Abstract: Crystalline sulfuric, di-nitric, mono-hydrochloric, di-hydrochloric, and di- and sesqui-orthosphosphoric acid addition salts of 7-[.alpha.-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-.alpha.-(Z)-methoxyiminoacetamido]-3-[(1- methyl-1-pyrrolidinio)methyl]-3-cephem-4-carboxylate are stable even at elevated temperatures. The crystalline sulfuric acid addition salt is made by forming an admixture of (a) at least one molar equivalent of sulfuric acid with (b) zwitterion in an amount so as to be present in the admixture at a concentration of greater than 25 milligrams/ml, causing crystallization, separating the crystals, washing and drying. The crystalline monohydrochloride, dihydrochloride, and orthophosphate salts are prepared by dissolving the zwitterion in the appropriate amount of acid, causing crystallization by adding acetone and isolating the crystals. Physical admixtures of the salts with certain bases in proportions to give a pH ranging from about 3.

Abstract: Amorphous solid formed by lyophilization or cosolvent precipitation of an aqueous solution of 7-[.alpha.-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)-.alpha.-(Z)-methoximinoacetamido]-3-[(1-m ethyl-1-pyrrolidinio)-methyl[-3-cephem-4-carboxylate zwitterion and a salt or mixture of salts from a selected particular group is a broad spectrum antibiotic composition and has better temperature stability at least up to 45.degree. C. than the zwitterion. The salt is one wherein the cation is selected from the group consisting of sodium, lithium, calcium, and magnesium and the anion is selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, and iodide. The molar ratio of zwitterion to salt ranges from about 0.5:1 to about 2:l.

Abstract: A direct telephone dialing ordering system is disclosed wherein a calling customer can order products and/or services from a given vendor without voice interchange. The system operates in a Local Access and Transport Area (LATA) switching network which has Feature Group D services utilizing the 15 digit domestic dialing plan. The system is positioned within the LATA and is assigned a Feature Group D interexchange carrier number. An originating call utilizing the 15 digit domestic dialing plan of the Feature Group D service is directed to the system within the LATA to a point of termination as an interexchange carrier. The system is then free to utilize the remaining 10 digits of the originating call for determination of variables such as vendor, product, grade and the like designations. The Feature Group D Automatic Number Identification (ANI) for the calling customer is likewise passed on to the system for customer identification, credit verification and the like.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the in-vial deposition of 7-(dimethylaminomethylene)amino-9a-methoxymitosane in sterile unit dosage form. A solution of this compound is introduced into a sterile vial in a solution of tertiary-butanol. The tertiary-butanol is then removed, e.g., by evaporation or lyophilization, and the vial is closed by appropriate means. The thus deposited material can contain up to 0.5 mole equivalent of tertiary-butanol as a hemi-solvate and is very stable to heat.

Abstract: A stable solution of etoposide in 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone is disclosed. The solution can be diluted with a parenteral vehicle to yield an infusion solution containing up to 10 mg/ml etoposide activity without rapid etoposide crystallization. Solutions having etoposide concentration of as high as 500 mg/ml can also be prepared and used to fill gelatin capsules.

Abstract: The crystalline triethylamine salt of cefbuperazone is stable in the dry state and soluble in water and in aqueous injection vehicles.

Abstract: The antibiotic 7-[D-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido]-3-[(Z)-1-propenyl]ceph-3-em-4-c arboxylic acid (BMY-28100) forms imidazolidinone derivatives on reaction with ketones. These derivatives are useful in pharmaceutical dosage forms and as intermediates for separation thereof from mixtures containing the [(E)-1-propenyl]isomer of the antibiotic.

