borate for improving lubrication, hydration and drug delivery property.