Abstract: Disclosed herein are aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH-2) inhibitor compounds, such as a compounds of Formula (I) or Formula (II), pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitor compounds, and uses of these compounds and compositions, such as in the methods for safely treating chemical dependency on a substance or condition of addiction, such as alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and compulsive eating disorder, and/or anxiety disorder, each individually or concurrent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH-2) inhibitor compounds, such as a compounds of Formula (I) or Formula (II), pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitor compounds, and uses of these compounds and compositions, such as in the methods for safely treating chemical dependency on a substance or condition of addiction, such as alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and and compulsive eating disorder, and/or anxiety disorder, each individually or concurrent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH-2) inhibitor compounds, such as a compounds of Formula (I) or Formula (II), pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitor compounds, and uses of these compounds and compositions, such as in the methods for safely treating chemical dependency on a substance or condition of addiction, such as alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and compulsive eating disorder, and/or anxiety disorder, each individually or concurrent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination therapy for reducing nicotine addiction or aiding in the cessation or lessening of tobacco use in a mammal, comprising administering to said mammal an amount of an ALDH-2 inhibitor, such as a compound of Formula (I), in combination with an amount of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, varenicline. The disclosure further relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful with the combination therapy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel combination therapy to reduce or prevent the acquisition of a conditioned response in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of an aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH-2) inhibitor compound, such as a compound of Formula (I), in combination with a substance that produces the conditioned response, such as a medication containing a dopamine-producing agent such as an opioid, whereby the combination acts to reduce or prevent the acquisition of a conditioned response, and the deleterious side-effect of misuse, dependence, abuse, and/or addiction.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating arrhythmias including tachycardias, such as idiopathic ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and Torsade de Pointes (TdP) in a manner that minimizes undesirable side effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are A2A adenosine receptor antagonists having the structure of Formula I and to their use in treating mammals for various disease states, such as obesity, CNS disorders, including the “movement disorders” (Parkinson's disease, Huntington's Chorea, and catelepsy), and cerebral ischemia, excitotoxicity, cognitive and physiological disorders, depression, ADHD, and drug addiction (alcohol, amphetamine, cannabinoids, cocaine, nicotine, and opioids) and to their use in the enhancement of immune response. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of such compounds, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for multidetector computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging comprising administering doses of a rate-control agent and one or more adenosine A2A receptor agonists to a mammal.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating arrhythmias including tachycardias, such as idiopathic ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and Torsade de Pointes (TdP) in a manner that minimizes undesirable side effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method of reversing left ventricle remodeling by combined administration of therapeutically effective amounts ranolazine and at least one co-remodeling agent, which may be an ACE inhibitor, an ARB, or a beta-blocker. The method finds utility in the treatment of heart failure. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations that are suitable for such combined administration.

Abstract: The present application discloses methods and compositions for increasing patient tolerability during myocardial imaging comprising the administration of doses of caffeine and one or more adenosine A2A receptor agonists to a mammal undergoing myocardial imaging.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of ranolazine to reduce the risk of adverse coronary events in a mammalian patient. Typically, the natriuretic peptide is associated with coronary disease, acute coronary syndrome, and/or diastolic dysfunction. Ranolazine may be administered to the patient as an intravenous solution or in an oral dose.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating patients suffering from coronary microvascular disease comprising administering ranolazine to the patient.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of ranolazine to reduce the risk of adverse coronary events in a mammalian patient. Typically, the natriuretic peptide is associated with coronary disease, acute coronary syndrome, and/or diastolic dysfunction. Ranolazine may be administered to the patient as an intravenous solution or in an oral dose.

Abstract: The present application discloses methods and compositions for increasing patient tolerability during myocardial imaging comprising the administration of doses of caffeine and one or more adenosine A2A receptor agonists to a mammal undergoing myocardial imaging.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating patients suffering from non-coronary microvascular disease comprising administering ranolazine to the patient. In one embodiment, ranolazine is administered as an oral dose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are A2A adenosine receptor antagonists, and to their use in treating mammals for various disease states, such as CNS disorders, including the “movement disorders” (Parkinson's disease, Huntington's Chorea, and catalepsy), and cerebral ischemia, excitotoxicity, cognitive and physiological disorders, depression, ADHD, hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis of the liver, and drug addiction (alcohol, amphetamine, cannabinoids, cocaine, nicotine, and opioids) and to their use in the enhancement of immune response. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of such compounds, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present application discloses methods for myocardial imaging in human patients having a history of pulmonary disease such as asthma, bronchospasm, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary inflammation, or pulmonary hypertension, comprising administrating doses of one or more A2A adenosine receptor agonists to a mammal undergoing myocardial imaging and detecting and/or diagnosing myocardial dysfunction.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating arrhythmias including tachycardias, such as idiopathic ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and Torsade de Pointes (TdP) in a manner that minimizes undesirable side effects.

Abstract: Halo-alkoxycarbonyl derivatives are provided as prodrug moieties for pharmaceutical agents containing a basic or polar nitrogen containing functionality. The prodrugs are provided as pharmaceutical compositions as well as in methods of treatment.