Abstract: A fosfomycin plus tobramycin combination formulation for delivery by aerosolization is described. The concentrated fosfomycin tobramycin combination formulation containing an efficacious amount of fosfomycin plus tobramycin is able to inhibit susceptible bacteria. Fosfomycin and tobramycin are formulated separately in a dual ampoule such that when reconstituted, the pH is between 4.5 and 8.0 or as a dry powder. The method for treatment of respiratory tract infections by a formulation delivered as an aerosol having a mass median aerodynamic diameter predominantly between 1 to 5?, produced by a jet or ultrasonic nebulizer (or equivalent) or dry powder inhaler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formulation comprising an aqueous emulsion and a blowing agent for a foaming skin cream, a distinctive feature thereof being that the emulsion comprises microsilver.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of formoterol and budesonide in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for the treatment and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema, typically smoking-induced emphysema. More specifically, the present invention relates to the treatment and prevention of COPD or emphysema by inhalation of alpha one-antitrypsin (AAT).

Abstract: An improved suspension formulation for use in a metered-dose inhaler having a hydro-fluoro-alkane propellant is described, the improvement being the controlled addition of a small quantity of water.

Abstract: A test agent includes a composite probe having at least one nanoparticle having multiple metal atoms, a directing agent, and an enzyme. The directing agent attaches the probe to a target in a test sample. The test sample and bound probe are then treated with an enzyme substrate. A method of detecting a target in a test sample includes exposing the test sample to the probe, then treating the test sample with an enhancement or development solution to deposit at least one of a fluorophore, a chromogen, or a metal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating bipolar disorder, childhood-onset bipolar disorder, and associated symptoms. The method includes administering to a subject in need of such treatment a dose of ketamine sufficient to alleviate symptoms associated with bipolar disorder and childhood-onset bipolar disorder.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and compositions for treating symptoms related to inflammatory conditions and to methods and compositions for treating inflammatory components of common cold, utilizing various method of administration of X-ray contrast media (CM).

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention is related to a method of treating a patient with Parkinson's disease, the method including administering to the respiratory tract of the patient particles that include more than about 90 weight percent (wt %) of levodopa. The particles are delivered to the patient's pulmonary system, preferably to the alveoli or the deep lung.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula 1 wherein X? is an anion with a single negative charge, and a betamimetic, optionally together with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, the compound of formula 1 and the betamimetic optionally in the form of their enantiomers, mixtures of their enantiomers, their racemates, their solvates, or their hydrates, processes for preparing them, and their use in the treatment of respiratory tract diseases.

Abstract: A respiratory dispersion for pulmonary delivery comprises one or more bioactive agents, a suspension medium, and a plurality of perforated microstructures having a mean aerodynamic diameter of less than 5 ?m. The suspension medium comprises at least one propellant and permeates the perforated microstructures.

Abstract: According to a first aspect, antiperspirant aerosol compositions are disclosed comprising antiperspirant active particulates, a propellant and at least 5% by weight of the entire antiperspirant aerosol composition of a silicone component, wherein (a) the antiperspirant active particulates are the only particulates in the antiperspirant aerosol composition; (b) the silicone component comprises one or more silicones and the or each silicone is a non-volatile silicone. According to a second aspect, packaged antiperspirant aerosol compositions according to the first aspect are disclosed.

Abstract: Skin care or cleansing implements are described containing a liquid, semi-solid or solid cleansing or skin treatment composition that is releasably associated with the implement. The composition is substantially nonaqueous and has a continuous and a discontinuous phase. Components of the discontinuous phase can react with each other or with water when water is blended with the nonaqueous cleansing or skin treatment composition during consumer use. Methods for treating the skin with the inventive implements are also described.

Abstract: A regimen for hunting includes using a number of zeolite-containing personal items in connection with a hunter's apparel and body to reduce the hunter's scent for improved hunting. The personal items include mouthwash, deodorant/anti-perspirant, body and boot powder, bar and liquid soap for cleansing the body and hair, laundry detergent and dryer sheets. Each of the personal items includes an effective amount of zeolite, so that use of the personal items reduces the available scent to be detected by animals in the wild. The regimen can also include the use of a seat cushion that is covered with an activated carbon-containing fabric for odor control and/or elimination.

