Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of using cisplatin active agents in which reduced organ toxicity is observed are provided. In the subject methods, an effective amount is administrated to the host before administration of an effective amount of cisplatin active agents. The cisplatin toxicity reducing agent comprising of stable bismuth(III) complexes or pharmaceutically acceptable salts reduces the levels of undesired toxicity of cisplatin active agents without compromising their anticancer activity. Also provided are methods for use in practicing the subject methods in the treatment of different disease conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of using cisplatin active agents in which reduced organ toxicity is observed are provided. In the subject methods, an effective amount is administrated to the host before administration of an effective amount of cisplatin active agents. The cisplatin toxicity reducing agent comprising of stable bismuth(III) complexes or pharmaceutically acceptable salts reduces the levels of undesired toxicity of cisplatin active agents without compromising their anticancer activity. Also provided are methods for use in practicing the subject methods in the treatment of different disease conditions.

Abstract: Rapidly dissolving, oral film preparations for rapid release of an active agent in the oral cavity, in particular, rapidly dissolving oral films comprising a nicotine active which achieve good transbuccal absorption and provide nicotine craving relief to an individual are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An oral composition comprising a nicotine active, a polycarbophil component or a salt thereof, and an alginic acid component or a salt thereof, is provided. The oral composition provides high maximum plasma nicotine concentrations.