Abstract: Parenteral pharmaceutical compositions including ceftolozane and tazobactam can be formulated to provide desired levels of osmolality, pH and ceftolozane stability.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations can include ceftolozane and an alkalizing agent such as L-arginine.

Abstract: Novel bridged bicyclic compounds are disclosed herein, along with their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds as antibacterial agents. The disclosed compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, salts, hydrates and prodrugs, are useful for treating bacterial infections and associated diseases and conditions.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions containing solid forms of tazobactam arginine, and methods of manufacturing and using these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: an antibiotic selected from the group consisting of an aminoglycoside antibiotic, a beta-lactam antibiotic, an ansamycin antibiotic, a macrolide antibiotic, a sulfonamide antibiotic, a quinolone antibiotic, an oxazolidinone antibiotic, a glycopeptide antibiotic, and a mixture thereof; and a fatty acid represented by formula (I), a stereoisomer, a salt or an ester thereof, wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic group.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a novel NDM (New Delhi metallo-?-lactamase) inhibitor that functions as a drug for restoring the antibacterial activity of ?-lactam antibiotics that have been inactivated as a result of decomposition by NDM.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions comprising a beta-lactam compound and crystalline tazobactam arginine, and related methods and uses of these compositions.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing bacterial infections are disclosed. The pharmaceutical compositions typically comprise pharmaceutically effective amount of: (a) at least one beta-lactam antibiotic or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, (b) sulbactam or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (c) at least one beta-lactamase inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with the provision that the beta-lactamase inhibitor is not sulbactam.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions comprising a beta-lactam compound and crystalline tazobactam arginine, and related methods and uses of these compositions.

Abstract: Methods are provided for selecting a new therapeutic indication for at least one first pharmaceutical comprising the steps of: generating a drug-side effect (SE) association for said at least one first pharmaceutical; generating a disease-side effect (SE) association for at least one disease or disorder and at least one second pharmaceutical intended for treatment of said at least one disease or disorder; determining an association strength between the drug-side effect (SE) association and the disease-side effect (SE) association; selecting said at least one disease or disorder as a new therapeutic indication for said at least one first pharmaceutical if said at least one first pharmaceutical induces at least one side effect which is the same as at least one side effect induced by at least one second pharmaceutical intended for treatment of said at least one disease or disorder.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions comprising a beta-lactam compound and crystalline tazobactam arginine, and related methods and uses of these compositions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for suppressing surgical site infections (SSI) that have occurred at extremely high incidence rates at the time of surgical operations and particularly surgical operations on digestive system organs, and to provide a column to be used for the method. According to the present invention, a method is provided for suppressing surgical site infections, which comprises the steps of: (a) administering a chemotherapeutic drug for treating and/or preventing a surgical site infection; and (b) collecting blood from a surgical subject and removing leukocytes that comprise neutrophils from the blood during or within 24 hours after surgical operation, and then returning the blood from which the leukocytes have been removed to the surgical subject.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for making robust pellets that contain a high percentage, by weight, of active drug agent, and which also contain additional components that enhance the absorption and solubility of the active drug agent within the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) without diminishing the robust nature of the pellet, are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are a method for detecting respiratory infection associated with bacterial infection, a method for selecting patients with respiratory infection to receive an antibiotic, and a method for determining the timing for ending administration of an antibiotic to a patient with respiratory infection receiving the antibiotic, wherein said methods are characterized in that they are able to appropriately select patients with respiratory infection to whom the antibiotic is to be administered, to adjust the administration period of the antibiotic, and to treat respiratory infection associated with bacterial infection, and in that a measured value of sCD14-ST in urine is used as an indication.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising antibacterial agent and tazobactam, wherein the ratio of tazobactam to the antibacterial agent in the composition is in the range of from about 0.5 to about 2 gram of tazobactam per gram of the antibacterial agent, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a porous ceramic scaffold having an organic/inorganic hybrid coating layer containing a bioactive factor includes (a) forming a porous ceramic scaffold; (b) mixing a silica xerogel and a physiologically active organic substance in a volumetric ratio ranging from 30:70 to 90:10 and treating by a sol gel method to prepare an organic/inorganic hybrid composite solution; (c) adding a bioactive factor to the organic/inorganic hybrid composite solution and agitating until gelation occurs; and (d) coating the porous ceramic scaffold with the organic/inorganic composite containing the bioactive factor added thereto. In accordance with the method, the porous ceramic scaffold may be uniformly coated with the organic/inorganic hybrid composite while maintaining an open pore structure, and stably discharge the bioactive factor over a long period of time.

