Abstract: A method for orally administering a parathyroid hormone, PTH, comprising orally co-administering to a patient in need of PTH an effective amount of a PTH and an effective amount of calcitonin. The method according to the invention allows for the oral administration of PTH without the hypercalcemia, hypercalcuria and nephrolithiasis side effects.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are tablets and methods of treatment comprising the administration of such tablets. The tablets are immediate release tablets that comprise about 400 mg of 5-methyl-2-(2?-chloro-6?-fluoroanilino)phenylacetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where the 5-methyl-2-(2?-chloro-6?-fluoroanilino)phenylacetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof comprises between 60 and 70% by weight of the tablet. The methods involve the administration of the tablets of the invention to individuals in need of administration of such tablets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a particular method of orally administering pharmaceutical compositions comprising calcitonin in combination with oral delivery agents, prior to the consumption of food in humans, and a method of treatment of disorders responsive to the action of calcitonin employing such method of administration; also oral calcitonin pharmaceutical compositions with particular ratios of the amount of oral delivery agent to the amount of calcitonin.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising an oral dosage form containing a bisphosphonic acid or a salt thereof and an inactive ingredient selected from: an ester of a medium chain fatty acid, or a lipophilic polyethylene glycol ester, said inactive ingredient having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB) of from about 1 to about 30.

Abstract: Solid pharmaceutical compositions and methods of their use suitable for the oral delivery of pharmacologically active agents, e.g. peptides, comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of a pharmacologically active agent; a crospovidone or povidone; and a delivery agent for said pharmacologically active agent are disclosed. The compositions utilize micronized forms of the delivery agent which provides enhanced bioavailability of pharmacologically active agents, particularly calcitonin.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for the effective oral delivery of a parathyroid hormone, PTH, as well as methods for administration of the compositions are provided. Additionally, methods for stimulating new bone formation and treating and/or preventing osteoporosis are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of calcitonin in osteoarthritis, and to methods of treating and/or preventing osteoarthritis in mammals, particularly humans.

Abstract: Disclosed is a particular method of orally administering pharmaceutical compositions comprising calcitonin in combination with oral delivery agents, prior to the consumption of food in humans, and a method of treatment of disorders responsive to the action of calcitonin employing such method of administration; also oral calcitonin pharmaceutical compositions with particular ratios of the amount of oral delivery agent to the amount of calcitonin.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting blood platelet aggregation in a mammal is provided. The method comprises the administration of a platelet aggregation inhibiting amount of a modified amino acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.