Abstract: The invention is directed to the treatment of degenerative diseases of tissues which have lost melanin and which share a common embryological basis as tissues of the nervous system by the administration of an active substance which causes an increased concentration of melanin in the tissue. Such active substances include melanin, melanin variants, melanin analogs, melanin derivatives, tyrosinase, tyrosinase gene, melanin-concentrating hormone and combinations thereof. Examples. of such diseases include Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, retinitis pigmentosa, schizophrenia and dementia. The invention is also useful in assisting in the repair of neurons in a mammal having neuron damage by administering an effective amount of an active substance which causes an increased concentration of melanin in the neuron to aid in nerve repair.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a topical antimicrobial and anti-parasite pharmaceutical composition and methods of using the same. The topical antimicrobial pharmaceutical composition includes a safe and effective amount of an ethoxylated or propoxylated glycerol fatty acid ester and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed is a topical antimicrobial pharmaceutical composition including a safe and effective amount of a tertiary mixture including, a glycerol fatty acid ester, a binary mixture of fatty acids including a first fatty acid antimicrobial agent selected from C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 fatty acids, and a second fatty acid antimicrobial agent selected from C.sub.6 to C.sub.18 fatty acids, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further disclosed is a topical antimicrobial pharmaceutical composition including a safe and effective amount of an ethoxylated or propoxylated glycerol fatty acid ester, a binary fatty acid mixture including, a first fatty acid antimicrobial agent selected from C.

Abstract: Compositions and a method of delivering a humectant to a surface such as skin by forming a reaction product of the humectant with an organosilicon compound. The reaction product is applied to the skin surface and contacted with moisture which causes the reaction product to undergo hydrolysis on the skin surface. This releases free humectant onto the skin surface and the silanol functional organosilicon compound formed as a result of the hydrolysis can be utilized on the skin surface as a durable water repellent and softening ingredient for the skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to the amelioration of cryptosporidiosis symptoms, such as diarrhea, caused by the parasite crypotosporidium in susceptible host animals using effective amounts of decoquinate.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R' is a free or esterified carboxy group or a carboxylate anion and R.sup.2 is an organic group have beta-lactamase inhibition activity. A process for the preparation of the same and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are provided.

Abstract: An acne vulgaris treating and preventing topica, which comprises, as an active ingredient, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of caryophyllene, cedrene, longifolene and thujopsene. The topica exhibits sufficient inhibitory activity on proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes, a pathogenic bacterium causing acne vulgaris, at a small therapeutic dose without causing skin irritation.

Abstract: A transdermal flux enhancing pharmaceutical composition for transdermal administration to a human or lower animal subject comprising a safe and effective amount of pharmacologically active compound or a prodrug thereof, an aqueous solvent system comprising from about 15 to 75% by volume of one or more water miscible solvents, and a penetration enhancer selected from certain 1-alkylazacycloheptan-2-ones and cis-olefin compounds of the formulaCH.sub.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.x CH.dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.y R.sup.3where R.sup.3 is CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 or COR.sup.4 and R.sup.4 is OH or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, x and y are each an integer from 3 to 13 and the sum of x and y is from 10 to 16; methods for their use in treating various illnesses in a human or lower animal by transdermal administration of said composition.

Abstract: Hemorrhoidal compositions containing disaccharide polysulfate-aluminum compounds such as sucralfate, above or in combination with other hemorrhoidal products, as an agent effective for alleviating the symptoms of anorectal disease when topically applied to the human skin. Method for alleviating the symptoms of hemorrhoids in humans. Compositions containing disaccharide polysulfate-aluminum compounds such as sucralfate, alone or in combination with antibiotics, antifungal agents, anti-acne agents, or local anesthetics as an active agent effective in promoting the healing of wounds which are not anorectal when topically applied to the surface of a wound. Method for promoting healing at the surface of a wound in humans.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for topical application is described on the basis of a W/O emulsion, which contains piroxicam in the oil phase as an active ingredient. On account of its good compatibility to the skin and stability characteristics, the composition is very suitable for use as an antirheumatic, antiphlogistic and/or anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating urinary incontinence in a mammal which comprises administering an effective amount of a competitive NMDA antagonist.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of certain 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives to inhibit interleukin-1 biosynthesis in a mammal. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating interleukin-1 mediated disorders and dysfunctions such as bone and connective tissue metabolism disorders and immune dysfunction in a mammal. The methods of this invention comprise administering an interleukin-1 biosynthesis inhibiting amount of the compounds and salts of this invention to such a mammal.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the novel use of N-acetyl glucosamine to minimize or eliminate food intolerance or food allergy symptoms in human beings afflicted with these symptoms by maintaining the integrity and normal function of the gastrointestinal tract in such human beings. A method of alleviating food sensitivity and food allergy in a human being comprising feeding the human being a therapeutic amount of N-acetyl glucosamine on a periodic basis.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of TXA.sub.2 receptor antagonists for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention of degenerative changes in penile tissue.

