Abstract: The present invention pertains to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and Clonidine and/or Clonidine derivatives as a sole active ingredient for use in the prevention of skin injury resulting from radiotherapy by transmucocal administration.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to specific clonidine and/or clonidine derivatives for use in the prevention and/or treatment of adverse side effects of alkylating agent chemotherapy, other than those resulting from mucosal inflammation. It also pertains to the use of this clonidine and/or clonidine derivative for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition intended to prevent and/or alleviate the adverse side effects of alkylating agent chemotherapy, other than those resulting from mucosal inflammation. This invention is further directed to a kit comprising: (a) a clonidine and/or clonidine derivative, and (b) at least one alkylating chemotherapeutic agent, as a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to specific clonidine and/or clonidine derivatives for use in the prevention and/or treatment of adverse side effects of alkylating agent chemotherapy, other than those resulting from mucosal inflammation. It also pertains to the use of this clonidine and/or clonidine derivative for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition intended to prevent and/or alleviate the adverse side effects of alkylating agent chemotherapy, other than those resulting from mucosal inflammation. This invention is further directed to a kit comprising: (a) a clonidine and/or clonidine derivative, and (b) at least one alkylating chemotherapeutic agent, as a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and Clonidine and/or Clonidine derivatives as a sole active ingredient for use in the prevention of skin injury resulting from radiotherapy by transmucocal administration.

Abstract: An intra-articular pharmaceutical composition is used for the treatment and/or the prevention of acute or chronic osteoarticular diseases and acute or chronic osteoarticular symptoms especially osteoarthritis. The composition includes a possibly adequate pharmaceutical carrier or diluent, a glycosaminoglycan, a compound activating the alpha 2 adrenergic receptor, an anti-inflammatory agent and stem cells.

Abstract: An intra-articular pharmaceutical composition is used for the treatment and/or the prevention of acute or chronic osteoarticular diseases and acute or chronic osteoarticular symptoms especially osteoarthritis. The composition includes a possibly adequate pharmaceutical carrier or diluent, a glycosaminoglycan, a compound activating the alpha 2 adrenergic receptor, an anti-inflammatory agent and stem cells.

Abstract: An intra-articular pharmaceutical composition is used for the treatment and/or the prevention of acute or chronic osteoarticular diseases and acute or chronic osteoarticular symptoms especially osteoarthritis. The composition includes a possibly adequate pharmaceutical carrier or diluent, a glycosaminoglycan, a compound activating the alpha 2 adrenergic receptor, an anti-inflammatory agent and stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity, pharynx and larynx. In another aspect the present invention provides mucosal bioadhesive slow release carriers for the extended and controlled release of alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists that can be used on mucosal surfaces for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity, pharynx and larynx. In another aspect the present invention provides mucosal bioadhesive slow release carriers for the extended and controlled release of alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists that can be used on mucosal surfaces for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity, pharynx and larynx. In another aspect the present invention provides mucosal bioadhesive slow release carriers for the extended and controlled release of alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists that can be used on mucosal surfaces for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment or prevention of mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus diseases using prolonged release mucoadhesive buccal tablets comprising an acyclic guanosine antiviral agent. These tablets are particularly suitable for the treatment or prevention of orofacial herpes.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity, pharynx and larynx. In another aspect the present invention provides mucosal bioadhesive slow release carriers for the extended and controlled release of alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists that can be used on mucosal surfaces for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment and/or prevention of muco-cutaneous herpes simplex virus diseases using prolonged release mucoadhesive buccal tablets comprising an acyclic guanosine antiviral agent. These tablets are particularly-suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of orofacial herpes.

Abstract: An intra-articular pharmaceutical composition is used for the treatment and/or the prevention of acute or chronic osteoarticular diseases and acute or chronic osteoarticular symptoms especially osteoarthritis. The composition includes a possibly adequate pharmaceutical carrier or diluent, a glycosaminoglycan, a compound activating the alpha 2 adrenergic receptor, an anti-inflammatory agent and stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity, pharynx and larynx. Inanother aspect the present invention provides mucosal bioadhesive slow release carriers for the extended and controlled release of alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists that can be used on mucosal surfaces for preventing or treating inflammatory pain and diseases in mucosa of oral cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment or prevention of muco-cutaneous herpes simplex virus diseases using prolonged release mucoadhesive buccal tablets comprising an acyclic guanosine antiviral agent. These tablets are particularly suitable for the treatment or prevention of orofacial herpes.

Abstract: An intra-articular pharmaceutical composition is used for the treatment and/or the prevention of acute or chronic osteoarticular diseases and acute or chronic osteoarticular symptoms especially osteoarthritis. The composition includes a possibly adequate pharmaceutical carrier or diluent, a glycosaminoglycan, a compound activating the alpha 2 adrenergic receptor, an anti-inflammatory agent and stem cells.

Abstract: A method for local treatment of severe oral lesions caused by oropharyngeal candidiasis in immunocompromised patients, in particularly having head and neck cancer and undergoing or have undergone radiation therapy, by administering a prolonged release mucoadhesive tablet containing at least one active principle of miconazole. Methods of treating xerostomia in cancer patients having severe oral lesions is also provided.