Abstract: An iontophoretic method for transporting compounds of interest across a body tissue is provided. The method utilizes an AC signal in conjunction with a barrier-modifying agent such as a fatty acid, fatty alcohol, bile acid, surfactant, or the like. The method enables the maintenance of a substantially constant electrical state in a localized region of the tissue through which transport occurs, thereby allowing a compound of interest to be transported across the tissue in a controlled and predictable manner. The barrier-modifying agent reduces the time as well as the voltage level required to achieve a target electrical resistance, thereby reducing patient discomfort and increasing the battery life of the iontophoresis device.

Abstract: An iontophoretic method for transporting compounds of interest across a body tissue is provided. The method utilizes an AC signal in conjunction with a barrier-modifying agent such as a fatty acid, fatty alcohol, bile acid, surfactant, or the like. The method enables the maintenance of a substantially constant electrical state in a localized region of the tissue through which transport occurs, thereby allowing a compound of interest to be transported across the tissue in a controlled and predictable manner. The barrier-modifying agent reduces the time as well as the voltage level required to achieve a target electrical resistance, thereby reducing patient discomfort and increasing the battery life of the iontophoresis device.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating inflammatory diseases in mammals by inhibiting TNF&agr; expression. The methods comprise the step of topically administrating a composition of the present invention comprising thalidomide, N-alkyl analogs of thalidomide and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the permeability of the skin or other biological membrane to a material such as a drug is disclosed. In the method, the drug is delivered in conjunction with ultra sound having a frequency of above about 10 MHz. The method may also be used in conjunction with chemical permeation enhancers and/or with iontophoresis.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the permeability of the skin or other biological membrane to a material such as a drug is disclosed. In the method, the drug is delivered in conjunction with ultrasound having a frequency of above about 10 MHz. The method may also be used in conjunction with chemical permeation enhancers and/or with iontophoresis.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the permeability of the skin or other biological membrane to a material such as a drug is disclosed. In the method, the drug is delivered in conjunction with ultrasound having a frequency of above about 10 MHz. The method may also be used in conjunction with chemical permeation enhancers and/or with iontophoresis.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the permeability of the skin or other biological membrane to a material such as a drug is disclosed. In the method, the drug is delivered in conjunction with ultrasound having a frequency of above about 10 MHz. The method may also be used in conjunction with chemical permeation enhancers and/or with iontophoresis.

Abstract: A process for relieving pain and novel topical compositions for transdermal delivery of a narcotic analgesic comprising the application to mammalian skin of an effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, where R is --CH.sub.2, ##STR2## or --H and R' and R" are C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 hydrocarbons or --H, in association with a topical pharmaceutical carrier selected from the group consisting of ointments, lotions, pastes, jellies, gels, creams, sprays, aerosols and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to various compositions, comprising a 2-acetylprid thiosemicarbazone and a diol, which are useful in the treatment of viral infections.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-inflammatory compound, 6.alpha.,9.alpha.-di-fluoro-11.beta.,17.alpha.,21-trihydroxy-16.beta.-meth ylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17,21-diacetate, and topical pharmaceutical formulations which include antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: The disclosure covers the preparation of the compound, 6.alpha.,9.alpha.-difluoro-11.beta.,17,21-trihydroxy-16.beta.-methylpregna -1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17.alpha.,21-diacetate, (1) and methods and formulations for its anti-inflammatory use topically, orally and parenterally.