Patents by Inventor Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem

Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8975284
    Abstract: The present invention provides for methods of using tert-butyl alcohol (TBA) co-solvent systems in the formulation and production of a pharmaceutical agent with low solubility. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions made using the novel co-solvent system. In one embodiment, the invention provides for a method of making dantrolene sodium (DS) formulation for intravenous use (DS-IV). This instantaneous reconstitution of the DS-IV product constitutes a significant improvement in the pharmacotherapy of patients undergoing malignant hyperthermia during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: US WorldMeds LLC
    Inventors: Ahmad Malkawi, Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem, Patrick DeLuca, George A. Digenis
  • Patent number: 8450375
    Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of cancer. The composition for treating a skin disorder, comprising: a Nitrogen Mustard or an HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol does not include petrolatum or ethanol. The method comprises topically applying the composition of a Nitrogen Mustard or a HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard to the affected skin, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier does not include petrolatum or ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Alonso, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley, Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Publication number: 20120040970
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for rapidly and reliably delivering dantrolene, or derivatives thereof, alone or in combination with other compounds, to the systemic circulation by administration via the nasal route to produce rapid onset of beneficial effects in the treatment or prevention of malignant hyperthermia (MH), spasticity, and Ecstasy intoxication. The present invention further provides intranasal pharmaceutical compositions comprising dantrolene sodium or any pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in a variety of pharmaceutical dosage forms, with and without other compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Publication number: 20110150946
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for transdermal delivery of a therapeutically effective amount of apomorphine using microneedles. The invention also provides methods for treatment of erectile dysfunction and Parkinson's disease using apomorphine hydrochloride or any pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and/or apomorphine prodrugs to the microneedle-treated site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Publication number: 20110097393
    Abstract: This invention relates to a sustained release oral and transdermal pharmaceutical formulations and delivery systems comprising lofexidine. The invention is also directed to methods of treatment comprising administering lofexidine in a sustained release manner. Such methods can involve administration of the lofexidine containing compositions described herein. Compositions of lofexidine formulated for sustained release delivery are provided. Also provided are methods for the treatment of opiate addicts, migraine, neuropathic pain, and other therapeutic indications related to lofexidine. The methods may provide treatment for a variety of conditions amenable to amelioration by lofexidine administration. The methods utilize lofexidine compositions formulated for transdermal and sustained release oral delivery for administration of lofexidine in an amount effective for the treatment of the drug indications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: US WorldMeade, LLC
    Inventor: Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Patent number: 7838564
    Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of cancer. The composition for treating a skin disorder, comprising: a Nitrogen Mustard or an HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol does not include petrolatum or ethanol. The method comprises topically applying the composition of a Nitrogen Mustard or a HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard to the affected skin, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier does not include petrolatum or ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Yaupon Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Alonso, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley, Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Publication number: 20100041767
    Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of cancer. The composition for treating a skin disorder, comprising: a Nitrogen Mustard or an HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol does not include petrolatum or ethanol. The method comprises topically applying the composition of a Nitrogen Mustard or a HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard to the affected skin, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier does not include petrolatum or ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: YAUPON THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Alonso, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley, Stuart R. Lessin, Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Publication number: 20090246256
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions and methods for accelerating the rate of delivery of lofexidine to the systemic circulation by transmucosal administration through the nasal, sublingual, or buccal routes to provide rapid response in the treatment of opiate addicts, migraine, neuropathic pain, and other therapeutic indications related to lofexidine, to a patient in need of such treatment. Compositions of lofexidine formulated for transmucosal delivery are provided. Also provided are methods for the treatment of opiate addicts, migraine, neuropathic pain, and other therapeutic indications related to lofexidine. The methods utilize lofexidine compositions formulated for transmucosal delivery through nasal, sublingual, or buccal routes of administration in an amount effective for the treatment of the drug indications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Publication number: 20090246273
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions and methods for accelerating the rate of delivery of ketorolac to the systemic circulation by sublingual spray administration under the tongue to provide a rapid response in the treatment of pain, especially acute pain associated with postoperative pain and migraine headache. Compositions of ketorolac formulated for sublingual delivery as liquid spray are provided. Also provided are methods of treatment and management of pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Publication number: 20080194699
    Abstract: A composition and method for treatment of cancer. The composition for treating a skin disorder, comprising: a Nitrogen Mustard or an HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol does not include petrolatum or ethanol. The method comprises topically applying the composition of a Nitrogen Mustard or a HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard to the affected skin, wherein the Nitrogen Mustard or the HX salt of the Nitrogen Mustard is in a non-aqueous vehicle or carrier that does not include petrolatum or ethanol, wherein the non-aqueous vehicle or carrier does not include petrolatum or ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Alonso, Peter A. Crooks, Mark A. Pimley, Stuart R. Lessin, Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem
  • Patent number: 6608073
    Abstract: This invention provides a method of rapidly and reliably delivering codeine, alone or in combination with other compounds, to the systemic circulation by administration via the nasal route to produce rapid onset of beneficial effects in the treatment of pain or cough. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising codeine, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in a variety of unique pharmaceutical dosage forms, with and without other analgesic and/or antitussive compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: New Millennium Pharmaceutical Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Anwar A. Hussain, Lewis W. Dittert, Abeer M. Al-Ghananeem