Patents by Inventor John C. Alexander

John C. Alexander 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).

  • Publication number: 20040167108
    Abstract: Combinations of an ACE inhibitor, an aldosterone antagonist, and a loop diuretic are described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Of particular interest are therapies using captopril, enalapril or lisinopril co-administered with spironolactone. This co-therapy would be particularly useful to reduce the death rate or the number of non-fatal hospitalizations or prevent the progression of congestive heart failure in patients with cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Alfonzo T. Perez, Debra J. Asner, Richard J. LaChapelle, John C. Alexander, Barbara Roniker
  • Patent number: 6747020
    Abstract: Methods of using eplerenone, an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor and optionally a diuretic are described for treatment of heart failure and hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Alfonzo T. Perez, Debra J. Asner, Richard J. LaChapelle, John C. Alexander, Barbara Roniker
  • Publication number: 20040077611
    Abstract: Combinations of an ACE inhibitor and an epoxy-steroidal aldosterone receptor antagonist are described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Of particular interest are therapies using epoxy-steroidal-type aldosterone receptor antagonist compounds, such as eplerenone, in combination with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. This co-therapy would be particularly useful to treat congestive heart failure while avoiding or reducing aldosterone-antagonist-induced side effects such as hyperkalemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John C. Alexander, Barbara Roniker, Subhash Desai
  • Patent number: 6653306
    Abstract: A combination comprising therapeutically-effective amount of an epoxy-steroidal aldosterone receptor antagonist and a therapeutically-effective amount of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist is described for treatment of circulatory disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John C. Alexander, Joseph R. Schuh, Richard J. Gorczynski
  • Publication number: 20030040484
    Abstract: Combinations of an ACE inhibitor, an aldosterone antagonist, and a loop diuretic are described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Of particular interest are therapies using captopril, enalapril or lisinopril co-administered with spironolactone. This co-therapy would be particularly useful to reduce the death rate or the number of non-fatal hospitalizations or prevent the progression of congestive heart failure in patients with cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Alfonzo T. Perez, Debra J. Asner, Richard J. LaChapelle, John C. Alexander, Barbara Roniker
  • Publication number: 20020123485
    Abstract: A combination therapy comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of an epoxy-steroidal aldosterone receptor antagonist and a therapeutically-effective amount of a beta-adrenergic antagonist is described for treatment of circulatory disorders, including cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, cirrhosis and ascites. Preferred beta-adrenergic antagonists are those compounds having high potency and bioavailability. Preferred epoxy-steroidal aldosterone receptor antagonists are 20-spiroxane steroidal compounds characterized by the presence of a 9&agr;,11&agr;-substituted epoxy moiety. A preferred combination therapy includes the beta-adrenergic antagonist metoprolol ((±)1-(isopropylamino)-3-[p-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxyl]-2-propanolol succinate) and the aldosterone receptor antagonist epoxymexrenone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: John C. Alexander, Joseph R. Schuh
  • Patent number: 6410524
    Abstract: Combinations of an ACE inhibitor, an aldosterone antagonist, and a loop diuretic are described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Of particular interest are therapies using captopril, enalapril or lisinopril co-administered with spironolactone. This co-therapy would be particularly useful to reduce the death rate or the number of non-fatal hospitalizations or prevent the progression of congestive heart failure in patients with cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Alfonzo T. Perez, Debra J. Asner, Richard J. LaChapelle, John C. Alexander, Barbara Roniker
  • Patent number: 5622985
    Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of a second heart attack in a patient having a substantially normal serum cholesterol level by administering an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor such as pravastatin, alone or in combination with an ACE inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Adeove Y. Olukotun, John C. Alexander