Abstract: The present invention is directed to Form II of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for its preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride Form II may be produced directly form sertraline base or sertraline mandelate. It may also be produced from sertraline hydrochloride solvate and hydrate forms, and crystallized from new solvent systems. Pharmaceutical compositions containing sertraline hydrochloride Form II and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing levofloxacin hemihydrate, comprising: (A) dissolving levofloxacin in a solvent selected from the group consisting of acetonitrile, acetonitrile:H2O, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl sulfoxide:H2O, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl ethyl ketone:H2O, butanol, butanol:H2O, and mixtures thereof at an elevated temperature; and (B) crystallizing levofloxacin hemihydrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to forms II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for their preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride polymorph II may be produced by slurrying sertraline hydrochloride polymorph VI in aprotic organic solvent. Sertraline hydrochloride polymorphic form III may be produced by heating sertraline hydrochloride polymorphs V and VI. Sertraline hydrochloride forms V and VI may be produced from either sertraline hydrochloride or sertraline base by crystallization. Sertraline hydrochloride Form VII may be produced by suspending sertraline chloride polymorph V in water, followed by filtration. Sertraline hydrochloride Forms VIII and IX may be produced by suspending sertraline base in water followed by acidification and filtration. Sertraline hydrochloride Form X may be produced by suspending sertraline hydrochloride in benzyl alcohol with heating, followed by filtration.

Abstract: A method of packaging of azithromycin which provides improved stability of azithromycin upon storage. Additionally, compositions and methods of stabilizing azithromycin compositions are described. Stabilized azithromycin compositions comprise an intimate admixture of azithromycin and a stabilizing-effective amount of an antioxidant to improve the resistance of the azithromycin to degradation. Coprecipitation or co-milling of azithromycin and an antioxidant are particularly preferred means of achieving an intimate admixture. Pharmaceutical formulations comprising a stabilized azithromycin composition and methods of making such formulations are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Form II of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for its preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride Form II may be produced directly form sertraline base or sertraline mandelate. It may also be produced from sertraline hydrochloride solvate and hydrate forms, and crystallized from new solvent systems. Pharmaceutical compositions containing sertraline hydrochloride Form II and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of packaging of azithromycin which provides improved stability of azithromycin upon storage. Additionally, compositions and methods of stabilizing azithromycin compositions are described. Stabilized azithromycin compositions comprise an intimate admixture of azithromycin and a stabilizing-effective amount of an antioxidant to improve the resistance of the azithromycin to degradation. Coprecipitation or co-milling of azithromycin and an antioxidant are particularly preferred means of achieving an intimate admixture. Pharmaceutical formulations comprising a stabilized azithromycin composition and methods of making such formulations are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Form II of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for its preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride Form II may be produced directly form sertraline base or sertraline mandelate. It may also be produced from sertraline hydrochloride solvate and hydrate forms, and crystallized from new solvent systems. Pharmaceutical compositions containing sertraline hydrochloride Form II and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Form II of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for its preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride Form II may be produced directly form sertraline base or sertraline mandelate. It may also be produced from sertraline hydrochloride solvate and hydrate forms, and crystallized from new solvent systems. Pharmaceutical compositions containing sertraline hydrochloride Form II and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Form II of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for its preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride Form II may be produced directly form sertraline base or sertraline mandelate. It may also be produced from sertraline hydrochloride solvate and hydrate forms, and crystallized from new solvent systems. Pharmaceutical compositions containing sertraline hydrochloride Form II and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to forms II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for their preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride polymorph II may be produced by slurrying sertraline hydrochloride polymorph VI in aprotic organic solvent. Sertraline hydrochloride polymorphic form III may be produced by heating sertraline hydrochloride polymorphs V and VI. Sertraline hydrochloride forms V and VI may be produced from either sertraline hydrochloride or sertraline base by crystallization. Sertraline hydrochloride Form VII may be produced by suspending sertraline chloride polymorph V in water, followed by filtration. Sertraline hydrochloride Forms VIII and IX may be produced by suspending sertraline base in water followed by acidification and filtration. Sertraline hydrochloride Form X may be produced by suspending sertraline hydrochloride in benzyl alcohol with heating, followed by filtration.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing substantially pure and stable gabapentin are disclosed wherein gabapentin has a pH of between 6.8 to 7.3.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to forms II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X of sertraline hydrochloride and novel methods for their preparation. According to the present invention, sertraline hydrochloride polymorph II may be produced by slurrying sertraline hydrochloride polymorph VI in aprotic organic solvent. Sertraline hydrochloride polymorphic form III may be produced by heating sertraline hydrochloride polymorphs V and VI. Sertraline hydrochloride forms V and VI may be produced from either sertraline hydrochloride or sertraline base by crystallization. Sertraline hydrochloride Form VII may be produced by suspending sertraline chloride polymorph V in water, followed by filtration. Sertraline hydrochloride Forms VIII and IX may be produced by suspending sertraline base in water followed by acidification and filtration. Sertraline hydrochloride Form X may be produced by suspending sertraline hydrochloride in benzyl alcohol with heating, followed by filtration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS-H) and its salts (BOS-Na, BOS-Ca, and BOS-Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS-H) and its salts (BOS-Na, BOS-Ca, and BOS-Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS—H) and its salts (BOS—Na, BOS—Ca, and BOS—Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: Levofloxacin has been purified by dissolving levofloxacin in a polar solvent at an elevated temperature and crystallizing purified levofloxacin. Preferably, an antioxidant is added to increase the purity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS-H) and its salts (BOS-Na, BOS-Ca, and BOS-Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS-H) and its salts (BOS-Na, BOS-Ca, and BOS-Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to degradation products of azithromycin, methods for the preparation and identification of the degradation products which may be produced during storage and/or synthesis of azithromycin.

Abstract: A method of packaging of azithromycin which provides improved stability of azithromycin upon storage.