Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method for treating chronic pain with a hetero-substituted acetanilide compound that modulates the adenosine receptor. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method for treating neuropathic pain (e.g., acute or chronic) with a hetero-substituted acetanilide compound that modulates the adenosine A3 receptor. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method for treating inflammation (e.g., local inflammation or systemic inflammation), an inflammatory response, or an inflammatory condition with a hetero-substituted acetanilide compound.

Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method for treating chronic pain with a hetero-substituted acetanilide compound that modulates the adenosine receptor. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method for treating neuropathic pain (e.g., acute or chronic) with a hetero-substituted acetanilide compound that modulates the adenosine A3 receptor. Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method for treating inflammation (e.g., local inflammation or systemic inflammation), an inflammatory response, or an inflammatory condition with a hetero-substituted acetanilide compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and compositions which are useful in methods for modulating pain and fevers in a subject. These compounds are of the structure of formula (I), wherein Rx-R4, X, Y, and Z are defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or prodrug thereof to the subject. In one embodiment, the compound is 5-hydroxy-7-methyloxindole.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and compositions which are useful in methods for modulating pain and fevers in a subject. These compounds are of the structure of formula (I), wherein Rx-R4, X, Y, and Z are defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or prodrug thereof to the subject. In one embodiment, the compound is 5-hydroxy-7-methyloxindole.

Abstract: A method of treating a warm-blood vertebrate. The vertebrate may be a human being or a lower animal. The treatment method involves administering to the vertebrate in need of such treatment a pharmaceutically effective amount of a complex of halide-free glucosamine and a therapeutic drug having a pKa of less than 7. Preferably, the complex is stabilized by coating it with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable polymer comprising a water-soluble, water-immiscible and/or water-swellable homopolymer and/or copolymer. Suitable polymers include carboxypolymethylene homopolymers and copolymers; polyethylene glycol homopolymers and copolymers, povidone homopolymers and copolymers, polyacrylic acid homopolymers and copolymers; polyacrylamide homopolymers and copolymers; polysaccharides; and mixtures of two or more of the foregoing polymers. The resultant polymer-coated complex will be stable upon exposure to ambient temperature and/or the atmosphere.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising acetaminophen (APAP) and dimenhydrinate and methods for their use in analgesia. When acetaminophen and dimenhydrinate are within certain ratios, their pharmacological effects are superadditive.

Abstract: The 4-arylisoindoles of the following formula are effective analgesics: ##STR1## including the purified stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof,wherein ##STR2## R.sup.b is hydroxy or C.sub.1-5 alkylcarbonyloxy.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising a tramadol material and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, and its use. The compositions are pharmacologically useful in treating pain and tussive conditions. The compositions are also subject to less opioid side-effects such as abuse liability, tolerance, constipation and respiratory depression. Furthermore, where the components of the compositions are within certain ratios the pharmacological effects of the compositions are superadditive (synergistic).

Abstract: The 4-arylisoindoles of the following formula are effective analgesics: ##STR1## including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ##STR2## with the proviso that there is 0 or 1 unsaturated bond in the isoindole ring and with the proviso that where the stereoisomer is:a) the 3a.beta., 4.beta., 7a.alpha. diastereomer, then a double bond joins the 5- and 6-position carbons or the 6- and 7-position carbons;b) the 3a.beta., 4.alpha., 7a.alpha. or the 3a.beta., 4.alpha., 7a.beta. diastereomers, then the double bond joins the 5- and 6-position carbons; andc) the 3a.beta., 4.beta., 7a.beta. diastereomer, then the double bond joins the 6- and 7-position carbons.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising a tramadol material selected from the group consisting of tramadol, its stereoisomers and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and either codeine or oxycodone, and their use in treating pain. When the components, i.e., tramadol materials and either of codeine or oxycodone, of the composition are within certain ratios of pharmacological effects of the compositions are superaddditive (synergistic).

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising a tramadol material and acetaminophen, and its use. As used herein tramadol refers to various forms of tramadol. The compositions are pharmacologically useful in treating pain and tussive conditions. The compositions are also subject to less opioid side-effects such as abuse liability, tolerance, constipation and respiratory depression. Furthermore, where the components of the compositions are within certain ratios the pharmacological effects of the compositions are superadditive (synergistic).

Abstract: This invention relates to a tramadol N-oxide material, enantiomers and compositions thereof and their use. The tramadol N-oxide material and compositions thereof are pharmacologically useful in treating pain, diarrhea and tussive conditions. The tramadol N-oxide is also subject to less side-effects as compared to pure opiate based compositions, such as abuse liability, tolerance, constipation and respiratory depression. Furthermore, the tramadol N-oxide material when administered orally exhibits analgesia for a longer duration than an equi-analgesic amount of tramadol.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising a tramadol material and acetaminophen, and its use. As used herein tramadol refers to various forms of tramadol. The compositions are pharmacologically useful in treating pain and tussive conditions. The compositions are also subject to less opioid side-effects such as abuse liability, tolerance, constipation and respiratory depression. Furthermore, where the components of the compositions are within certain ratios the pharmacological effects of the compositions are superadditive (synergistic).