Abstract: The use of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl (optionally substituted by C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl), C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, aralkyl (in which the alkyl moiety contains 1-5 carbon atoms) and --CHO;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro and --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is each a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group andX is an oxygen atom or a group --CH.sub.2- ; or a physiologically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof for treating, relieving or preventing the effects of sexual dysfunction.Preferred compounds include trans-5-fluoro-2,3,3a,9a-tetrahydro-1H-[1,4] benzodioxino [2,3-c]pyrrole and trans-5-fluoro-1,2,3,3a,9,9a-hexahydro[1] benzopyrano [2,3-c]pyrrole.

Abstract: The process consists in dissolving a corticosteroid in the lipid phase of nonionic amphiphilic lipid vesicles consisting of one or more lipid lamellae.Composition for carrying out the above process, in which the vesicles are dispersed in an aqueous phase D, have an average diameter of between 10 and 5,000 nm and contain as corticosteroids 17- and/or 21-mono- or -diesters of hydrocortisone, cortisone, prednisone, prednisolone or 6-methylprednisolone, the corticosteroids representing 0.5 to 2.5% by weight of the total lipids of the lamellae.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the protection of moist stratified squamous epithelia against damage from exposure to noxious luminal agents. Protection of moist stratified squamous epithelia against these noxious luminal agents is afforded by chemical compounds having one of the following reactive groups in their molecule: X--SO.sub.3.sup.-, where X represents oxygen or carbon, and XO.sub.4.sup.= or X.sub.2 O.sub.7.sup.=, where X represents an element from group VIb or sulfur of group VIa of the periodic table. Compounds that provide protection against injury to moist stratified squamous epithelia that illustrate the protective characteristic of these reactive species are the sulfonates, the sulfate esters and the tetrahedral-shaped divalent oxy-anions of the transition metals in group VIb or of sulfur.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting platelet aggregation in vivo with physiologically compatible compounds containing at least one N-oxo-N-nitrosoamine moiety in a molecule thereof, wherein the physiologically compatible compound releases nitric oxide in a sustained and controllable fashion in vivo.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions, which comprise a compound of the general formula I ##STR1## in which X is oxygen, sulfur or -CH.sub.2 -, Y is chlorine or bromine, Z is an SO.sub.2 H, NO.sub.2 or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical, r is a number from 0 to 3, o is a number from 0 to 3, p is the number 0 or 1, m is the number 1 or 2 and n is the number 0 or 1, have having a lipoxygenase- and prostaglandin H synthase-inhibiting action.The compositions are useful in particular for the local (topical) or inhalative treatment of inflammatory, allergic and spasmolytic diseases, as well as psoriasis, bronchial asthma and diseases with disturbances in cell proliferation.

Abstract: A method of inducing uterine contraction which comprises administering, to a subject in need of such contraction, a uterine-contractionally effective amount of a prostanoic acid derivative selected from the group consisting ofa) 15-ketoprostaglandin E compounds, andb) 15-ketoprostaglandin F compounds with the proviso that when the only one group, which is unsubstituted n-pentyl group, is attached to the carbon atom at the 15-position of the prostanoic acid nucleus and the bond between the carbon atoms at 5- and 6-positions is a double bond, then the bond between the carbon atoms at 13- and 14-positions is a single bond.

Abstract: N-monosubstituted neoalkanamides of 11 to 14 carbon atoms wherein the substituent on the amide nitrogen is cyclic (aromatic or cycloaliphatic, such as aryl or cycloalkyl) and of at least five carbon atoms, have been discovered to be insect repellent, providing that any aromatic substituent is unsubstituted at the ortho position and that when the neoalkanoyl moiety is pivaloyl the total number of carbon atoms in the N-cyclic neoalkanamide is at least 12. Such neoalkanamides are useful as repellents against cockroaches, including American, German and Oriental cockroaches, and are also effective against mosquitoes (both Anopheles and Aedes), black flies and carpenter ants, and to some extend against deer ticks. They may be applied to areas, locations and items which are desirably to be kept free of such insects, with applications being direct or of solutions or emulsions thereof, preferably by spraying, or in detergent compositions or other products to be applied to such areas, etc.