Abstract: A novel crystalline modification of cefuroximaxetil (?-modification), pharmaceutical compositions containing this modification, and their use.

Abstract: Compositions having an effective amount of an antibacterial agent may be useful in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The compositions may include an extraordinary amount of the antibacterial agent.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward an improved formable bone composition for application to a bone defect site to promote new bone growth at the site which comprises a new bone growth inducing compound of demineralized lyophilized allograft bone particles ranging from about 100 to 850 microns. The bone particles are mixed in an excipient carrier combination containing carboxymethylcellulose, sodium hyaluronate, and a sodium phosphate saline buffer, the carboxymethylcellulose component of the carrier ranging from about 5.0 to about 11.0% of the composition and the sodium hyaluronate component of the carrier ranging from about 0.3 to about 0.7% of the composition, the composition having a pH between 6.5-7.5.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which have the structure Wherein A, B, C, D, m, Y, Ra, Rc, Rd, and Rd? are as described herein, and which are useful as inhibitors of tryptase, thrombin, trypsin, Factor Xa, Factor VIIa, Factor XIa, and urokinase-type plasminogen activator and may be employed in preventing and/or treating asthma, chronic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and thrombotic disorders.

Abstract: Methods for treating and preventing tissue injury and sepsis associated with a Yersinia pestis infection, particularly pneumonic plague, are provided. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an A1 adenosine receptor antagonist alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, including an antibiotic agent. The present methods find use in biodefense as a means of preventing and treating tissue injury and sepsis associated with Y. pestis infection, particularly pneumonic plague, in the event of a bioterrorist attack with this deadly bacterium.

Abstract: Orally bioavailable prodrugs of sulopenem, e.g., and solvates and hydrates thereof preparation thereof formulation thereof and use to treat and prevent infection in mammals such as humans. This abstract is not limiting to the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a total synthesis of a biologically active ?-Lactam—Compound 3, which is related to Salinosporamide A and Omuralide, both structurally and by its activity as a proteasome inhibitor. Also disclosed are proteasome inhibiting compounds having the formula: wherein: R1 is a cyclolower alkyl group; or R1 is a lower alkyl group; and R2 is either hydrogen or a lower alkyl group; R3 is either hydrogen or a lower alkyl group; R4 a halo-lower alkyl group; and R5 is either hydrogen or a lower alkyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of general formula (I), and their salts with a base or an acid: The invention also relates to a method for preparing these compounds, and to their use as medicaments, in particular as antibacterials and ?-lactamase inhibitors.

Abstract: A sterile pharmaceutical composition having as its active principles piperacillin sodium and tazobactam sodium of substantially the same density, mixed with sodium bicarbonate. The mixture is soluble in water to give injectable reconstituted solutions having high stability with time.

Abstract: A preventive/therapeutic composition for free radical diseases, characterized by containing as an active ingredient at least one kind of a fullerene, a fullerene derivative, and a composite comprising a fullerene or fullerene derivative and an organic compound with which the fullerene or derivative has been modified or clathrated. The composition is reduced in side effects, has the high ability to eliminate free radicals in the body, and further has excellent preparation stability.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds that inhibit proteasomic activity in cells. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds as well as methods to treat conditions, particularly cell proliferative conditions, such as cancer and inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: New devices and methods for diagnosis and compositions and methods for treatment of cancers use combinations of antimicrobial agents and agents that can reverse dormancy and hibernation pathways. We unexpectedly found that surprisingly low doses of anti-hibernation compounds can substantially inhibit cancer cell growth in vitro and can successfully treat cancers, including metastatic cancer. We also unexpectedly found that antimicrobial agents and anti-HDS compounds together can increase the degree of inhibition of cancer cell growth in a synergistic fashion. We conclude that combination therapy with antimicrobial agents and anti-HDS compounds can be effective in treating human patients with cancer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel powder for oral suspension of cefdinir. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the suspension and methods of treatment using the suspension.

