Abstract: The present invention provides novel forms of atorvastatin designated Forms VI, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII and novel processes for their preparation as well as processes for preparing atorvastatin Forms I, II, IV, V and amorphous atorvastatin.

Abstract: Provided are novel crystalline forms of valacyclovir hydrochloride denominated forms VIII, IX, X, XI, and XII and methods of making them. Also provided is a novel method for making valacyclovir hydrochloride in crystalline form V.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel essentially pure venlafaxine and the process of preparation thereof. The present invention also relates to novel solvate forms of venlafaxine hydrochloride and the process of preparation thereof. Furthermore, the present invention provides a novel process for preparing venlafaxine hydrochloride from venlafaxine; the process comprises the steps of: i) preparing a mixture of venlafaxine with acetone; and ii) exposing the mixture in gaseous hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: Provided are novel crystalline forms of valacyclovir hydrochloride, in particular a novel hydrated form of valacyclovir hydrochloride having about 6% to about 10% by weight water. Also provided are methods for making the novel crystalline forms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS-H) and its salts (BOS-Na, BOS-Ca, and BOS-Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are novel polymorphs and pseudopolymorphs of valacyclovir hydrochloride and pharmaceutical compositions containing these. Also provided are methods for making the novel polymorphs and pseudopolymorphs, which include valacyclovir hydrochloride monohydrate and valacyclovir hydrochloride dihydrate.

Abstract: Provided are crystalline forms of nateglinide, labeled Forms A, C, D, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, T, U, V, Y, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ? and ?, processes for their preparation and processes for preparation of other crystalline forms of nateglinide. Also provided are their pharmaceutical formulations and methods of administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS-H) and its salts (BOS-Na, BOS-Ca, and BOS-Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel forms of atorvastatin designated Forms VI, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII and novel processes for their preparation as well as processes for preparing atorvastatin Forms I, II, IV, V and amorphous atorvastatin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymorphic form (Form I) of pantoprazole and a processes of making same. Form I has a PXRD pattern with characteristic peaks at 6.6, 13.2, 13.7, 15.7, 23.1, and 23.4±0.2 °2&thgr; and a FTIR spectrum with characteristic bands at 1385, 1264, 1244, 1180, and 1027 at cm−1. The process of making Form I includes crystallizing pantaoprazole or forming slurry from amorphous pantoprazole. The present invention also relates to another polymorphic form (Form II) of pantoprazole and a process of making the same. Form II has a PXRD pattern with characteristic peaks at 5.8, 7.5, 9.3, 15.0, 22.0, and 22.6±0.2 °2&thgr; and a FTIR spectrum with characteristic bands at 3195, 1196, and 1584 at cm−1. The process of making Form II includes forming a slurry from amorphous pantoprazole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel essentially pure venlafaxine and the process of preparation thereof. The present invention also relates to novel solvate forms of venlafaxine hydrochloride and the process of preparation thereof. Furthermore, the present invention provides a novel process for preparing venlafaxine hydrochloride from venlafaxine; the process comprises the steps of: i) preparing a mixture of venlafaxine with acetone; and ii) exposing the mixture in gaseous hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: Provided are novel crystalline forms of gatifloxacin, denominated forms L, M, P, Q, S, and T1, and methods for making them. Also provided are methods of transforming the novel crystalline forms of gatifloxacin of the present invention to other crystalline forms of gatifloxacin.

Abstract: Crystalline pantoprazole sodium Forms II, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX and XX; pantoprazole sodium solvates containing water, acetone, butanol, methylethylketone, dimethylcarbonate, propanol and 2-methylpropanol; and amorphous pantoprazole sodium are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are novel crystalline forms of gatifloxacin, some of which are DMSO solvates, and methods for making them.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline solid of carvedilol or a solvate thereof, to processes for its preparation, to compositions containing it and to its use in medicine. This invention further relates to a novel process for preparing a crystalline solid of carvedilol Form II.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel crystal forms of fexofenadine hydrochloride Forms V, VI and VIII through XV and processes for their preparation and preparation of amorphous form and other crystalline forms of fexofenadine hydrochloride. Forms XIV and XV are solvates of ethyl acetate, while Form IX is a solvate of MTBE or cyclohexane. The forms are useful for administration to humans and animals to alleviate symptoms caused by histamine. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions of the new crystalline forms.

Abstract: The preparation of 1-(3-carboxypyridyl-2)-4-methyl-2-phenylpiperazine dihydrate and other mirtazapine intermediates are described. These compounds are particularly useful in the preparation of mirtazapine.

Abstract: The present invention provides new crystalline Forms III, IV and V of clopidogrel hydrogensulfate and the amorphous form of clopidogrel hydrogensulfate, as well as their pharmaceutical compositions, and method of treatments with such compositions. The present invention also provides novel processes for preparation of clopidogrel hydrogensulfate Form I, Form III, Form IV, Form V and the amorphous form. The present invention further provides a novel process where the amorphous form is converted to Form I by contacting Form I with an ether.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS-H) and its salts (BOS-Na, BOS-Ca, and BOS-Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel sulfonation of an intermediate of zonisamide. The sulfonation processes using chlorosulfonic acid as well as acetic anhydride and sulfuric acid in an organic solvent are disclosed. Crystalline forms of benzisoxazole methane sulfonic acid (BOS-H) and its salts (BOS-Na, BOS-Ca, and BOS-Ba) and their novel preparation processes are disclosed.