Chalcogen Or Nitrogen Attached Indirectly To The Phenothiazine Ring Nitrogen By Acyclic Nonionic Bonding Patents (Class 514/226.2)
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Patent number: 11878021Abstract: Disclosed are methods of synthesis and/or purification of certain 3,7-diamino-phenothiazin-5-ium compounds (“diaminophenothiazinium compounds”) including Methylthioninium Chloride (MTC) (Methylene Blue), and the resulting high purity characterized by a purity greater than 98%, and very low levels of heavy metals and organic impurities Azure A, B, C and MVB. Also disclosed are methods of treatment of a tauopathy or methemoglobinemia in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the high-purity diaminophenothiazinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: WisTa Laboratories Ltd.Inventors: Claude Michel Wischik, John Mervyn David Storey, Colin Marshall, James Peter Sinclair, Thomas Craven Baddeley
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Patent number: 11844364Abstract: The present invention is directed to a therapeutic composition including an active therapeutic ingredient combined with a liquid or solution based carbonated beverage. The invention as described details the use or administration of the therapeutic composition so as to treat a variety of ailments. The present invention is also directed to a method of administering the therapeutic composition to an individual for the purposes of alleviating an ailment. In a further arrangement, the therapeutic composition is provided to a user as a pre-packaged volume containing a single effective dose of the therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: VISION PHARMA, LLCInventor: Sander S. Busman
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Patent number: 11123341Abstract: A method of treating opioid use disorder involves administering a selective butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) inhibitor.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: University of Kentucky Research FoundationInventors: Chang-Guo Zhan, Fang Zheng
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Patent number: 11045477Abstract: Disclosed are methods of synthesis and/or purification of certain 3,7-diamino-phenothiazin-5-ium compounds (“diaminophenothiazinium compounds”) including Methylthioninium Chloride (MTC) (Methylene Blue), and the resulting high purity characterized by a purity greater than 98%, and very low levels of heavy metals and organic impurities Azure A, B, C and MVB. Also disclosed are methods of treatment of a tauopathy or methemoglobinemia in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the high-purity diaminophenothiazinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: WisTa Laboratories Ltd.Inventors: Claude Michel Wischik, John Mervyn David Storey, Colin Marshall, James Peter Sinclair, Thomas Craven Baddeley
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Patent number: 11045459Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for intrathecal administration of the compound MCOPPB or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for treating pain, such as neuropathic pain suffered by an adult human.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Centrexion Therapeutics CorporationInventors: James N. Campbell, Barton Harley Manning
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Patent number: 10821099Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating or preventing motion sickness or at least one symptom thereof, comprising treatment with the NK-1 receptor antagonist, tradipitant.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventor: Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
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Patent number: 10525061Abstract: Disclosed are methods of synthesis and/or purification of certain 3,7-diamino-phenothiazin-5-ium compounds (“diaminophenothiazinium compounds”) including Methylthioninium Chloride (MTC) (Methylene Blue), and the resulting high purity characterized by a purity greater than 98%, and very low levels of heavy metals and organic impurities Azure A, B, C and MVB. Also disclosed are methods of treatment of a tauopathy or methemoglobinemia in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the high-purity diaminophenothiazinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Inventors: Claude Michel Wischik, John Mervyn David Storey, Colin Marshall, James Peter Sinclair, Thomas Craven Baddeley
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Patent number: 10022361Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment and control of various conditions in an animal which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a immediate release composition of about 0.5% to 50% wt/wt of active ingredient together with excipients to a total of about 100%, wherein said composition dissolves in a relatively short period of time, e.g., 75 seconds or less, 5 seconds or less, or 3 seconds or less, upon administration to said animal.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: NEW MARKET PHARMACEUTICALS, LLCInventors: David Rock, Mark Ridall
