Patents by Inventor Gul Balwani

Gul Balwani 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: 10064817
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 9919050
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions, into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 8895061
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising carisoprodol or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the skeletal muscle relaxant carisoprodol and one or more additional active agents, such as one or more nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The invention further provides methods of use of such compositions in preventing, alleviating and/or treating musculoskeletal pain, muscle spasms, or other non-malignant painful conditions including methods in which the circulating levels of the active pharmaceutical form of carisoprodol are controlled by use of extended- or controlled-release formulations or by strict control of dosage regimen, so as to reduce the level of somnolence observed with other muscle relaxant compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Gul Balwani, Harry J. Sacks, Bryan A. Roecklein, Benjamin Johns
  • Patent number: 8758816
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Fuge, John Higson, Bryan A. Roecklein, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20140158117
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions, into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace DANG, Brian D. LAWRENCE, Gul BALWANI, Alexander D. D'ADDIO
  • Patent number: 8518919
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: MEDA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20120149690
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20120083479
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Patent number: 8071073
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: MEDA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Grace Dang, Brian D. Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20100189782
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising carisoprodol or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the skeletal muscle relaxant carisoprodol and one or more additional active agents, such as one or more nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The invention further provides methods of use of such compositions in preventing, alleviating and/or treating musculoskeletal pain, muscle spasms, or other non-malignant painful conditions including methods in which the circulating levels of the active pharmaceutical form of carisoprodol are controlled by use of extended- or controlled-release formulations or by strict control of dosage regimen, so as to reduce the level of somnolence observed with other muscle relaxant compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Gul Balwani, Harry J. Sacks, Bryan A. Roecklein, Benjamin Johns
  • Publication number: 20100152147
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Dennis Fuge, John Higson, Bryan A. Roecklein, Gul Balwani, Alexander D. D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20070219253
    Abstract: Compositions consisting essentially of phenylephrine tannate, pyrilamine tannate, and guaifenesin which are effective when administered orally for the symptomatic relief of cough and nasal congestion associated with respiratory tract conditions such as the common cold, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Gul Balwani, Alexander D'Addio, Jeff Gazzara, Phuong Dang
  • Publication number: 20070020330
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: MedPointe Healthcare Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Dang, Brian Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20060110331
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Applicant: MedPointe Healthcare Inc.
    Inventors: Phuong Dang, Brian Lawrence, Gul Balwani, Alexander D'Addio
  • Publication number: 20050232899
    Abstract: Stable aqueous formulations which are free of products derived from human or animal origin and which maintain high biological activity and high chemical and physical stability of alpha-type interferon, and proteins in general, for an extended period of time. Methods of producing stable aerosol formulations of the same for delivery to the lungs are also provided, as well as systems and methods of delivering the formulations to the lungs for systemic absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Gul Balwani, Brooks Boyd, John Whatley
  • Publication number: 20050019389
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing a proanthocyanidin polymer composition which are useful for the treatment and prevention of secretory diarrhea are provided. The invention specifically relates to pharmaceutical formulations of a proanthocyanidin polymer composition which has been isolated from a Croton spp. or a Calophyllum spp. In particular, the invention relates to a formulation of a proanthocyanidin polymer composition which protects the composition from the effects of stomach acid after oral administration, particularly to those formulations which are enteric coated. The invention also relates to methods of producing a directly compressible proanthocyanidin polymer composition, as well as compositions containing the directly compressible proanthocyanidin polymer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Edward Rozhon, Atul Khandwala, Akram Sabouni, Gul Balwani, Jody Chan, David Sesin
  • Patent number: 6830744
    Abstract: Stable aqueous formulations which are free of products derived from human or animal origin and which maintain high biological activity and high chemical and physical stability of alpha-type interferon for an extended period of time. Methods of producing stable aerosol formulations of the same for delivery to the lungs are also provided, as well as systems and methods of delivering the formulations to the lungs for systemic absorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Aradigm Corporation
    Inventors: Gul Balwani, Brooks Boyd, John Whatley
  • Publication number: 20030223936
    Abstract: Stable aqueous formulations which are free of products derived from human or animal origin and which maintain high biological activity and high chemical and physical stability of alpha-type interferon for an extended period of time. Methods of producing stable aerosol formulations of the same for delivery to the lungs are also provided, as well as systems and methods of delivering the formulations to the lungs for systemic absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Gul Balwani, Brooks Boyd, John Whatley