Patents by Inventor Syed M. Shah

Syed M. Shah has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20120195968
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to controlled-release melatonin compositions and related methods. In one embodiment, a controlled-release medicament composition comprises melatonin dispersed in a controlled melatonin release portion comprising a polymer matrix, the polymer matrix adapted to encapsulate the melatonin in a melatonin solubility enhancing pH environment and to maintain the melatonin solubility enhancing pH environment when the composition is located in a melatonin solubility diminishing pH environment for allowing an effective amount of melatonin to be released into the melatonin solubility diminishing pH environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: SYED M. SHAH, DANIEL HASSAN
  • Publication number: 20120070495
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising methylnaltrexone or a salt thereof, and compositions and formulations thereof, for oral administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: WYETH LLC
    Inventors: Syed M. SHAH, Christopher Richard DIORIO, Eric C. EHRNSPERGER, Xu MENG, Kadum A. AL SHAREFFI, Jonathan Marc COHEN
  • Patent number: 8133883
    Abstract: An aminocarboxylic acid chelating agent, preferably EDTA, or a salt thereof has been found to be useful for inhibiting particulate formation in piperacillin/tazobactam parenteral combinations. The composition may also contain a buffer, preferably citrate, and optionally an aminoglycoside. The product may be in the form of a frozen composition that can be thawed for use. The product may also be in the form of a cryodesiccated powder that can be reconstituted by addition of an aqueous vehicle to reform a solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Cohen, Syed M Shah, Christian L. Ofslager, Mahdi B. Fawzi
  • Publication number: 20120059025
    Abstract: The present invention provides lyophilized formulations comprising methylnaltrexone, and processes for preparation of provided formulations. Additionally provided are compositions and products containing the methylnaltrexone formulation, as well as methods for producing formulations, compositions and products. Provided formulations as well as compositions and products containing methylnaltrexone formulations are useful for preventing, treating delaying, diminishing or reducing the severity and/or incidence of side effects resulting from administration of analgesic opioids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Syed M. Shah, Christian Ofslager
  • Publication number: 20110118216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tigecycline compositions with improved stability in both solid and solution states and processes for making these compositions. These compositions comprise tigecycline, a suitable carbohydrate, and an acid or buffer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Wyeth, Five Giralda Farms
    Inventors: Mahdi B. Fawzi, Tianmin Zhu, Syed M. Shah
  • Patent number: 7879828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tigecycline compositions with improved stability in both solid and solution states and processes for making these compositions. These compositions comprise tigecycline, a suitable carbohydrate, and an acid or buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Mahdi B. Fawzi, Tianmin Zhu, Syed M. Shah
  • Publication number: 20100305323
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new forms of (R)—N-methylnaltrexone, and compositions thereof, useful as a peripheral mu opioid receptor antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Valeriya N. Smolenskaya, Kadum A. Al Shareffi, Julio Perez, Syed M. Shah, Thomas A. Boyd
  • Patent number: 7838027
    Abstract: Pantoprazole sodium multiparticulates are described which avoid sticking to nasogastric and gastronomy tubes. The pantoprazole multiparticulates have a spheroid core of pantoprazole or an enantiomer thereof, or a salt thereof, a surfactant, and a disintegrant; a sub coat which is comprised of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) and water, an enteric coat on the sub-coat, and a final seal coat over the enteric coat, which is composed of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Sripriya Venkata Ramana Rao, Syed M. Shah, Hanumantharao Tatapudy, Richard William Saunders, Mahdi Fawzi, Arwinder Nagi, Shailesh Singh, Sumon A. Hasan
  • Publication number: 20100249169
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations that achieve effective delivery of methylnaltrexone compositions. The provided formulations are useful for preventing, treating delaying, diminishing or reducing the severity of side effects resulting from use of analgesic opioids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Syed M. Shah, Christian Ofslager, Mahdi B. Fawzi, Nataliya Bazhina
  • Publication number: 20100221445
    Abstract: A combination product containing at least two active compounds, O-desmethylvenlafaxine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and bazedoxifene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is described. Also described are methods of making and using this combination product to treat a variety of conditions associated with low circulating estrogen levels or low estrogen receptor activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Syed M. Shah, Mahdi B. Fawzi, Christopher Richard Diorio
  • Patent number: 7771744