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Patent number: 9980971Abstract: Disclosed are methods of synthesis and/or purification of certain 3,7-diamino-phenothiazin-5-ium compounds (“diaminophenothiazinium compounds”) including Methylthioninium Chloride (MTC) (Methylene Blue), and the resulting high purity characterized by a purity greater than 98%, and very low levels of heavy metals and organic impurities Azure A, B, C and MVB. Also disclosed are methods of treatment of a tauopathy or methemoglobinemia in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the high-purity diaminophenothiazinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: WISTA LABORATORIES LTD.Inventors: Claude Michel Wischik, John Mervyn David Storey, Colin Marshall, James Peter Sinclair, Thomas Craven Baddeley
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Patent number: 9675621Abstract: Disclosed are methods of synthesis and/or purification of certain 3,7-diamino-phenothiazin-5-ium compounds (“diaminophenothiazinium compounds”) including Methylthioninium Chloride (MTC) (Methylene Blue), and the resulting high purity characterized by a purity greater than 98%, and very low levels of heavy metals and organic impurities Azure A, B, C and MVB. Also disclosed are methods of treatment of a tauopathy or methemoglobinemia in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the high-purity diaminophenothiazinium compound.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: WISTA LABORATORIES LTD.Inventors: Claude Michel Wischik, John Mervyn David Storey, Colin Marshall, James Peter Sinclair, Thomas Craven Baddeley
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Patent number: 9532938Abstract: Esters of O-substituted hydroxy carboxylic acids are provided having Formula 1, or 2, or both Formulas 1 and 2: wherein R and R1 are independently selected from the group consisting of substituted and unsubstituted, branched- and straight-chain, saturated, unsaturated, and polyunsaturated C1-C22 alkyl, substituted and unsubstituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, substituted and unsubstituted C6-C20 carbocyclic aryl, and substituted and unsubstituted C4-C20 heterocyclic; wherein the heteroatoms are selected from sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen; and wherein n is 1-6. Process of producing esters of O-substituted hydroxy carboxylic acids are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignees: Eastman Chemical Company, Chanel Parfums BeauteInventors: Liu Deng, Neil Warren Boaz, Sabine Delaire
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Patent number: 9248229Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical packaging systems which prevent oxidative degradation of morphine, hydromorphone, promethazine and other oxygen-sensitive drugs, such systems including a syringe with an oxygen permeable tip cap, a hermetically sealed oxygen barrier blister packaging with very low permeability to oxygen and comprises ethylene vinyl, and an oxygen absorber.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Becton, Dickinson France S.A.S.Inventors: Thomas Devouassoux, Eric Forat, James Kenneth Proctor
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Patent number: 9216181Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method to stimulate endogenous BMP-2 up-regulation in a subject which method comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of an H1 receptor antagonist, whereby endogenous BMP-2 up-regulation is stimulated in said subject. Also provided is a pharmaceutical formulation including an H1 receptor antagonist present in an effective amount to stimulate BMP-2 up-regulation in a subject and a kit.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Jorge Gianny Rossini
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Publication number: 20150119383Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to acamprosate formulations, methods of use of the formulations, to methods of using the formulations in combination with at least one other medication, and to combination products and compositions comprising the formulations and at least one other medication, such as neuroleptic (antipsychotic) and/or antidepressant drugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Barry S. Fogel, William D. Kerns, Kei-Lai Fong, San-Laung Chow, Edward Lin, David Wong
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Patent number: 9006223Abstract: Therapeutic compositions and methods for treatment of late-onset Gaucher disease are described herein. The compositions comprise compounds having activity as pharmacological chaperones for mutant forms of the beta-glucocerebrosidase. Methods of treatment involve providing therapeutically effective amounts of such compositions to subjects in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignees: The Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster UniversityInventors: Don J Mahuran, Michael B Tropak, Justin D Buttner, Jan E Blanchard, Eric D Brown
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Patent number: 8951994Abstract: Therapeutic compositions and methods for treatment of late-onset Gaucher disease are described herein. The compositions comprise compounds having activity as pharmacological chaperones for mutant forms of the beta-glucocerebrosidase. Methods of treatment involve providing therapeutically effective amounts of such compositions to subjects in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignees: The Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster UniversityInventors: Don J Mahuran, Michael B Tropak, Justin D Buttner, Jan E Blanchard, Eric D Brown