Abstract: Crystalline adducts of 7-[(Z)-2-methoxyimino-2-(2-aminothiazol-4-yl)acetamido-3-[(1-methyl-1-pyrr olidinium)methyl]-3-cephem-4-carboxylate selected from the group consisting of the di(1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone) adduct and the di(N-formyl pyrrolidine) adduct and salt complexes thereof have been found to be stable at even high temperatures. The crystalline adducts are prepared by forming an admixture of adducting agents, zwitterions and seed adduct crystals and inducing crystallization followed by isolating the crystals. A process for preparing adduct salt complexes is also disclosed. Crystalline zwitterion can be formed by slurrying the adducts in a solvent which removes the adducting agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions of the antitumor agent [4'-9-(acridinylamino) methanesulfon-m-anisidide] (m-AMSA). The m-AMSA lactate salts in combination with Tween-80 provide a highly stable, ready to use aqueous product.

Abstract: There is disclosed a new crystalline form of 7-(dimethylaminomethylene)amino-9a-methoxymitosane having an infra-red spectrogram as disclosed in the drawing. This new crystalline form is characterized by substantially greater storage stability than amorphous 7-(dimethylaminomethylene)amino-9a-methoxymitosane.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions of the antitumor agent [4'-9-(acridinylamino) methanesulfon-m-anisidide] (m-AMSA). The lactate salts of the m-AMSA composition in admixture with pyroglutamic acid provide a highly stable, highly water soluble product.

Abstract: Stable concentrated solutions of cisplatin in a solvent comprising polyethylene glycol or methoxy polyethylene glycol, or a mixture thereof, plus water and a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable source of chloride ion.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel water-soluble compositions of the antitumor agent 4'-(9-acridinylamino)methanesulfon-m-anisidide (m-AMSA). More particularly, water-soluble compositions are provided which comprise a mixture of m-AMSA with lactic acid. The compositions enable m-AMSA to be administered as an aqueous solution without the necessity of using dimethylacetamide as a pharmaceutical vehicle.

Abstract: BBM-928A solutions suitable for parenteral use in animal experiments and having concentrations in the range of 1 mg/ml to 5 mg/ml are described.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel water-soluble compositions of 4'-(9-acridinylamino)-methanesulfon-m-anisidide (m-AMSA). More particularly, water-soluble compositions are provided which comprise a mixture of m-AMSA with lactic acid. The compositions enable m-AMSA to be administered as an aqueous solution without the necessity of using dimethylacetamide as a pharmaceutical vehicle.

Abstract: This invention concerns three particular crystalline monolactate salts of the antitumor agent 4'-(9-acridinylamino)methanesulfon-m-anisidide. The salts are characterized in having unexpectedly high water-solubility.

Abstract: Disclosed are water-soluble salts of the known coordination compounds 2-hydroxymalonato diammine platinum (II), 2-hydroxymalonato (1,2-diaminocyclohexane)platinum (II) and 2-hydroxymalonato (1,1-diaminomethylcyclohexane)platinum (II). The novel sodium and ammonium salts of the present invention possess high water-solubility, thus allowing intravenous dosage forms to be prepared.

Abstract: A stable, microcrystalline form of cisplatin, a process for its preparation, and stable, sterile dry-mix formulations thereof which are more rapidly reconstituted with sterile water to produce solutions suitable for intravenous administration to man than are similar formulations containing "regular" cisplatin. The microcrystalline cisplatin and dry-mix formulations thereof are prepared without the use of lyophilization.

Abstract: A stable, microcrystalline form of cisplatin, a process for its preparation, and stable, sterile dry-mix formulations thereof which are more rapidly reconstituted with sterile water to produce solutions suitable for intravenous administration to man than are similar formulations containing "regular" cisplatin. The microcrystalline cisplatin and dry-mix formulations thereof are prepared without the use of lyophilization.

Abstract: Certain 7-acylamido-3-(1-carboxy-loweralkyl-tetrazol-5-ylthiomethyl)-3-cephem-4-ca rboxylic acids and their salts and easily hydrolyzed esters of the 4-carboxyl group were synthesized and found to be potent antibacterial agents which exhibited good aqueous solubility. In a preferred embodiment the 7-substituent was 2'-aminomethylphenylacetamido.