Abstract: A method for making composite excipient particles for use in a pharmaceutical composition comprises a milling step in which particles of an excipient material are milled in the presence of an additive material. The product particles are of small size and the milling requires relatively low input of time and energy. The composite particles are suitable for use in inhalable pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing dihydroergotamine (DHE) and methods in which DHE is administered to patients for treatment of migraine without side effects or adverse effects are disclosed. Methods for rapid treatment of migraine with DHE are disclosed comprising: dampening the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and slightly delaying the peak such as to avoid activating the dopaminergic and adrenergic receptors, while achieving sufficient active binding to the serotonin receptors to provide relief from migraine symptoms within a timeframe that permits rapid resolution of migraine symptoms. Inhaler devices suitable for the methods are disclosed. Kits for practicing the methods of invention are disclosed.

Abstract: Particles having a tap density less than about 0.4 g/cm3 are formed by spray drying from a colloidal solution including a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, a phospholipid, a divalent salt and a solvent such as an aqueous-organic solvent. The colloidal solution can also include a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent. Preferred carboxylic acids include at least two carboxyl groups. Preferred phospholipids include phosphatidylcholines, phosphatidylethanolamines, phosphatidylglycerols, phophstidylserines, phosphatidylinositols and combinations thereof. The particles are suitable for pulmonary delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of erythropoietin for stimulating the physiological mobilization, proliferation and differentiation of endothelial progenitor cells, for stimulating vasculogenesis, for the therapy of diseases associated with a dysfunction of endothelial progenitor cells and for producing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions which comprise erythropoietin and other suitable active ingredients for stimulating endothelial progenitor cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of erythropoietin for stimulating the physiological mobilization, proliferation and differentiation of endothelial progenitor cells, for stimulating vasculogenesis, for the therapy of diseases associated with a dysfunction of endothelial progenitor cells and for producing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions which comprise erythropoietin and other suitable active ingredients for stimulating endothelial progenitor cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of erythropoietin for stimulating the physiological mobilization, proliferation and differentiation of endothelial progenitor cells, for stimulating vasculogenesis, for the therapy of diseases associated with a dysfunction of endothelial progenitor cells and for producing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of such diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions which comprise erythropoietin and other suitable active ingredients for stimulating endothelial progenitor cells.

Abstract: A respiratory dispersion is provided for the pulmonary delivery of at least two bioactive agents. The dispersion comprises a propellant suspension medium having dispersed therein a plurality of perforated microstructures, wherein the two bioactive agents are incorporated into individual perforated microstructures.

Abstract: Creatinine, creatinine precursors or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are activated to function as an antibacterial agent which has broad spectrum activity and is beneficially used in a variety of applications, such as antimicrobial wound dressings, compositions for topical delivery of the antibacterial agent and for preventing and/or inhibiting the occurrence or spread of bacterial infection, as well as the growth of odor-causing bacteria, to name a few.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a micronized, virtually anhydrous form of (1?,2?,4?,5?,7?)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane bromide, said form per se, and the use thereof for producing a medicament, especially a medicament having an anticholinergic effect.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising an anticholinergic and at least one additional active ingredient selected from among corticosteroids, dopamine agonistes, PDE-IV inhibitors, NK1-antagonists, endothelin antagonists, antihistamines, and EGFR-kinase inhibitors, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides storage stable dry powder compositions of IL-4R. The powder compositions demonstrate superior chemical and physical stability over their solution counterparts, particularly upon storage under varying conditions of temperature and humidity. Moreover, the powders, as prepared, possess good aerosol properties, which are maintained upon storage.

Abstract: A method and device are provided to generate an aerosol having a desired particle sizes, i.e., from molecular to about 10 microns, which can be used to effectively deliver a physiologically active compound to organs and tissues such as the lung, eye, mucosa and skin. The aerosol is formed through vaporization of the compound while mixing the resulting vapor with a gas, in a ratio, to form the desired particle size when a stable concentration of particles in the gas is reached.

Abstract: A therapeutic, cosmetic or cosmeceutic composition for topical application, capable of stabilizing an active ingredient and delivering the active ingredient, comprising a plurality of microcapsules having a core-shell structure. The microcapsules have a diameter of approximately 0.1 to 100 micron. The core of each microcapsule includes at least one active ingredient and is encapsulated within a microcapsular shell. The shell is comprised of at least one inorganic polymer obtained by a sol-gel process, and the shell protects the active ingredient before topical application and is designed to release the active ingredient from the microcapsules following application. The composition is useful in encapsulating active ingredients, such as benzoyl peroxide, that are unstable in other formulation, or are irritating to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the unexpected discovery that particles for pulmonary delivery of a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent that comprise a phospholipid and a sufficient amount of leucine can produce sustained effect of the agent. Specifically, particles for pulmonary delivery of a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent that contain a phospholipid or combination of phospholipids, wherein the phospholipid or combination of phospholipids is present in the particles in an amount of about 1 to 46 weight percent; and leucine, wherein leucine is present in the particles in an amount of at least 46 weight percent, can contribute to sustained effect of the agent. Particles that comprise at least 46 weight percent leucine but that do not contain phospholipids do not exhibit these same sustained effect properties.