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Publication number: 20150031677Abstract: Monomeric and dimeric trioxane thioacetals and methods of their use for treating subjects infected with malaria or other parasitic infectious diseases including, but not limited to, toxoplasmic infection; subjects afflicted with psychiatric conditions associated with toxoplasmic infection; and subjects afflicted with cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITYInventors: Gary H. Posner, Alexander M. Jacobine, Rachel D. Slack, Jennifer R. Mazzone
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Patent number: 8937059Abstract: Therapeutic compositions and methods for treatment of late-onset Gaucher disease are described herein. The compositions comprise compounds having activity as pharmacological chaperones for mutant forms of the beta-glucocerebrosidase. Methods of treatment involve providing therapeutically effective amounts of such compositions to subjects in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignees: The Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster UniversityInventors: Don J Mahuran, Michael B Tropak, Justin D Buttner, Jan E Blanchard, Eric D Brown
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Publication number: 20150018294Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides for methods and pharmaceutical agents to modulate the activity of Tousled-like kinase (TLK). The invention also provides for methods and pharmaceutical agents to inhibit the activity of Tousled-like kinase to provide increased sensitivity to irradiation (IR) and chemotherapeutic agents. The invention also provides for methods and pharmaceutical agents to increase the activity of Tousled-like kinase to provide increased protection against DNA damaging agents including to irradiation (IR) and chemotherapeutic agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Arrigo DE BENEDETTI, Gulshan SUNAVALA
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Publication number: 20150018293Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment and control of various conditions in an animal which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a immediate release composition of about 0.5% to 50% wt/wt of active ingredient together with excipients to a total of about 100%, wherein said composition dissolves in a relatively short period of time, e.g., 75 seconds or less, 5 seconds or less, or 3 seconds or less, upon administration to said animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: NEWMARKET PHARMACEUTICALS LLCInventors: David ROCK, Mark RIDALL
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Publication number: 20140308349Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of one or more analgesics, such as hydrocodone or acetaminophen, and an antiemetic, such as promethazine, to treat a subject, including reducing or eliminating an adverse effect associated with the analgesics.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Charleston Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Paul BOSSE, John Ameling, Bernard Schachtel, Ray Takigiku
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Publication number: 20140308317Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for inhibiting the growth of a microbe; treating a mammal having a microbial infection, malaria, mucositis, an ophthalmic infection, an otic infection, a cancer, or a Mycobacterium infection; killing or inhibiting the growth of a Plasmodium species; inhibiting the growth of a Mycobacterium species; modulating an immune response in a mammal; or antagonizing unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin, or a heparin/low molecular weight heparin derivative.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: CELLCEUTIX CORPORATIONInventors: Xiaodong Fan, Yongjiang Xu, Dahui Liu, Michael J. Costanzo
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Publication number: 20140296223Abstract: This invention relates to a method for regulating skin pigmentation of a subject, comprising the step of administering the agent for inhibiting the expression or activation of Microphthalmia Transcription Factor (MITF) to the subject who is in need of regulation of skin pigmentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONInventors: David E. Fisher, Rizwan Haq, Hans Ragnar Valdemar Widlund
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Publication number: 20140294994Abstract: The preset invention relates to use of antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative for eliminating cancer stem cells (CSCs) and/or preventing a cancer. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition for treating a cancer, and/or preventing or delaying cancer recurrence comprising trifluoperazine and an anti-cancer drug, such as gefitinib or cisplatin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Ch-Ying Huang