Abstract: The present invention provides for silk fibroin-based compositions comprising one or more antibiotic agents for prevention or treatment of microbial contamination, methods of making antibiotic-containing silk scaffold, methods of stabilizing antibiotics in silk scaffolds, and methods for preventing or treating microbial contamination using the antibiotic-containing compositions. Various methods may be used to embed the antibiotic(s) into the silk fibroin-based compositions. The antibiotic-containing compositions of the invention are particular useful for stabilizing antibiotics, preventing bacterial infections, and for medical implants, tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, or other pharmaceutical or medical applications.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions containing solid forms of tazobactam arginine, and methods of manufacturing and using these compositions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing the frequency of urination are disclosed. One method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic agent formulated in an extended-release formulation. Another method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising multiple active ingredients formulated for extended-release. Yet another method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a diuretic followed with another administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic agent formulated for extended-release.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), their preparation and use in preventing or treating bacterial infections are disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions containing solid forms of tazobactam arginine, and methods of manufacturing and using these compositions.

Abstract: Methods of diagnosing sepsis, severe sepsis, or septic shock and predicting prognosis in subjects with septic shock, based on levels of citrullinated histone H3 (Cit H3) in the subject, e.g., in a sample comprising serum (e.g., whole blood, serum, or plasma), cerebrospinal fluid, urine, saliva, or peritoneal fluid from the subject.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved liquid antibiotic formulations. In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to a composition comprising an antibiotic in a liquid comprising triglycerides, wherein the composition has less than about 5% water (w/v).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and compositions that enhance the innate immune system. The present invention comprises methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating an infectious disease comprising administering said compounds to a subject. The invention also comprises methods of formulation and administration of said compounds.

Abstract: Compositions and methods, including novel homogeneous microparticulate suspensions, are described for treating acute wounds, chronic wounds and/or a wound or epithelial tissue surface that contains bacterial biofilm, including unexpected synergy between bismuth-thiol (BT) compounds and certain antibiotics, to provide topical formulations including antiseptic formulations, for management and promotion of wound healing and in particular infected wounds. Previously unpredicted antibacterial properties and anti-biofilm properties of disclosed BT compounds and BT compound-plus-antibiotic combinations are also described, including preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating gram-positive bacterial infections, and distinct preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating gram-negative bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved liquid antibiotic formulations. In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to a composition comprising an antibiotic in a liquid comprising triglycerides, wherein the composition has less than about 5% water (w/v).

Abstract: A method for improving sexual function is described. A mammal suffering from sexual dysfunction or otherwise in need of enhanced sexual function is administered a compound selected from those that are capable of inhibiting the activity of ?-lactams, penicillin-binding protein, carboxypeptidase. Such compounds, including particularly ?-lactam ring-containing compounds, can be used to formulate pharmaceutical formulations useful for improving sexual function.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating or inhibiting infection by Clostridium difficile in a subject in need of such treatment, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound binding to a CD3299 riboswitch, as well as assays for identifying compounds useful in such treatment, and the use of particular compounds in such treatment.

Abstract: This application provides nanoparticles and methods of making nanoparticles using pre-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol)(also referred to as PEG) as a macroinitiator for the synthesis of diblock copolymers. Ring opening polymerization yields the desired poly(ester)-poly(ethylene glycol)-targeting agent polymer that is used to impart targeting capability to therapeutic nanoparticles. This “polymerization from” approach typically employs precursors of the targeting agent wherein the reactivity of functional groups of the targeting agent is masked using protecting groups. Also described is a “coupling to” that utilized the poly(ethylene glycol)-targeting agent conjugate where the targeting agent remains in its native un-protected form. This method uses “orthogonal” chemistry that exhibit no cross reactivity towards functional groups typically found within targeting agents of interest.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition containing at least one ?-lactam antibiotic, at least one ion-chelating agent, at least one buffer component, and at least one aminoglycoside antibiotic.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the treatment of intrapulmonary bacterial infections, including treatment of nosocomial pneumonia lung infections with pharmaceutical compositions containing the cephalosporin ceftolozane.