    Abstract: Bazedoxifene acetate formulations and compositions thereof having improved properties relating to reduction, elimination, or prevention of polymorphic conversion of bazedoxifene acetate, and processes for making such formulations and compositions. Components used in the formulations and compositions include a filler/diluent, an optional second filler/diluent, an optional antioxidant, a glidant/disintegrant, and a lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Syed M. Shah, Christopher R. Diorio, Eric C. Ehrnsperger, Kadum A. Ali
  • Publication number: 20100120813
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein X?, R1, and R2 are as defined herein, and compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Nataliya Bazhina, George Joseph Donato, III, Steven R. Fabian, John Lokhnauth, Sreenivasulu Megati, Charles Melucci, Christian Ofslager, Niketa Patel, Galen Radebaugh, Syed M. Shah, Jan Szeliga, Huyi Zhang, Tianmin Zhu
  • Patent number: 7687520
    Abstract: Selective dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are provided. These compounds have a lower side-effect profile and are useful in compositions and products for use in treatment of a variety of conditions including depression, fibromyalgia, anxiety, panic disorder, agorophobia, post traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, autism, schizophrenia, obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, vasomotor flushing, cocaine and alcohol addiction, sexual dysfunction, borderline personality disorder, fibromyalgia syndrome, diabetic neuropathic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, pain, Shy Drager syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, and epilepsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Syed M. Shah, Mahdi B. Fawzi, Panolil Raveendranath, Eric C. Ehrnsperger
  • Patent number: 7595340
    Abstract: Selective dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are provided. These compounds have a lower side-effect profile and are useful in compositions and products for use in treatment of a variety of conditions including depression, fibromyalgia, anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, post traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, autism, schizophrenia, obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, vasomotor flushing, cocaine and alcohol addiction, sexual dysfunction, borderline personality disorder, fibromyalgia syndrome, diabetic neuropathic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, pain, Shy Drager syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, and epilepsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Syed M. Shah, Mahdi B. Fawzi, Eric C. Ehrnsperger, Panolil Raveendranath
  • Patent number: 7553498
    Abstract: A method of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers of the stomach or duodenum, or Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome in a human, by administering pantoprazole sodium multiparticulates is described. The pantoprazole multiparticulates have a spheroid core of pantoprazole or an enantiomer thereof, or a salt thereof, a surfactant, and a disintegrant; a sub coat which is comprised of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) and water, an enteric coat on the subcoat, and a final seal coat over the enteric coat, which is composed of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Sripriya Venkata Ramana Rao, Syed M. Shah, Hanumantharao Tatapudy, Richard William Saunders, Mahdi Fawzi, Arwinder Nagi, Shailesh Singh, Sumon A Hasan
  • Patent number: 7550153
    Abstract: Pantoprazole sodium multiparticulates are described which avoid sticking to nasogastric and gastronomy tubes. The pantoprazole multiparticulates have a spheroid core of pantoprazole or an enantiomer thereof, or a salt thereof, a surfactant, and a disintegrant; a sub coat which is comprised of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(hypromellose) and water, an enteric coat on the sub-coat, and a final seal coat over the enteric coat, which is composed of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose(hypromellose) and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Sripriya Venkata Ramana Rao, Syed M. Shah, Hanumantharao Tatapudy, Richard William Saunders, Mahdi Fawzi, Arwinder Nagi, Shailesh Singh, Sumon A Hasan
  • Patent number: 7544370
    Abstract: Pantoprazole sodium multiparticulates are described which avoid sticking to nasogastric and gastronomy tubes. The pantoprazole multiparticulates have a spheroid core of pantoprazole or an enantiomer thereof, or a salt thereof, a surfactant, and a distintegrant; a sub coat which is comprised of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) and water, an enteric coat on the sub-coat, and a final seal coat over the enteric coat, which is composed of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose) and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Sripriya Venkata Ramana Rao, Syed M. Shah, Hanumantharao Tatapudy, Richard William Saunders, Mahdi Fawzi, Arwinder Nagi, Shailesh Singh, Sumon A. Hasan
  • Publication number: 20090137559
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bazedoxifene ascorbate, compositions containing the same, dispersions thereof, preparations thereof, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Mahdi B. Fawzi, Kadum A. Ali, Syed M. Shah
  • Patent number: 7504394
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bazedoxifene ascorbate, compositions containing the same, dispersions thereof, preparations thereof, and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Mahdi B. Fawzi, Kadum A. Ali, Syed M. Shah
  • Patent number: 7501434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, synthesis thereof, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Syed M. Shah, Kadum A. Ali, FangMing Kong, Tianmin Zhu, Charles T. Gombar