Abstract: Methods utilizing descarboethoxyloratadine (“DCL”) for the treatment of allergic disorders, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines. Also included are methods for the treatment of allergic asthma using DCL and either a decongestant or a leukotriene inhibitor, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines. The invention also encompasses the administration of DCL in a nasal or oral spray.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+)-isomer of bupropion to assist in smoking cessation, for treating smoking and nicotine addiction, and for treating pain, including, but not limited to, chronic pain, neuropathetic pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and other disorders such as narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, seasonal affective disorder and premenstrual syndrome, while avoiding adverse affects associated with racemic bupropion.

Abstract: Methods for the prevention, treatment, or management of apnea, apnea disorders, bulimia nervosa, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence, bradycardia, bradyarrhythmia, syncope, other disorders, or symptoms thereof using (−) norcisapride, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its (+) stereoisomer.

Abstract: Methods and pharmaceutical compositions employing a terfenadine metabolite and a leukotriene inhibitor for the treatment or prevention of inflammation or allergic disorders, such as asthma, or symptoms thereof. Also included are methods and compositions employing a terfenadine metabolite, a leukotriene inhibitor, and a decongestant for the treatment or prevention of inflammation or allergic disorders, such as asthma, or symptoms thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention, treatment, or management of gastrointestinal disorders or symptoms thereof, employing two or more agents or compounds to provide a triple site action on 5-HT3 receptors, 5-HT4 receptors, and at least one of H2 receptors and proton pumps.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment, management, or prevention of apnea and apnea disorders, or symptoms thereof, using a therapeutically effective amount of substantially optically pure R(+) ondansetron, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its S(−) stereoisomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention, treatment, or management of gastrointestinal disorders or symptoms thereof, employing two or more agents or compounds to provide a triple site action on 5-HT3 receptors, 5-HT4 receptors, and at least one of H2 receptors and protons pumps.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure S(−)rabeprazole for the treatment of ulcers in humans while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of rabeprazole. The optically pure S(−) isomer is also useful for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. S(−)rabeprazole is an inhibitor of H+ release and is therefore useful in the treatment of other conditions related to gastric hypersecretion such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention, treatment, or management of gastrointestinal disorders or symptoms thereof, employing two or more agents or compounds to provide a triple site action on 5-HT3 receptors, 5-HT4 receptors, and at least one of H2 receptors and proton pumps.

Abstract: Methods and pharmaceutical compositions employing a terfenadine metabolite and a leukotriene inhibitor for the treatment or prevention of inflammation or allergic disorders, such as asthma, or symptoms thereof. Also included are methods and compositions employing a terfenadine metabolite, a leukotriene inhibitor, and a decongestant for the treatment or prevention of inflammation or allergic disorders, such as asthma, or symptoms thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions comprising, and methods of using, racemic N-desmethylzopiclone, optically pure (+)-N-desmethylzopiclone, and optically pure (−)-N-desmethylzopiclone in the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions in mammals. The invention is further directed to novel methods of preparing N-desmethylzopiclone, optically pure (+)-N-desmethylzopiclone, and optically pure (−)-N-desmethylzopiclone.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure (+) lansoprazole for the treatment of S ulcers in humans while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of lansoprazole. The optically pure (+) isomer is also useful for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. (+) Lansoprazole is an inhibitor of H+ release and is therefore useful in the treatment of other conditions related to gastric hypersecretion such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+)-isomer of bupropion to assist in smoking cessation, for treating smoking and nicotine addiction, and for treating pain, including, but not limited to, chronic pain, neuropathetic pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and other disorders such as narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, seasonal affective disorder and premenstrual syndrome, while avoiding adverse affects associated with racemic bupropion.

Abstract: Treatment of psychoses with (R)-hydroxynefazodone is disclosed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions which comprises R(−) fluoxetine and one or more other biologically active compounds are disclosed. Methods of treating or preventing a disease or disorder, especially a psychotic or psychiatric disease or disorder, using the above pharmaceutical composition or by administering a R(−) fluoxetine in combination with one or more other biologically active compounds are also disclosed. Methods of treating patients having or at risk of having AIDS or HIV infection, cancer, cardiac disorder, post-myocardial depression and posttraumatic stress disorder using optically pure R(−) fluoxetine in combination with one or more other biologically active compounds are further disclosed.

Abstract: The R-isomer of the hydroxy metabolite of nefazodone, R-hydroxynefazodone, is an effective treatment for depression which does not give rise to the adverse effects associated with nefazodone. R-hydroxynefazodone is also useful in the treatment of migraine headaches, panic disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and sleep disorders.

Abstract: The S-isomer of the hydroxy metabolite of nefazodone, S-hydroxynefazodone, is an effective treatment for depression which does not give rise to the adverse effects associated with nefazodone. S-hydroxynefazodone is also useful in the treatment of migraine headaches, panic disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and sleep disorders.

Abstract: Methods for the prevention, treatment, or management of apnea, apnea disorders, bulimia nervosa, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence, bradycardia, bradyarrhythmia, syncope, other disorders, or symptoms thereof using (+) norcisapride, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its (−) stereoisomer.

Abstract: Methods of treating neuropathic pain, tinnitus, and related disorders are disclosed. These methods comprise the administration of optically pure R(−)-ketoprofen. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of neuropathic pain and tinnitus which comprise optically pure R(−)-ketoprofen.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions comprising, and methods of using, racemic N-desmethylzopiclone, optically pure (+)-N-desmethylzopiclone, and optically pure (−)-N-desmethylzopiclone in the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions in mammals. The invention is further directed to novel methods of preparing N-desmethylzopiclone, optically pure (+)-N-desmethylzopiclone, and optically pure (−)-N-desmethylzopiclone.