Abstract: Provided are wound caring compositions and devices containing a pH-sensitive, preferably acid degradable, components contained in a water-permeable and hydronium ion permeable material. The pH-sensitive component encloses an antibiotic which is released to the wound upon infection by a microorganism at the wound site, and/or encloses a pH indicator. The antibiotic release is triggered by the microorganism's production of CO2 at the wound site which forms carbonic acid, lowers the pH at the pH sensitive components, and thus results in rupture of the liposome.

Abstract: Compositions and methods, including novel homogeneous microparticulate suspensions, are described for treating natural surfaces that contain bacterial biofilm, including unexpected synergy or enhancing effects between bismuth-thiol (BT) compounds and certain antibiotics, to provide formulations including antiseptic formulations. Previously unpredicted antibacterial properties and anti-biofilm properties of disclosed BT compounds and BT compound-plus-antibiotic combinations are also described, including preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating certain gram-positive bacterial infections, and distinct preferential efficacies of certain such compositions for treating certain gram-negative bacterial infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating infections of bacteria of the Chlamydiaceae family using a ?-lactam. The invention also relates to a method for treating diseases caused by an infection of bacteria of the Chlamydiaceae family using a ?-lactam.

Abstract: The invention discussed is a durable Antimicrobial Strap made using a polymer material, including plastics or vinyl, or a combination thereof, which have been enhanced through the integration of antimicrobial material adapted to kill microbes. The Antimicrobial Strap may be used in applications including but not limited to gait belts, helmet harness, and seat belts in child safety seats where the strap controls the level of cross-contamination by killing unwanted microbes that contact the strap and thereby, prevents the spread of disease and infections.

Abstract: A bio-remodable augmentation device including an implantable member configured for maintaining space in a bone defect. The implantable member is formed from a bio-remodable composite having structural properties so as to aid in the generation of new bone tissue and eventually be reabsorbed in the newly formed bone tissue. This structural and bio-remodable implant reduces, if not eliminates, the need to remove the implantable member from the patient once new bone tissue is formed. A kit including the implantable devices and bone growth material is disclosed. Methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the targeted delivery, release and/or formation of a drug compound at a target site(s) within the body of an individual, such as a diseased and/or inflamed tissue in the body of the individual. These compositions may comprise a halogenated phenol ring cleavably linked to a core structure of a drug compound. Due to the variety of substituents that may be utilized in forming the different types of linkages, numerous examples of drug compounds linked to a halogenated phenol ring are proposed. The present invention further provides compositions comprising halogenated phenol starting compounds that do not undergo cleavage during a dehalogenation reaction to form a drug compound in a targeted tissue when administered to an individual. Methods of administering these non-cleaving compounds are further provided.

Abstract: A process for treating a bacterial infection with an antibiotic, comprising: administering to a patient with a bacterial infection a product that includes a modified release dosage form containing an antibiotic, said product being administered once-a-day in a dosage and for a number of days that provides a Total T>MIC sufficient to achieve at least the minimum amount of bacterial eradication for treatment of said bacterial infection.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition for combating beta-lactamase-mediated antibiotic resistance using beta-lactamase inhibitor useful for injection, capable of pharmaceutical application. The invention relates to pharmaceutical composition containing ceftriaxone (normally as ceftriaxone sodium) and sulbactam (normally as sulbactam sodium). Such compositions are found to be useful for intramuscular or intravenous administration as antibiotics for hospitalized patients with serious infections. Specifically, this invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition further including an aminocarboxylic acid chelating agent, for example, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions of this invention have been found normally to enhance resistance to particulate formation in solutions to be administered parenterally. The invention also gives details of the dosage forms stored in sealed containers to be reconstituted before use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and to compounds of formula II wherein the substituents have various meanings. These compounds are useful as beta lactamase inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicine and the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, in particular to antibiotic preparative forms. The inventive antimicrobial composition contains antibiotic selected from a group of lincosamides, broad-spectrum penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines, and lactulose at the active component ratio of 1:1-1:100. The mean particle size of lactulose ranges from 100 nm to 200 ?m. Said composition is embeddable in a solid state and in the form of a syrup or a suspension. When applicable, pharmaceutically acceptable excipients are added into the composition in such a way that it takes a form acceptable for peroral administration.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of determining the risk of AP development in an individual, as well as the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of acute pancreatitis (AP) in an individual, by determining the presence or absence of significantly high levels of free serum DNA in the subject relative to levels in a healthy individual. In other embodiments, the invention further provides methods of determining the risk of severe AP development, prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment of a severe form of acute pancreatitis based upon the presence of significantly high levels of free serum DNA in the subject relative to an individual who has and maintains a mild form of acute pancreatitis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drug delivery device including a biodegradable housing and a hydrogel within the biodegradable housing. The housing, the hydrogel, or both, may include a bioactive agent. Also disclosed is a method of drug delivery including the steps of forming the biodegradable housing, in embodiments a hydrogel, suspending a bioactive agent in the hydrogel, and introducing a second hydrogel and/or precursors of a second hydrogel into the biodegradable housing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of compositions comprising methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and one or more therapeutic agents, for the treatment of drug-sensitive and drug resistant microorganisms. In several embodiments, such compositions are effective in treating drug resistant infectious diseases, for example, MRSA.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for treating a tracheo-bronchial-alveolar tract disease in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising the step of administering to a subject in need of such treatment a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ascorbate or a derivative thereof. Also provided is a method for treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising the step of administering to the subject in need of such treatment a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ascorbate or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Methods for treatment of depression-related mood disorders in mammals, particularly humans are disclosed. The methods of the invention include administration of compounds capable of enhancing glutamate transporter activity in the brain of mammals suffering from depression. ATP-sensitive K+ channel openers and ?-lactam antibiotics are used to enhance glutamate transport and to treat depression-related mood disorders and depressive symptoms.