Abstract: A method for making composite excipient particles for use in a pharmaceutical composition comprises a milling step in which particles of an excipient material are milled in the presence of an additive material. The product particles are of small size and the milling requires relatively low input of time and energy. The composite particles are suitable for use in inhalable pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to propellant gas formulations containing suspensions of the crystalline monohydrate of (1?,2?,4?,5?,7?)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane-bromide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for preparing modified lactose mixtures, these lactose mixtures per se and compositions of medicaments for powder inhalation consisting of one or more micronised active substances and the modified lactose according to the invention.

Abstract: A dry powder inhalation system suitable for transpulmonary administration. The dry powder inhalation system is characterized by using a combination of: (1) a vessel housing a freeze-dried composition prepared by freeze-drying a composition liquid containing ingredients in a non-dissolved form, and has: (i) a non-powder cake-like form, (ii) a disintegration index of 0.05 or more, and (iii) a property of becoming fine particles having a mean particle diameter (mass median aerodynamic diameter) of 10 microns or less or a fine particle fraction of 10% or more upon receipt of an air impact having an air speed of at least 1 m/sec and an air flow rate of at least 17 ml/sec; and (2) a device comprising a member capable of applying the air impact to the freeze-dried composition in said vessel, and a member for discharging the powder-form freeze-dried composition that has been made into fine particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to propellant gas formulations containing suspensions of the crystalline monohydrate of (1?,2?,4?,5?,7?)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane-bromide.

Abstract: A formulation suitable for delivery from a pressurised metered dose inhaler comprises a hydrofluoroalkane liquid, which is pharmaceutically acceptable, for instance HFA 134a or HFA 227, a drug to be delivered to the lung which is insoluble in the hydrofluoroalkane, the drug being in particulate form in the composition, further containing a suspension stabiliser which is a non-toxic essential oil miscible with the hydrofluoroalkane liquid at room temperature. The essential oil is preferably one having some amphiphilic property, such as a ketone or aldehyde compound. Insulin may be formulated for inhalation.

Abstract: Disclosed are aerosolized formulations for the treatment of asthma that contain mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate and processes for preparing the same.

Abstract: Hemophilia treatment by the inhalation of coagulation factors. Dry powder Factor IX is aerosolized to a mass median aerodynamic diameter of 4 ?m or less, with at least 90% monomer content, at least 80% activity level, and 10% water or less. The aerosol is slowly, and deeply inhaled into the lung, and followed by a maximal exhale.

Abstract: A powder for use in a dry powder inhaler includes active particles and carrier particles for carrying the active particles. The powder further includes additive material (4) on the surfaces of the carrier particles to promote the release of the active particles from the carrier particles on actuation of the inhaler. The powder is such that the active particles are not liable to be release from the carrier particles before actuation of the inhaler. The inclusion of additive material (4) in the powder has been found to give an increased respirable fraction of the active material.

Abstract: A capsule for a powder has a body which is provided with an internal chamber (21) to hold the powder and first and second openings to an exterior environment. The body is adapted to be displaced from a filling state, in which the first and second openings are placed in fluid communication with one another through the internal chamber thereby enabling an airflow to be created through the body from the second opening to the first opening which is able to entrain powder in the exterior environment into the internal chamber for filling thereof, to a sealing state in which the internal chamber is sealed from the exterior environment so as to retain the powder held therein.

Abstract: Disclosed are aerosolized formulations for the treatment of asthma that contain mometasone furoate and processes for preparing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are in vitro methods for evaluating the in vivo redispersibility of dosage forms of poorly water-soluble active agents. The methods utilize media representative of in vivo human physiological conditions.

