Abstract: The present invention relates to dexmecamylamine and the use of dexmecamylamine, substantially free of exo-R-mecamylamine, in the treatment of bladder disorders, including overactive bladder.

Abstract: Compositions containing calcium citrate malate wherein the calcium citrate malate exhibits one or more of: a pore area of at least about 30 m2/g; a dissolution rate of at least about 95% by weight of the calcium citrate malate in less than about 120 seconds.

Abstract: A storage stable aqueous solution of amifostine at a pH of at least 10.0, in an amifostine concentration of about 50 to about 250 mg/l, which formulation is storage stable under refrigerated conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): The compound has apoptosis signal-regulating kinase (“ASK1”) inhibitory activity, and is thus useful in the treatment of diseases such as kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy and kidney fibrosis.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include compositions effective for inhibiting collagen production and related methods. A preferred method comprises contacting at least one cell capable of producing collagen with a composition effective for inhibiting collagen production thereby. The composition comprises one or more of the compounds effective for inhibiting collagen production disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition containing an active substance belonging to the family of substituted benzhydryl piperazines with reduced amounts of preservatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrazolo[4,3-h]quinazoline compounds which modulate the activity of protein kinases and are therefore useful in treating diseases caused by dysregulated protein kinase activity, in particular PIM kinases. The present invention also provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating diseases utilizing such these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperazine dithioctate, a novel addition salt of thioctic acid with a base and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The piperazine dithioctate according to the present invention has good thermal and moisture stability and high water-solubility as well as dosage increase lower than other addition salts, thereby being effectively used for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for antioxidation or for preventing or treating diabetic polyneuropathy, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel antioxidant inflammation modulators, including those of the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds. Methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions thereof are also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a salt of 1-cyclopropyl-8-methyl-7-[5-methyl-6-(methylamino)-3-pyridinyl]-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of citrate, hemi-fumarate, maleate, L-tartrate, mesylate, hydrochloride, potassium, and sodium salts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of the formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable tautomers, or salts thereof which are inhibitors of syk and/or JAK kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing such a compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of PI3K, particularly of PI3K?. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of new class of hydrolysable amino acid derivatives and absorbable polyester amides, polyamides, polyepoxides, polyureas and polyurethanes prepared therefrom. The resultant absorbable polymers are useful for drug delivery, tissue engineering, tissue adhesives, adhesion prevention, bone wax formulations, medical device coatings, stents, stent coatings, highly porous foams, reticulated foams, wound care, cardiovascular applications, orthopedic devices, surface modifying agents and other implantable medical devices. In addition, these absorbable polymers should have a controlled degradation profile.