Abstract: Methods for treating and preventing middle ear infections by transmembrane administration of medicament-containing transmembrane carrier compositions, such as liposomes and other lipid vesicles, to the tympanic membrane. Medicaments useful for treating pain, inflammation or infection in the outer ear may be co-administered. If utilized for transmembrane administration, the liposomes or other lipid vesicles will usually not be sterically stabilized. The medicaments delivered according to the methods of the invention include antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory agents that are useful in treatment and/or prophylaxis of middle ear infections and their sequelae.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymerizable antimicrobial composition and a method for using the same. The polymerizable antimicrobial composition of the invention comprises an antimicrobial compound, a linker, and a polymerizable function group.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition with an enhanced bioavailability, particularly improved an oral absorption, comprising cefdinir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and aminoalkyl methacrylate copolymer E is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Azetidinone Compounds, compositions comprising a Spirocyclic Azetidinone Compound 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 a Spirocyclic Azetidinone Compound.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating patients for pain by administering noribogaine. Noribogaine may also be used to treat patients for the symptoms associated with withdrawal from drug dependency. In the latter case, the noribogaine treatment should be supplemented with the administration of an opioid antagonist such as naloxone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbapenems and provides a compound of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof wherein: R1 is 1-hydroxyethyl, 1-fluoroethyl or hydroxymethyl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R3 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R4 and R5 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen, halo, cyano, C1-4alkyl, nitro, hydroxy, carboxy, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkoxycarbonyl, aminosulphonyl, C1-4alkylaminosulphonyl, di-C1-4-alkylaminosulphonyl, carbamoyl, C1-4alkylcarbamoyl, di-C1-4 alkylcarbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, sulphonic acid, amino, C1-4alkylamino, di-C1-4alkylamino, C1-4alkanoylamino, C1-4alkanoyl(N—C1-4alkyl)amino, C1-4alkanesulphonamido and C1-4alkylS(O)n— wherein n is zero; one or two: with the proviso that there is no hydroxy or carboxy substituent in a position ortho to the link to —NR3—.

Abstract: Stabilized preparations which contain a &bgr;-lactam antibiotic having an esterified carboxyl group attached directly to the mother nucleus, an oil and a phosphate.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: wherein R1 is amino or protected amino; R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or hydroxy protective group; R3 is carboxy or protected carboxy; R4 is an unsubstituted 5, 6 or 7-membered heteromonocyclic group containing two nitrogen atoms as heteroatoms, and which optionally further contains one oxygen or sulfur atom; or R4 is said 5, 6 or 7-membered heteromonocyclic group substituted by 1 to 4 groups selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alkylthio, lower alkylamino, cyclo(lower)alkyl, cyclo(lower)alkenyl, halogen, amino, protected amino, protected hydroxy, cyano, nitro, carboxy, hydroxy(lower)alkyl, amino(lower)alkyl, and carbamoyloxy; and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: Compounds are provided having the following formulae I and II: wherein n is 0 or 1 and when n=1, R is a 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic ring, hydroxy, halogen, oxo, carbamoyl, alkoxy, or disubstituted amino, when n=0, R is an ester, cyano or amide group; X is CH or NH; R3 is cyano, methoxy, or acetamido; R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, a negative charge, a cation selected from the group consisting of sodium, potassium and tetraalkylammonium and acyloxyalkyl, or alkoxycarbonyloxyalkyl; and R2 is hydrogen, acyl, trisubstituted silyl carbamoyl or an amino acid residue; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial agent capable of producing an excellent effect in the prevention or treatment of bacteria of two or more genera selected from among Streptococcus, Moraxella, Haemophilus, Klebsiella and the like. The agent comprises a penicillin antibiotic, in particular amoxicillin, and a cephem antibiotic, in particular cefixime or cefdinir. The antimicrobial agent of the invention is administered in the form of a mixed preparation containing both or in the form of individual preparations respectively containing them for combined administration.

Abstract: An isodethiaazacephem derivative having the following formula (I): wherein RI is hydrogen or —SO2RIII; RII is —CO2RIV or —SO2RIII in which RIII is a hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, aralkyl having a total carbon number of 7-12, aryl, or a halogenated C1-C6 alkyl; and RIV is a hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, aralkyl having a total carbon number of 7-12 or aryl; and RV is a substituted acetamido radical.