Abstract: A composition for treatment of cellulitis is provided that includes by weight: about 85% transdermal cream; about 5% Cephalexin or Clindamycin; about 5% Ketoprofen; and about 5% Lidocaine. The composition has a density of about 1 gram per milliliter.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating a bacterial infection, wherein the methods comprise administering (a) ceftibuten or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing; and (b) clavulanic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, articles of manufacture, and kits comprising a) ceftibuten or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of the foregoing; and (b) clavulanic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and uses thereof.

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

Abstract: A process for preparation of (2S,5R)-7-oxo-6-sulphooxy-2-[((3R)-piperidine-3-carbonyl)-hydrazino carbonyl]-1,6-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane of Formula (I) is disclosed which is comprising reacting a compound of Formula (II) with a compound of Formula (III) to obtain a compound of Formula (IV). Crystalline compounds of Formula (I) are claimed.

Abstract: Stable noribogaine salt ansolvates are useful for preparing pharmaceutical compositions and for alleviating nociceptive pain in a patient. Such ansolvates can be prepared by slurrying solvated forms, preferably MeOH solvated noribogaine hydrochloride in EtOH/water.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for the N-dealkylation of tertiary amines and the use of transition metal catalysts to prepare tertiary N-allyl amine derivatives and secondary amine derivatives thereof. The tertiary amines can be alkaloids and, more particularly, the tertiary amines can be opioids. In specific embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for use in processes for the synthesis of naloxone and naltrexone from oripavine.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided in unit dosage forms comprising ceftolozane and tazobactam in separate unit dosage form containers, ceftolozane prepared in the absence of tazobactam, tazobactam prepared in the absence of ceftolozane, and/or compositions where ceftolozane and tazobactam are first combined within a unit dosage form container.

Abstract: A nanodevice composition including N-acetyl cysteine linked to a dendrimer, such as a PAMAM dendrimer or a multiarm PEG polymer, is provided. Also provided is a nanodevice for targeted delivery of a compound to a location in need of treatment. The nanodevice includes a PAMAM dendrimer or multiarm PEG polymer, linked to the compound via a disulfide bond. There is provided a nanodevice composition for localizing and delivering therapeutically active agents, the nanodevice includes a PAMAM dendrimer or multiarm PEG polymer and at least one therapeutically active agent attached to the PAMAM dendrimer or multiarm PEG polymer.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition, comprising a combination of an antibiotically active compound of the formula (I): with a ?-lactamase inhibitor of one of the formulae (II) to (XIII) are active against Gram-negative bacteria, in particular such bacteria which have become resistant against antibiotics such as aztreonam, carumonam and tigemonam. Optionally the compositions may comprise another ?-lactamase inhibitor of one of the formulae (II) to (XIII), particularly of formula (V) or formula (VI).

Abstract: The invention provides antimicrobial compounds and compositions, and methods of using them. The compounds and compositions include, for example, a compound of any one of Formulas I-X. The invention further provides methods of preparing the compounds, and useful intermediates for their preparation. The compounds can possess highly specific and selective activity, such as antibacterial activity and/or enzymatic inhibitory activity. Accordingly, the compounds and compositions can be used to treat bacterial infections, or to inhibit or kill bacteria, either in vitro or in vivo.

Abstract: The ophthalmic drug delivery vehicles provide comfort and compliance; drug solubility, residence time and permeability; and reduce side effects. In addition, the delivery vehicle can be slightly modified to provide an artificial tear formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds useful for antagonising angiotensin II Type 2 (AT2) receptor. More particularly the invention relates to pyrrolidine and azetidine compounds, compositions containing them and their use in methods of treating or preventing disorders or diseases associated with AT2 receptor function including neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, conditions associated with neuronal hypersensitivity, impaired nerve conduction velocity, cell proliferation disorders, disorders associated with an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation and disorders associated with aberrant nerve regeneration.

Abstract: Novel solid forms of ceftolozane are described, as well as methods for the preparation and use of these solid forms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament for the treatment of respiratory tract diseases selected from the group including rhinosinusitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and acute respiratory distress syndrome, wherein the medicament comprises glutaryl histamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an effective amount. The invention also relates to use of glutaryl histamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for manufacture a medicament for the treatment of a respiratory tract disease. The medicament provides potentiating the effectiveness of antibacterial therapy for the treatment of respiratory tract diseases.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable, metal alloy-containing compositions, methods for their preparation and applications for their use. The compositions include magnesium and other components, such as yttrium, calcium, silver, cerium, and zirconium; or zinc, silver, cerium, and zirconium; or aluminum, zinc, calcium, manganese, silver, yttrium; or strontium, calcium, zinc. The compositions are prepared by vacuum induction/crucible melting together the components and casting the melted mixture in a preheated mild steel/copper mold. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention are particularly useful for forming medical devices for implantation into a body of a patient.

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

Abstract: Single oral solid dosage form comprising an immediate release first dosage composition having at least two antibiotic agents and a delayed release second dosage composition having a proton pump inhibitor are provided herein. The single oral solid dosage form according to some aspects of the invention can be used for the treatment of disorders associated with infection by H. pylori or the prevention of recurrence of disorders associated with infection by H. pylori.

Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of helicobacter pylori associated diseases is disclosed comprising a proton pump inhibitor, an antibiotic or a combination of antibiotics, and additionally at least one agent selected from the group consisting of a) taurolidine or taurultam or a combination thereof, b) a zinc amino acid chelate, c) tromethamole, within a fixed-dose combination for oral administration in the form of either an instant release formulation, for example a compressed tablet, granules or the like, or in the form of a biphasic release form, for example a tablet with a slow release core and a compressed outer fast release layer, wherein the tromethamole is always present in instant release formulations.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): where A1, A2, A3, A4, G1, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and to methods of using the compounds of formula (I) to control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.

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

Abstract: A method of coating an article includes the steps of providing a powder comprising coated particles; and spray coating the powder onto a surface of the article to form a composite coating. The spray coating may be carried out by combustion spraying, gas plasma spraying, including vacuum plasma spraying (VPS), and cold spraying. The article may be an implant for surgical or dental use. The powder may include particles of metal coated calcium phosphates, especially metal coated hydroxyapatite. The particles may include bioactive agents.

Abstract: This invention provides cross-linked glycopeptide-cephalosporin compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as antibiotics. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds; methods for treating bacterial infections in a mammal using such compounds; and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing absorption of antibacterial agents, particularly third generation cephalosporin antibacterial agents, in oral dosage solid and/or suspension forms. Specifically, the composition is comprised of a biopolymer that is preferably swellable and/or mucoadhesive, a antimicrobial agent, and a cationic binding agent contained within the biopolymer such that the binding agent is ionically bound or complexed to at least one member selected from the group consisting of the biopolymer and the antimicrobial agent.

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 provides for methods of treating autism associated with Desulfovibrio overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient, said method comprising administering to the patient suffering from said autism a treatment course of aztreonam in an amount effective to treat autism in the patient, thereby treating autism.

Abstract: A method for treating individuals affected with latent tuberculosis comprising a step of administering an effective amount of one or more carbapenem compounds to the said individuals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for protecting a tree from insects by injecting the tree with a fungicide and/or an antibiotic, and applying a composition to the surface of the tree, said composition comprising water, an insect repellent, an antihistamine, and an insect poison.

Abstract: A system and method for reverting the antibiotic tolerance of persister cells. Brominated furanones, which are quorum sensing inhibitors, are used to revert the antibiotic tolerance of persister cells and enhance their susceptibility to antibiotics by up to one hundred fold. Brominated furanones can be used against bacterial persister cells in biofilms or planktonic form.

Abstract: Orally deliverable dual-release pharmaceutical suspensions, having a first portion comprising an immediate release form of the active in the solution form or granules or suspended form in the vehicle/medium preferably in the solution form and a second portion comprising a sustained-release form of active in the form of microgranules/microparticles suspended in the immediate release fraction of the solulabilised active agent which comprise a core and at least one coat suitable for liquid dosage forms for the administration of the active ingredients, wherein the core comprises at least one active agent(s) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, derivatives, isomers, polymorphs, solvates, hydrates, analogues, enantiomers, tautomeric forms or mixtures thereof; optionally at least one water insoluble, and optionally one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s); and at least one coat comprising at least one pH independent water-insoluble polymer(s) along with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipi

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Pyrrolidine, Piperidine and Piperazine Derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the Pyrrolidine, Piperidine and Piperazine Derivatives and the use of these compounds for treating or preventing treating allergy, an allergy-induced airway response, congestion, a cardiovascular disease, an inflammatory disease, a gastrointestinal disorder, a neurological disorder, a metabolic disorder, obesity, an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose.

Abstract: A biodegradable microfiber absorbent comprises a substantially homogeneous mixture of at least one hydrophilic polymer and at least one biodegradable polymer. The absorbent can be prepared by an electro hydrodynamic spinning of a substantially homogeneous polymer mixture. Medical dressings for burns and wounds, cavity dressings, drug delivery patches, face masks, implants, drug carriers that comprises at least one microfiber electrospun from a polymer mixture are provided. The dressings can have variable water vapor penetration characteristics and variable biodegradation times.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula wherein Z1 is —CH2—or —C(O)—, R4 and R5 are carbon chains (and optionally, together can form a C2 bridge), u and v are independently an integer of 0-3 such that there sum is from 3 to 5, and R2 is heteroaryl, and R1 and R3 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of treating pain, and methods of inhibiting the absorption of cholesterol using a compound of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Azetidinone Derivatives of structural formula 1: and compositions comprising an Azetidinone Derivative and methods for treating or preventing a disorder of lipid metabolism, pain, diabetes, a vascular condition, demyelination or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, comprising administering to a patient an effective amount of an Azetidinone Derivative.

Abstract: This invention relates to tetrahydropyranonaphthyridines derivatives having formula (III) or IV: and analogues of the tetrahydropyranonaphthyridines derivatives. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods for treatment of tuberculosis using these compounds.

