Abstract: Provided herein is a compound represented by Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or complex thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound noted above, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: Provided herein is a compound represented by Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or complex thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound noted above, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: A novel ethylene glycol ether of buprenorphine for oral administration and its the treatment of chronic pain.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for treating pain in a subject without risking hepatotoxicity by administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an acetaminophen dimer compound wherein the phenolic hydroxyl groups of two acetaminophen molecules are linked via an ethylene spacer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a buprenorphine dimer compound, wherein the two buprenorphine portions are linked via an ethylene spacer, wherein the spacer is bonded to the two opioid molecules via an ether bond. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a buprenorphine dimer drug are also disclosed, and the use of such compounds in the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperalgesia generally and in particular diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating pain such as acute or chronic pain or fever in subject without risking hepatotoxicity. The subject may be at risk of hepatotoxicity if administrated an acetaminophen monomer. The method includes administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an acetaminophen dimer compound, wherein the phenolic hydroxyl groups of two acetaminophen compounds are linked via an ethylene spacer.

Abstract: The present invention provides method and compositions for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain by administering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of a buprenorphine dimer compound, wherein the two buprenorphine portions are linked via an ethylene spacer, and wherein the spacer is bonded to the two opioid molecules via an ether bond. Preferably, the active agent is provided in the form of an injectable depot.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically active homo-dimers of opioid and other pharmaceutically active agents characterized by a single phenolic hydroxyl group wherein the respective monomers are ether-linked through such groups by an ethylene residue. The dimers share the receptor pharmacology of the corresponding monomer, in particular cases are non-absorbed, and the ether link of the dimers is particularly resistant to metabolism when administered to a subject, all conferring divers advantages relative to the corresponding monomers. Exemplary of the dimers are those of buprenorphine, naloxone, naltrexone, des-venlafaxine, albuterol and acetaminophen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a buprenorphine dimer compound, wherein the two buprenorphine portions are linked via an ethylene spacer, wherein the spacer is bonded to the two opioid molecules via an ether bond. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a buprenorphine dimer drug are also disclosed, and the use of such compounds in the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperalgesia generally and in particular diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating pain such as acute or chronic pain or fever in subject without risking hepatotoxicity. The subject may be at risk of hepatotoxicity if administrated an acetaminophen monomer. The method includes administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an acetaminophen dimer compound, wherein the phenolic hydroxyl groups of two acetaminophen compounds are linked via an ethylene spacer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a buprenorphine dimer compound, wherein the two buprenorphine portions are linked via an ethylene spacer, wherein the spacer is bonded to the two opioid molecules via an ether bond. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a buprenorphine dimer drug are also disclosed, and the use of such compounds in the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperalgesia generally and in particular diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically active homo-dimers of opioid and other pharmaceutically active agents characterized by a single phenolic hydroxyl group wherein the respective monomers are ether-linked through such groups by an ethylene residue. The dimers share the receptor pharmacology of the corresponding monomer, in particular cases are non-absorbed, and the ether link of the dimers is particularly resistant to metabolism when administered to a subject, all conferring divers advantages relative to the corresponding monomers. Exemplary of the dimers are those of buprenorphine, naloxone, naltrexone, des-venlafaxine, albuterol and acetaminophen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a buprenorphine dimer compound, wherein the two buprenorphine portions are linked via an ethylene spacer, wherein the spacer is bonded to the two opioid molecules via an ether bond. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a buprenorphine dimer drug are also disclosed, and the use of such compounds in the treatment of gastrointestinal hyperalgesia generally and in particular diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically active homo-dimers of opioid and other pharmaceutically active agents characterized by a single phenolic hydroxyl group wherein the respective monomers are ether-linked through such groups by an ethylene residue. The dimers share the receptor pharmacology of the corresponding monomer, in particular cases are non-absorbed, and the ether link of the dimers is particularly resistant to metabolism when administered to a subject, all conferring divers advantages relative to the corresponding monomers. Exemplary of the dimers are those of buprenorphine, naloxone, naltrexone, des-venlafaxine, albuterol and acetaminophen.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent delivery composition containing a functional buffer system for facilitating absorption of pilocarpine in the buccal cavity. More particularly, the composition is used to raise the pH of the buccal cavity so that the pilocarpine agent is delivered in a lipophilic form capable of crossing the buccal membrane. The delivery composition raises the pH of the buccal cavity through the implementation of a buffer system, which comprises a combination of two or more buffer agents. The agents of the buffer system are combined in a manner where the stronger basic agent is at relatively larger levels than that of a corresponding weaker base. The delivery composition may be administered as a chewing gum, where the pilocarpine is effectively absorbed in about 5 minutes after the onset of chewing.