Abstract: Method for improving health, survival and muscle growth rate of animals, while reducing carcass fat and improving feed efficiency by administering an optically pure eutomer of an adrenergic beta-2 agonist. The invention is also directed to food compositions comprising the adrenergic beta-2 agonists.

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: 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: Methods are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (-) isomer of norcisapride. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, emesis, dyspepsia and other conditions while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with cisapride. The (-) isomer of norcisapride also avoids the adverse drug interactions associated with racemic cisapride and other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A method for preventing dental caries by administering fluoride and, at the same time controlling periodontal bone loss precipitated by the fluoride, by providing a combination of fluoride and NSAID is disclosed. Topical medicament compositions including NSAIDS and fluoride are also disclosed.

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 bronchial distribution when administered by inhalation.

Abstract: A method for treating urinary incontinence while avoiding concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with racemic oxybutynin is disclosed. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of (S)-oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its R enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising (S)-oxybutynin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its R enantiomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also disclosed.

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 the optically pure (-) isomer of norcisapride. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease, emesis, dyspepsia and other conditions while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with cisapride. The (-) isomer of norcisapride also avoids the adverse drug interactions associated with racemic cisapride and other therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A method for treating urinary incontinence while avoiding concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with racemic oxybutynin is disclosed. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of (S)-oxybutynin, (S)-desethyloxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of the corresponding R enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions in the form of tablets and transdermal devices comprising (S)-oxybutynin or (S)-desethyloxybutynin and an acceptable carrier are also disclosed, as is a synthesis of desethyloxybutynin.

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: A method for treating urinary incontinence while avoiding concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with racemic oxybutynin is disclosed. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of (S)-oxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its R enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising (S)-oxybutynin and an acceptable carrier are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method is provided for protecting against and/or treating ulcerative gastrointestinal conditions, including anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastrointestinal ulcers, using a thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonist. In addition, a combination is provided which includes a thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonist and an anti-inflammatory agent which combination may be used to treat inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, while inhibiting formation of and/or treating gastrointestinal ulcers.

Abstract: Ulcerative conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract, e.g., antiinflammatory-drug-induced ulcers, are treated or prevented by the administration of a potassium channel activator. Methods and combination products are also disclosed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions without causing ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: A method is provided for rehabilitating or restoring the vasorelaxant action of the endothelium impaired by atherosclerosis and/or hypercholesterolemia, thereby preventing arteriospasm in the coronary arteries using an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor such as captopril, fosinopril, ceranapril, enalapril or lisinopril, which may be administered by oral or parenteral dosage forms.

Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of restenosis following angioplasty by administering an ACE inhibitor such as fosinopril or ceranapril, prior to, during and/or after angioplasty.

Abstract: A method is provided for lowering serum cholesterol and thereby inhibiting fatty streak lesions of atherosclerosis by administering to a patient a phosphorus-containing ACE inhibitor, such as fosinopril or ceronapril, alone or in combination with a cholesterol lowering drug, such as pravastatin.

Abstract: A method is provided for slowing the progression of atherosclerosis in coronary arteries in hypertensive or normotensive patients and reducing or eliminating atherosclerotic lesions in such patients in a mammalian species by administering an ACE inhibitor, especially one containing a mercapto moiety, such as captopril or zofenopril.