Abstract: Particular aspects provide compositions and methods for treating bacterial infection or at least one symptom related to bacterial infection in a subject in need thereof by administering a therapeutic composition comprising at least one electrokinetically-altered fluid (including gas-enriched electrokinetically altered fluids) which comprise an ionic aqueous solution of charge-stabilized oxygen-containing nanostructures in an amount sufficient to provide, upon contact with a cell, modulation of at least one of cellular membrane potential and cellular membrane conductivity. The electrokinetically-altered ionic fluid compositions are sufficient to provide for modulation of intracellular signal transduction, wherein treating bacterial infection or at least one symptom related to bacterial infection is thereby afforded.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions that exhibit viscosities suitable for injectable formulations. The compositions comprise bioactive agent-loaded microparticles and hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof in a suitable liquid pharmaceutical carrier. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Broad spectrum beta-lactamase inhibitors. Certain inhibitors also exhibit potent antibiotic activity in addition to beta-lactamase inhibition. Compounds of the invention are designed such that on cleavage of the beta-lactam ring reactive moieties are generated which can inactivate beta-lactamase. Also provided are methods of making beta-lactamase inhibitors and beta-lactam antibiotics exhibiting such inhibition. Additionally provided are pharmaceutical compositions for treatment or prevention of bacterial infections and methods of treatment of such infections.

Abstract: Small-molecule inhibitors of Botulinum toxin, including BoNTA, BoNTD and BoNTE are provided, as well as methods of using the inhibitors.

Abstract: Neurotherapeutically effective pharmaceutical compositions are described that include carboxypeptidase E inhibitors. One class of carboxypeptidase E inhibitors found to exhibit significant neurotropic activity are ?-lactam compounds, particularly penam and cephem ?-lactam antibiotics and non-antibiotic derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A formulation is provided that includes a volume of an aqueous multivalent physiological ion solution compatible with cerebrospinal fluid containing at least one divalent cation of magnesium or calcium, and at least one anion of carbonate or phosphate, and having a pH between 6.5 and 8.0. A zwitterionic therapeutic agent other than baclofen is dissolved the solution to achieve higher concentration or ease of solution and/or storage relative to therapeutic saline solutions of the same agent. A process of delivering a zwitterionic therapeutic agent into a subject is provided that includes dissolving a therapeutic amount of the zwitterionic therapeutic agent in a volume of artificial cerebrospinal fluid to form a stable formulation. The solution is then administered to the subject using an intrathecal pump.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-compartmented container suitable for the delivery of pharmaceuticals, medicines, vitamins, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polypeptide multilayer films wherein a therapeutic agent is covalently linked to a first layer polypeptide. An advantage of such attachment is that the linked therapeutic agent can be controllably released from the multilayer film into the environment of the film upon the addition of a suitable stimulus. An advantage of the disclosed films and methods is enablement of environmentally-stimulated release under specific conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to veterinary or pharmaceutical formulations which may comprise ceftiofur, ketoprofen, benzyl alcohol, or effective combinations thereof. The formulations of the present invention may include a wetting or dispersing agent, a preservative, a flocculating agent or resuspendability enhancer, and/or a biocompatible oil vehicle. This invention also provides for, inter alia, formulations for the treating, controlling and preventing of respiratory disorders, particularly bovine respiratory disease (BRD), in warm-blooded animals, such as livestock,. This invention further provides for methods of increasing the resuspendability of an oily formulation which may comprise the addition.

Abstract: Provided is a ?-lactamase antibiotic and a compound of formula I, a process of producing the compound, pharmaceutical compositions and the use thereof for the treatment of bacterial infection or disease in a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: A pharmaceutically composition, comprising a combination of an antibiotically active compound of the formula (I): with a ?-lactamase inhibitor of one of the formulae (II) to (XIII) are active against Gram-negative bacteria, in particular such bacteria which have become resistant against antibiotics such as aztreonam, carumonam and tigemonam. Optionally the compositions may comprise another ?-lactamase inhibitor of one of the formulae (II) to (XIII), particularly of formula (V) or formula (VI).

Abstract: A method for treating individuals affected with latent tuberculosis comprising a step of administering an effective amount of one or more carbapenem compounds to the said individuals.

Abstract: A class of 7-oxo-2,6-diazabicyclo-[3.2.0]-heptane-6-sulfonic acid compounds substituted at the two position of the bicyclic ring with a heterocyclylaminocarbonyl group or a carbocyclylaminocarbonyl group are ?-lactamase inhibitors. The compounds and their prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in combination with ?-lactam antibiotics. In particular, the compounds are suitable for use with ?-lactam antibiotics (e.g., imipenem and ceftazidime) against micro-organisms resistant to ?-lactam antibiotics due to the presence of the ?-lactamases.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved therapy for treating resistant bacterial infections caused by extended-spectrum ?-lactamase (ESBLs)-producing strains in a warm-blooded animal, adjuvant step down therapy, and pharmaceutical compositions for such therapies. The invention also relates to a method for inhibiting bacterial resistance in ESBLs-producing strains so as to have better control over the therapy; achieve reduced hospital stay and adjuvant step down therapy so as to avoid recrudescence. In particular, the therapy includes antibacterial combination of cefepime with sulbactam via parenteral route, followed by oral third generation cephalosporin with a suitable ? lactamase inhibitor.