Abstract: The invention relates in its first aspect to a rapidly decomposing tablet for pain therapy containing meloxicam [4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxide] in the form of a salt with an inorganic or organic base providing rapid absorption of the active substance, the process of its preparation by direct tabletting, and furthermore relates in a second aspect to the crystalline meloxicam meglumin salt mono- and dihydrate and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: 4-[4-(2-pyrrolylcarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl]-3-trifluoromethylbenzoylguanidine hydrochloride and its hydrates, processes for preparing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, pharmaceutical compositions containing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, and its use in treating diseases, particularly those in which inhibition of the cellular Na+/H+ exchange is of therapeutic benefit.

Abstract: A method of making a physically stable and homogenous powdered pharmaceutical composition comprising a tiotropium salt and a physiologically acceptable excipient, the method comprising: (a) suspending the tiotropium salt and the physiologically acceptable excipient in a suspending agent in which the tiotropium salt and the physiologically acceptable excipient are essentially insoluble to obtain a suspension; and (b) removing the suspending agent from the suspension of step (a) to obtain the pharmaceutical composition, the pharmaceutical composition itself, and method of treating respiratory diseases, especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, in a patient in need thereof by administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compound 3-Z-[1-(4-(N-((4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-methylcarbonyl)-N-methyl-amino)-anilino)-1-phenyl-methylene]-6-methoxycarbonyl-2-indolinone-monoethanesulphonate of formula I and the use thereof as a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new crystalline modification of the compound 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-(5-methyl-2-thiazolyl)-2H-1,2-benzothiazin-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxide in the form of an acetic acid solvate of formula I as well as the use thereof as a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Crystalline monohydrate of (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane bromide (tiotropium bromide monohydrate), processes for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to powdered preparations for inhalation containing a tiotropium salt and salmeterol xinafoate, processes for preparing them and their use in the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treating respiratory diseases, particularly for treating COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma.

Abstract: 4-[4-(2-pyrrolylcarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl]-3-trifluoromethylbenzoylguanidine hydrochloride and its hydrates, processes for preparing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, pharmaceutical compositions containing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, and its use in treating diseases, particularly those in which inhibition of the cellular Na+/H+ exchange is of therapeutic benefit.

Abstract: Crystalline monohydrate of (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane bromide (tiotropium bromide monohydrate), processes for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use.

Abstract: 4-[4-(2-pyrrolylcarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl]-3-trifluoromethylbenzoylguanidine hydrochloride and its hydrates, processes for preparing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, pharmaceutical compositions containing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, and its use in treating diseases, particularly those in which inhibition of the cellular Na+/H+ exchange is of therapeutic benefit.

Abstract: A method of making a physically stable and homogenous powdered pharmaceutical composition comprising a tiotropium salt and a physiologically acceptable excipient, the method comprising:

Abstract: Crystalline forms of the compounds (R)-2-(4-amidinophenylaminomethyl)-1-methyl-5-[1-(carboxymethylamino)-1-(pyrrolidinocarbonyl)-ethyl]-benzimidazole and the monohydrochloride thereof, processes for the preparation thereof and the use thereof as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Crystalline monohydrate of (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane bromide (tiotropium bromide monohydrate), processes for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use.

Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline anhydrous (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.022,4]nonane-bromide, processes for preparing it and its use for preparing a pharmaceutical composition, particularly for preparing a pharmaceutical composition with an anticholinergic activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline anhydrous (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.022,4]nonane-bromide, processes for preparing it and its use for preparing a pharmaceutical composition, particularly for preparing a pharmaceutical composition with an anticholinergic activity.

Abstract: Crystalline monohydrate of (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane bromide (tiotropium bromide monohydrate), processes for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use.

Abstract: 4-[4-(2-pyrrolylcarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl]-3-trifluoromethylbenzoylguanidine hydrochloride and its hydrates, processes for preparing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, pharmaceutical compositions containing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, and its use in treating diseases, particularly those in which inhibition of the cellular Na+/H+ exchange is of therapeutic benefit.

Abstract: A portioned detergent composition in a bag of water-soluble film in which at least 70% by weight of the particles of the detergent composition have particle sizes above 800 .mu.m. The choice of this particular particle size range eliminates otherwise typical production-related problems arising out of the permeability of the bag seams and resulting difficulties.

Abstract: To provide the perfume carrier of an artificial flower both with a high absorption capacity and with high mechanical stability, a random-fiber fleece of rayon staple fibers is mechanically stabilized by needle punching and then compressed in a press of which all the forming surfaces are heated.