Abstract: A method for producing bacteriophage stock compositions including (a) incubating a culture medium including at least one bacterial strain, at least one bacteriophage strain that can infect the bacterial strain, and at least one antibiotic, wherein the concentration of the antibiotic in the medium is in a range which causes about 0.1% to about 99.9% inhibition of the growth of the bacterial strain in the absence of the bacteriophage strain; (b) continuing incubation of the culture medium until bacterial lysis occurs, thereby obtaining a bacteriophage lysate; and preparing a crude bacteriophage extract from the culture medium.

Abstract: A lyophilization process which comprises dissolving a material in one or more solvents for said material to form a solution; forcing said material at least partially out of solution by combining the solution and a non-solvent for the material, which non-solvent is miscible with the solvent or solvents used and wherein said non-solvent is volatilizable under freeze-drying conditions. In addition, for hydrophobic and/or lipophilic materials, the anti-solvent can be omitted, and the solution of the material in the solvent can be subjected directly to freeze drying. The lyophilizates can then be reconstituted with typical aqueous diluent in the case of hydrophilic materials. Hydrophobic and or lipophilic materials can be initially reconstituted with propylene glycol and/or polyethyleneglycol to form a high concentration solution therein and this is further diluted for use with a diluent of Intralipid, plasma, serum, or even whole blood.

Abstract: The present invention provides a functionalized composition and resulting functionalized body or prosthesis for in vitro and in vivo use comprising at least one calcium phosphate containing phase that is functionalized with a linker group comprising at least one of an organic acid molecule, a phosphonic acid, an amine, N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide, and 3-maleimidopropionic acid N-hydroxysuccinimide ester, and combinations thereof, and one or more of a chemical and/or a biologically active moieties, wherein the linker group provides for a reactive location for the attachment of the chemical or biologically active moiety, or both, to the calcium phosphate containing phase, and optionally including an unmodified and/or modified calcium aluminate containing phase. The functionalized compositions have a pliable physical property when mixed with water and adhere to natural bone and subsequently harden at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a wound dressing which may be a double-layer wound dressing, comprising a polymer material layer in combination with anti-infective antibiotics or anti-infective Chinese herb medicine at the upper layer of the wound dressing, and a porous carbon material layer capable of loading with skin-associated epithelial cells at the lower layer of the wound dressing. The wound dressing with the antibiotics can block effectively the invasion of bacteria in the external environment, thereby preventing the wound from secondary infection. While covering the wound site, the porous carbon material layer with the epithelial cells can thus provide the healthy epithelial cells and attract the surrounding healthy cells to aggregate for secreting collagen so as to promote the wound healing process. According to the present invention, there is an obviously enhancing effect on wound tissue regeneration, restoration and healing, and there is a grant development potential in clinical applications.