Abstract: The invention relates to ocular, intranasal, oromucosal or pulmonary administration of (R)—N-[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]acetamide (I) for the treatment of diseases and conditions where, for example, inotropic, vasodilatory or calcium sensitizing effects are desired. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms adapted for ocular, intranasal, oromucosal or pulmonary administration comprising (R)—N-[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]acetamide (I) as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating or preventing nausea and vomiting. The method comprises administering an eye drop composition comprising palonosetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the eye of the subject. The ocular administration results in fast systemic absorption, improved bioavailability compared to oral route and extended elimination time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating or preventing nausea and vomiting. The method comprises administering an eye drop composition comprising palonosetron or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to the eye of the subject. The ocular administration results in fast systemic absorption, improved bioavailability compared to oral route and extended elimination time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of inducing emesis in animals, particularly companion animals such as dogs and cats, in situations where vomiting is desired. The method comprises administering an eye drop composition comprising a selective D2 family dopamine agonist as an active ingredient to the eye of the animal to induce emesis. The method and the composition are useful in situations involving ingestion of a potentially toxic substance or foreign body by the animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of inducing emesis in animals, particularly companion animals such as dogs and cats, in situations where vomiting is desired. The method comprises administering an eye drop composition comprising a selective D2 family dopamine agonist as an active ingredient to the eye of the animal to induce emesis. The method and the composition are useful in situations involving ingestion of a potentially toxic substance or foreign body by the animal.

Abstract: A method for the prevention of thrombotic, embolic and/or hemorrhagic disorders, such as cerebral infarction (stroke) or myocardial infarction, by administering levosimendan or its metabolite (II) or any of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts to a mammal in need of such prevention.

Abstract: A method for the prevention of thrombotic, embolic and/or hemorrhagic disorders, such as cerebral infarction (stroke) or myocardial infarction, by administering levosimendan or its metabolite (II) or any of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts to a mammal in need of such prevention.

Abstract: A method for the prevention of thrombotic, embolic and/or hemorrhagic disorders, such as cerebral infarction (stroke) or myocardial infarction, by administering levosimendan or its metabolite (II) or any of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts to a mammal in need of such prevention.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of chronic valvular disease (CVD) in animals, particularly dogs, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of levosimendan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Levosimendan was shown to significantly reduce mortality and to significantly improve quality of life in dogs suffering from chronic valvular disease.

Abstract: A combination of a levosimendan compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an angiotensin II receptor antagonist or an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor shows synergistic effect in the prevention of stroke. Pharmaceutical compositions and medical kits comprising as a first active ingredient a levosimendan compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and as a second active ingredient an angiotensin II receptor antagonist or an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor are provided.

Abstract: Therapeutically active compounds of formula (I) or (II): wherein the variables in formulas (I) and (II) are defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are potent inhibitors of Na+/Ca2+ exchange mechanism.

Abstract: A method for the treatment or prevention of cardiac hypertrophy or diastolic heart failure resulting from cardiac hypertrophy by administering levosimendan or its metabolite (II) or any of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts to a mammal in need of such treatment.

Abstract: A method for the prevention of thrombotic, embolic and/or hemorrhagic disorders, such as cerebral infarction (stroke) or myocardial infarction, by administering levosimendan or its metabolite (II) or any of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts to a mammal in need of such prevention.

Abstract: A combination therapy for the treatment of heart failure, particularly acute heart failure, comprises administering a combination of levosimendan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a calcium ion source and/or an intracellular calcium increasing agent to a patient. The combination shows a synergistic effect even at doses having no effect if administered alone.

Abstract: Therapeutically active compounds of formula (I) or (II): wherein the variables in formulas (I) and (II) are defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are potent inhibitors of Na+/Ca2+ exchange mechanism.

Abstract: A combination therapy for the treatment of heart failure, particularly acute heart failure, comprises administering a combination of levosimendan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a calcium ion source and/or an intracellular calcium increasing agent to a patient. The combination shows a synergistic effect even at doses having no effect if administered alone.

Abstract: Therapeutically active compounds of formula (I): in which R1 to R4 means hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, carboxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl or halogenalkyl, or R2 and R3 form a ring of 5-7 carbon atoms, R5 to R9 means hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, acyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, acylamino, alkylamino, aryloxy, halogen, cyano, nitro, carboxy, alkylsufonyl, sulfonamido or trifluoromethyl, wherein each aryl residue defined above by itself or as a part of another group may be substituted, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds increase the calcium sensitivity of contractile proteins of the cardiac muscle and are thus useful in the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Abstract: Therapeutically active compounds of formula (I) in which R1 to R4 means hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, carboxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl or halogenalkyl, or R2 and R3 form a ring of 5-7 carbon atoms. R5 to R9 means hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, arylalkyl, acyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, acylamino, alkylamino, aryloxy, halogen, cyano, nitro, carboxy, alkylsulfonyl, sulfonamido or trifluoromethyl, wherein each aryl residue defined above by itself or as a part of another group may be substituted, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds increase the calcium sensitivity of contractile proteins of the cardiac muscle and are thus useful in the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Abstract: A method for obtaining direct dilatation of the coronary arteries by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a phospholamban inhibitor is described. Compounds which are effective in relieving the inhibitory effects of phospholamban on cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase are also described.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of neurohumoral imbalance caused by alterations of cardiac function to prevent the development of heart failure comprises administering an effective amount of (R)-N-[4-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-6-oxo-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl]acetamide to a mammal in need of such treatment.