Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration of active compounds.

Abstract: A method is described for preparing a fluid pharmaceutical composition which allows the controlled release of at least one active substance. The method involves mixing a therapeutically effective amount of at least one active substance, from 3 to 55% by weight of phospholipid, from 16 to 72% by weight of pharmaceutically acceptable solvent, and from 4 to 52% by weight of fatty acid. The composition has a property of gelling instantaneously in the presence of an aqueous phase.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a tablet comprising two distinct segments. More particularly the invention relates to combinations of two pharmaceutical substances and methods of treatment of allergic disorders.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of certain pyrrolidone derivatives for the preparation of medicaments for the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by the tilted insertion of fusion peptides into cell membranes. It is particularly suitable for the prevention and treatment of viral diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed a pharmaceutical composition which can be administered orally, allowing for the controlled release of at least one active substance. The composition includes at least one active substance, between 5 and 60% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one excipient, selected from inert matrices, hydrophilic matrices, lipid matrices, mixtures of inert matrices and of lipid matrices, and mixtures of hydrophilic matrices and of inert matrices, with the exception of mixtures including a polyacrylic acid and at least one hydrophilic matrix of the cellulose type; and between 5 and 50% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one alkalinizing agent soluble in an aqueous phase under physiological pH conditions, selected from alkali or alkaline-earth metal hydroxides, carbonates, bicarbonates, phosphates, sodium borate and basic salts of organic acids.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use for treating periodontitis of a fluid pharmaceutical composition for controlled release of at least one active substance comprising: a) a therapeutically efficient amount of at least an active substance; b) 3 to 55 wt. % of phospholipid; c) 16 to 72 wt. % of one or several pharmaceutically acceptable solvents; and d) 4 to 52 wt. % of at least one fatty acid. Said composition is characterised in that it has the property of being gelled instantaneously in the presence of an aqueous phase.

Abstract: A method is described for preparing a fluid pharmaceutical composition which allows the controlled release of at least one active substance. The method involves mixing a therapeutically effective amount of at least one active substance, from 3 to 55% by weight of phospholipid, from 16 to 72% by weight of pharmaceutically acceptable solvent, and from 4 to 52 % by weight of fatty acid. The composition has a property of gelling instantaneously in the presence of an aqueous phase.

Abstract: A fluid pharmaceutical composition is described which allows the controlled release of at least one active substance. The composition comprises a therapeutically effective amount of at least one active substance, from 3 to 55% by weight of phospholipid, from 16 to 72% by weight of pharmaceutically acceptable solvent, and from 4 to 52% by weight of fatty acid. The composition has a property of gelling instantaneously in the presence of an aqueous phase.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration, comprising an active substance belonging to the family of substituted benzhydrylpiperazines and at least a cyclodextrin.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions which can be administrated orally, allowing the controlled release of at least one active substance comprising

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration, comprising an active substance belonging to the family of substituted benzhydrylpiperazines and at least a cyclodextrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pseudopolymorphic forms of 2-[2-[4-[bis (4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride, namely, anhydrous 2-[2-[4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride and 2-[2-[4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride monohydrate. It also relates to processes for the preparation of these pseudopolymorphic forms and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pseudopolymorphic forms of 2-[2-[4-[bis(4- fluorophenyl)methyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride, namely, anhydrous 2-[2-[4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-l-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride and 2-[2-[4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-l-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride monohydrate. It also relates to processes for the preparation of these pseudopolymorphic forms and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pseudopolymorphic forms of 2-[2-[4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride, namely, anhydrous 2-[2-[4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride and 2-[2-[-bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]acetic acid dihydrochloride monohydrate. It also relates to processes for the preparation of these pseudopolymorphic forms and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted [2-(1-piperazinyl)-ethoxy]methyl compounds of formula in which R1 represents a —CONH2, —CN, —COOH, —COOM or —COOR3 group, M being an alkali metal and R3 being an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a group —COR4 or —R5, where R4 is chosen from the groups —OR6 l or —R7, in which R5 represents an alkyl or alkylaryl radical, R6 represents a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a haloalkyl, alkylaryl, alkylnitroaryl or alkylhaloaryl radical, and R7 represents a haloalkyl radical, to a process for the preparation of these compounds, and to their use for the preparation of compounds which are themselves valuable intermediates for the preparation of 2-[2-[4[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethyl]-1-piperazinyl]ethoxy]-acetic acid or 2-[2-[4-[bix(4-fluorophenyl)methyl&rs

Abstract: Novel substituted [2-(1-piperazinyl)ethoxy]methyl compounds.The present invention related to novel substituted [2-(1-piperazinyl)-ethoxy]methyl compounds of formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a --CONH.sub.2, --CN, --COOH, --COOM or --COOR.sub.3 group, M being an alkali metal and R.sub.3 being an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; andR.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a group --COR.sub.4 or --R.sub.5, where R.sub.4 is chosen from the groups --OR.sub.6 or --R.sub.7, in whichR.sub.5 represents an allyl or alkylaryl radical,R.sub.6 represents a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a haloalkyl, alkylaryl, alkylnitroaryl or alkylhaloaryl radical, andR.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing (S)- and (R)-.alpha.-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide and (R)-.alpha.-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide. According to this process, the enantiomeric resolution of the racemic mixture of .alpha.-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide is carried out by simulated mobile bed chromatography, using at least three columns filled with chiral stationary phase.This process makes it possible to achieve good production efficiency on the industrial scale.

Abstract: Levetiracetam is prepared by optical resolution of etiracetam by means of preparative high performance liquid chromatography or continuous simulated moving bed chromatographic system using silica gel supporting amylose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate) as a packing material.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition in the form of a colloidal suspension of nanocapsules, comprising an oily phase consisting essentially of an oil containing dissolved therein a surfactant and suspended therein a plurality of nanocapsules having a diameter of less than 500 nanometers, said nanocapsules encapsulating an aqueous phase consisting essentially of a solution or a suspension of a therapeutically active substance, a surfactant and optionally ethanol; a process for preparing the said composition is also described. The walls of said nanocapsules are formed from a poly(alkyl 2-cyanoacrylate) wherein the alkyl radical has 1 to 6 carbon atoms. This composition is particularly suitable for oral administration of polypeptides and polysaccharides.