Abstract: The invention describes methods and tools for the identification of drug intolerance into subjects receiving an hypolipidemic agent. The invention further describes methods and tools for the prediction of drug intolerance in subjects in need of hypolipidemic agents. Some aspects of the invention are based on the assessment of the subject plasma glycerol concentrations. Some aspects of the invention are based on the assessment of the subject HDL-triglycerides concentration. Some other aspects are based on the identification of hepatic lipase gene variants in a subject genome.

Abstract: Solid, pharmaceutical dosage forms of [2-(8,9-dioxo-2,6-diazabicyclo [5.2.0]non-1(7)-en-2-yl)alkyl]phosphonic acid and derivatives thereof are disclosed. In addition, methods of use are disclosed for the treatment, inter alia, of cerebral vascular disorders, anxiety disorders; mood disorders; schizophrenia; schizophreniform disorder; schizoaffective disorder; cognitive impairment; chronic neurodegenerative disorders; inflammatory diseases; fibromyalgia; complications from herpes zoster; prevention of tolerance to opiate analgesia; withdrawal symptoms from addictive drugs; and pain.