Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one proton pump inhibitor structured and arranged to provide an initial pH independent time-based delayed-release, and a subsequent extended-release of the at least one proton pump inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising therapeutically effective amounts of at least one acid-stable, carrier-mediated transport statin, at least one poorly water-soluble, carrier-mediated transport statin, or at least one large molecular weight, carrier-mediated transport statin, such as atorvastatin and rosuvastatin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of their use. The present formulations and methods are designed to exhibit a controlled-release of a therapeutic amount of the statin in the small intestine, thereby limiting systemic exposure of the statin and maximizing liver-specific absorption of the drug. The formulations and methods of the present invention are particularly useful for treating and/or preventing conditions that are benefited by decreasing levels of lipids and/or cholesterol in the body.

Abstract: An article and method for increasing the extent of tizanidine absorption in a patient receiving tizanidine therapy. Tizanidine may be administered in the form of an immediate release tablet composition at or around the time food is consumed. The composition may be packaged in a container for distribution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition.

Abstract: A multiparticulate bisoprolol formulation for once-daily oral administration, each particle of which comprises a core of bisoprolol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof surrounded by a polymeric coating, the polymeric coating being effective to achieve an initial lag of bisoprolol release in vivo of at least 4-6 hours following administration and thereafter maintaining therapeutic concentrations of bisoprolol for the remainder of the twenty-four hour period. The formulation can be used for night-time dosing so as to minimise the likelihood of acute cardiovascular occurrences in the well-documented high risk period in the morning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods of their use in treating, preventing, and/or managing one or more cardiovascular diseases using at least one poorly water-soluble statin, such as, for example, simvastatin and/or lovastatin. One method of the invention involves delaying release of the poorly water-soluble statin for a time sufficient to avoid metabolism of the statin at or near the gastrointestinal tract wall by the cytochrome P450 3A metabolic system, and releasing said statin in the ileum, colon, or both, with subsequent uptake into the hepatic portal vein and distribution to hepatocytes, wherein HMG-CoA reductase activity may be inhibited with minimal adverse drug interactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising a therapeutically effective amount of pravastatin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present formulations are designed to prevent inactivation of pravastatin in the stomach, limit systemic exposure of the body to pravastatin, and maximize hepatic-specific absorption of the drug. The formulations of the present invention are particularly useful for treating and/or preventing conditions that are benefited by decreasing levels of lipids and/or cholesterol in the body.

Abstract: A multiparticulate bisoprolol formulation for once-daily oral administration, each particle of which comprises a core of bisoprolol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof surrounded by a polymeric coating, the polymeric coating being effective to achieve an initial lag of bisoprolol release in vivo of at least 4-6 hours following administration and thereafter maintaining therapeutic concentrations of bisoprolol for the remainder of the twenty-four hour period. The formulation can be used for night-time dosing so as to minimize the likelihood of acute cardiovascular occurrences in the well-documented high risk period in the morning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to delayed onset, extended release formulations of isosorbide mononitrates (ISMNs), and methods of their use in treating, preventing, reducing, reversing, and/or managing nitrate tolerance and/or cardiovascular conditions. In particular, the present invention is directed to once-daily delayed onset, extended release formulations that (1) provide a subject with a therapeutically effective amount of ISMNs during the early morning hours prior to and after awakening, (2) continue to provide therapeutically effective amounts of ISMN throughout the waking hours of the day, and (3) provide a reduction, or washout, of ISMN plasma levels to treat, prevent, reduce, reverse, and/or manage nitrate tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising a therapeutically effective amount of pravastatin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of their use. The present formulations and methods are designed to release little or no pravastatin in the stomach but release a therapeutic amount of pravastatin in the small intestine, thereby limiting systemic exposure of the body to pravastatin and maximizing hepatic-specific absorption of the drug. The formulations and methods of the present invention are particularly useful for treating and/or preventing conditions that are benefited by decreasing levels of lipids and/or cholesterol in the body.

Abstract: An article and method for reducing somnolence in a patient receiving tizanidine therapy. Tizanidine may be administered in the form of an immediate release multiparticulate composition at or around the time food is consumed. The composition may be packaged in a container for distribution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component compnsimg a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition.

Abstract: An article and method for reducing somnolence in a patient receiving tizanidine therapy. Tizanidine may be administered in the form of an immediate release multiparticulate composition at or around the time food is consumed. The composition may be packaged in a container for distribution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component comprising a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition that in operation delivers an active ingredient in a pulsed or bimodal manner. The multiparticulate modified release composition comprises an immediate release component and a modified release component; the immediate release component comprising a first population of active ingredient containing particles and the modified release component compnsimg a second population of active ingredient containing particles coated with a controlled release coating; wherein the combination of the immediate release and modified release components in operation deliver the active ingredient in a pulsed or a bimodal manner. The invention also relates to a solid oral dosage form containing such a multiparticulate modified release composition.

Abstract: An oral morphine multiparticulate formulation for once-daily administration to a patient, comprising sustained release particles each having a core containing water soluble morphine and an osmotic agent, the core being coated with a rate-controlling polymer coat comprised of ammonio methacrylate copolymers in an amount sufficient to achieve therapeutically effective plasma levels of morphine over at least 24 hours in the patient.