Abstract: A mixed micellar pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal C8 to C22 alkyl sulfate, alkali metal salicylate, a pharmaceutically acceptable edetate and at least one absorption enhancing compounds. The absorption enhancing compounds are selected from the group consisting of lecithin, hyaluronic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol, glycolic acid, lactic acid, chamomile extract, cucumber extract, oleic acid, linolenic acid, borage oil, evening primrose oil, trihydroxy oxo cholanylglycine, glycerine, polyglycerin, lysine, polylysine, triolein and mixtures thereof. Each absorption enhancing compound is present in a concentration of from 1 to 10 wt./wt. % of the total formulation, and the total concentration of absorption enhancing compounds are is less than 50 wt./wt. % of the formulation.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a method for pulmonary delivery of therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic agents to a patient wherein the agent is released in a sustained fashion, and to particles suitable for use in the method. In particular, the invention relates to a method for the pulmonary delivery of a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent comprising administering to the respiratory tract of a patient in need of treatment, prophylaxis or diagnosis an effective amount of particles comprising a multivalent metal cation which is complexed with a therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agent or any combination thereof having a charge capable of complexing with the cation upon association with the agent, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and optionally, a multivalent metal cation-containing component wherein the total amount of multivalent metal cation present in the particles is more than 1% weight/weight of the total weight of the agent (% w/w).

Abstract: Micronized particles of a low-dosage strength active ingredient, to be used in dry powder formulations for inhalation, with particular properties can easily and homogenously disperse in a dry powder formulation to be administered by means of a dry powder inhaler device.

Abstract: Aerosolizable formulations comprising: an insulin derivative having an isoelectric point (pI) ranging from about 6 to about 8; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient including a precipitating agent.

Abstract: A method for processing multi-phasic dispersions is provided. The method comprises providing a multi-phasic dispersion including dispersed and continuous phases, positioning the multi-phasic dispersion within a chamber capable of being pressurized, pressurizing the chamber with a first gas to a pressure less than the supercritical pressure of the gas, and contacting the multi-phasic dispersion with the first gas.

Abstract: Chronic obstructive airway diseases are treated by administering an osmotically active compound such as a salt, sugar, sugar alcohol, or organic osmolyte to the afflicted airway surface. The compound may be administered as a liquid or dry powder aerosol formulation. Diseases that can be treated by the method include cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and ciliary dyskinesia. The formulations of the invention can also be used in conjunction with other active agents such as bronchodilators, sodium channel blockers, antibiotics, enzymes, or purinoceptor agonists on airway surfaces.

Abstract: A melt-formulated, multiparticulate, oral dosage form containing clavulanic acid and/or at least one physiologically acceptable salt thereof and at least one sucrose fatty acid ester and optionally further physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances; a process for producing such a dosage form, combination dosage forms with ?-lactam antibiotics, and the pharmaceutical use thereof, e.g., for treating bacterial infections.

Abstract: A dry powder suitable for inhalation in a dry powder inhaler, the powder comprising a carrier, an active agent and at least 0.5% by weight of magnesium stearate, the powder being further characterized in that the less than 10% of the surface of the carrier material is covered with particles of magnesium stearate. The invention is also directed to a method of making dry powders by blending together the ingredients mentioned in a diffusion blender for a period time that is less than 60 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for enhancing pulmonary host defense in a subject by administering via inhalation an effective amount of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor or a functional homologue thereof. Methods of the present invention are useful in alleviating symptoms and/or treating pulmonary diseases or conditions including, but not limited to lung cancer, pneumocystis carinii, pneumonia with or without bacterial, fungal and/or viral infection including but not limited to community acquired pneumonia, nosocomial pneumonia or ventilator associated pneumonia, and or cystic fibrosis with or without bacterial, fungal and/or viral infection or colonization, bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Diffuse panbronchiolitis, Bronchiolitis, Bronchiolitis obliterans, Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) and/or bacterial, fungal and/or viral colonization or infection.

Abstract: Methods are provided for purifying peptides and proteins by incorporating the peptide or protein into a diketopiperazine or competitive complexing agent to facilitate removal of one or more impurities from the peptide or protein. Formulations and methods also are provided for the improved transport of active agents across biological membranes, resulting for example in a rapid increase in blood agent concentration. The formulations include microparticles formed of (i) the active agent, which may be charged or neutral, and (ii) a transport enhancer that masks the charge of the agent and/or that forms hydrogen bonds with the target biological membrane in order to facilitate transport. In one embodiment insulin is administered via the pulmonary delivery of microparticles comprising fumaryl diketopiperazine and insulin in its biologically active form. This method of delivering insulin results in a rapid increase in blood insulin concentration that is comparable to the increase resulting from intravenous delivery.