Abstract: Methods are disclosed utilizing DCL, a metabolic derivative of loratadine, for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, and other disorders, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed utilizing DCL, a metabolic derivative of loratadine, for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, and other disorders, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to smooth muscle spasmolytic agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and method of using said compounds and compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence, and other smooth muscle contractility conditions. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain metabolically stabilized secondary amines having smooth muscle relaxing properties while avoiding, on administration to a mammal, adverse side effects such as prominent antimuscarinic, arrhythmogenic and cardiodepressive effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the S-isomers of anesthetic compounds, the methods of treatment therewith, the compounds being useful for inducing local anesthesia, analgesia and sleep.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the R-isomers of anesthetic compounds, the methods of treatment therewith, the compounds being useful for inducing local anesthesia, analgesia and sleep.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed using Trospium Chloride, an antimuscarinic smooth muscle relaxant, for the treatment of urinary incontinence, and other disorders, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side effects associated with other antimuscarinic drugs.

Abstract: A method and composition are disclosed utilizing the pure (R,R) isomer of formoterol, which is a potent bronchodilator with reduced adverse effects, a low incidence of the development of tolerance and an increased duration of action, as compared to racemic formoterol.

Abstract: A method and composition are disclosed utilizing the pure (R,R) isomer of formoterol, which is a potent bronchodilator with reduced adverse effects, a low incidence of the development of tolerance and an increased duration of action, as compared to racemic formoterol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to smooth muscle spasmolytic agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and method of using said compounds and compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence, and other smooth muscle contractility conditions. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain metabolically stabilized secondary amines having smooth muscle relaxing properties while avoiding, on administration to a mammal, adverse side effects such as prominent antimuscarinic, arrhythmogenic and cardiodepressive effects.

Abstract: A method and composition are disclosed utilizing the pure (R,R) isomer of formoterol, which is a potent bronchodilator with reduced adverse effects, a low incidence of the development of tolerance and an increased duration of action, as compared to racemic formoterol.

Abstract: A method and composition are disclosed utilizing the pure (R,R) isomer of formoterol, which is a potent bronchodilator with reduced adverse effects, having a low incidence of the development of tolerance and having increased duration of action.

Abstract: Dapsone and related sulfones are known to have therapeutic activity against leprosy, dermatitis herpetiformis, actinomycotic mycetoma, asthma, malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, Kaposiís sarcoma, pneumocystis carinií (pneumonia), subcorneal pustular dermatosis and cystic acne, in patients in need of such therapy. These sulfones are also known to have therapeutic activity against memory loss in patients in need of such therapy, including patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. It has now been found that new, modified-release formulations of dapsone and related sulfones may also be used that decrease side effects and increase effectiveness of the drugs. New methods are disclosed utilizing certain formulations of dapsone and related sulfones that improve the therapeutic index of said drugs.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (S)-isomer of lomefloxacin to treat bacterial infection. In particular, this compound is a potent drug for the treatment of Mycobacteria infection.

Abstract: Methods for treating smooth muscle hyperactivity, including urinary incontinence, while avoiding concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with tolterodine and the racemic version thereof are disclosed. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a mono-isopropyl metabolite or a parahydroxymethyl metabolite or a parahydroxymethyl mono-isopropyl metabolite of tolterodine or racemic versions thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of either metabolite. Pharmaceutical compositions in the form of tablets and transdermal devices comprising said compounds and acceptable carriers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing metabolic derivatives of astemizole for the treatment of allergic disorders while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the astemizole. The metabolic derivatives of astemizole are also useful for the treatment of retinopathy and other small vessel disorders associated with diabetes mellitus and such other conditions as may be related to the antihistamine activity of astemizole. For example, the metabolic derivatives of astemizole are useful for the treatment of asthma, motion sickness, and vertigo, without the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with astemizole.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing metabolic derivatives of astemizole for the treatment of allergic disorders while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the astemizole. The metabolic derivatives of astemizole are also useful for the treatment of retinopathy and other small vessel disorders associated with diabetes mellitus and such other conditions as may be related to the antihistamine activity of astemizole. For example, the metabolic derivatives of astemizole are useful for the treatment of asthma, motion sickness, and vertigo, without the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with astemizole.

Abstract: A method of treating disorders involving the urethrogentical tract by administering to pateints in need therof therapeutically effective amounts of the desethyl metabolite of oxybutynin and/or the optically active isomers thereof, which are free from said cardiac side effect of oxybutynin, while maintaining the therapeutic activities of oxybutynin or the optically active isomers thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new aminoindane piperidine compounds, the method of using aminoindane compounds as local anesthetics, said compounds having particularly valuable properties as dermal and topical anesthetics in mammals, including man, as well as compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (S)-isomer of lomefloxacin to treat bacterial infection. In particular, this compound is a potent drug for the treatment of Mycobacteria infection.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing metabolic derivatives of astemizole for the treatment of allergic disorders while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the astemizole. The metabolic derivatives of astemizole are also useful for the treatment of retinopathy and other small vessel disorders associated with diabetes mellitus and such other conditions as may be related to the antihistamine activity of astemizole. For example, the metabolic derivatives of astemizole are useful for the treatment of asthma, motion sickness, and vertigo, without the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with astemizole.