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Publication number: 20140288060Abstract: The invention relates to a compound for use in treating a cancer, wherein the cancer depends on the proteolytic activity of the MALT1 protease, and wherein the compound has the general formula (I) wherein X is N or C; Y is S, O, SO2, SO, NH, CO, CH2, CH?CH, CH2?CH2; ( )z is a C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl chain; A is NR3R4, or OR5, or HET; R1 and R2 in each occurrence are independently selected from —H, —CH3, —OH, —OCH3, —SCH3, —F, —Cl, —CF3, —NH2, and —COOH; R3, R4, and R5 are H, or C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl groups, and HET is a heterocyclic ring of 5, 6, or 7 members, wherein the ring atoms can be C, O, N, or S, the ring can be saturated or aromatic, and the ring can be substituted with H or C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl groups; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, enantiomer, diastereomer, racemic mixture, crystalline form, amorphous form, unsolvated form or solvate of said compound. The compound of the invention may further be used in the treatment of MALT1-dependent immune diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Helmholtz Zentrum München, Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit and Umwelt GmbH)Inventors: Daniel Krappmann, Daniel Nagel, Dolores Schendel, Stefani Spranger
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Publication number: 20140234443Abstract: Novel 5-HT3 receptor modulators are disclosed. These compounds are used in the treatment of various disorders, including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, post-operative nausea and vomiting, and irritable bowel syndrome. Methods of making these compounds are also described in the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: Albany Molecular Research, Inc.Inventors: Peter R. GUZZO, David D. MANNING, William EARLEY
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Publication number: 20140200516Abstract: Buccal aerosol sprays or capsules using polar and non-polar solvent have now been developed which provide biologically active compounds for rapid absorption through the oral mucosa, resulting in fast onset of effect. The buccal polar compositions of the invention comprise formulation I: aqueous polar solvent, active compound, and optional flavoring agent; formulation II; aqueous polar solvent, active compound, optionally flavoring agent, and propellant; formulation III: non-polar solvent, active compound, and optional flavoring agent; and formulation IV: non-polar solvent, active compound, optional flavoring agent, and propellant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventor: Harry A. DUGGER, III
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Publication number: 20140178503Abstract: The present invention relates to new cyclohexyl urea modulators of D2 receptors and/or modulators of D3 receptors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Ronald C. Newbold, Chengzhi Zhang
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Publication number: 20140140982Abstract: Behavioral pharmacological data with the compound of formula (I), a novel and selective 5HT2A/2C receptor inverse agonist, demonstrate in vivo efficacy in models of psychosis and dyskinesias. This includes activity in reversing MK-801 induced locomotor behaviors, suggesting that this compound may be an efficacious anti-psychotic, and activity in an MPTP primate model of dyskinesias, suggesting efficacy as an anti-dyskinesia agent. These data support the hypothesis that 5HT2A/2C receptor inverse agonism may confer antipsychotic and anti-dyskinetic efficacy in humans, and indicate a use of the compound of formula (I) and related agents as novel therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease, related human neurodegenerative diseases, and psychosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.Inventors: David M. Weiner, Robert E. Davis, Mark R. Brann, Carl-Magnus A. Andersson, Allan K. Uldam
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Publication number: 20140134248Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of analgesic to treat a subject, including to reduce or eliminate an adverse effect associated with the analgesic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: CHARLESTON LABORATORIES, INC.Inventor: Paul BOSSE
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Patent number: 8722636Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment and control of various conditions in an animal which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a immediate release composition of about 0.5% to 50% wt/wt of active ingredient together with excipients to a total of about 100%, wherein said compositon dissolves in a relatively short period of time, e.g., 75 seconds or less, 5 seconds or less, or 3 seconds or less, upon administration to said animal.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: New Market Pharmaceuticals, LLCInventors: David Rock, Mark Ridall
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Patent number: 8710051Abstract: This invention pertains generally to the field of phenothiazine compounds, and more particularly to certain stably reduced phenothiazine compounds, specifically, certain 3,7-diamino-10H-phenothiazine (DAPTZ) compounds of the following formula: wherein: each of R1 and R9 is independently selected from: —H; C1-4alkyl; C2-4alkenyl; and halogenated C1-4alkyl; each of R3NA and R3NB is independently selected from: —H; C1-4alkyl; C2-4alkenyl; and halogenated C1-4alkyl; each of R7NA and R7NB is independently selected from: —H; C1-4alkyl; C2-4alkenyl; and halogenated C1-4alkyl; each of HX1 and HX2 is independently a protic acid; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof. These compounds are useful as drugs, for example, in the treatment of tauopathies, such as Alzheimer's disease, and also as prodrugs for the corresponding oxidized thioninium drugs (for example, methylthioninium chloride, MTC).Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Wis Ta Laboratories Ltd.Inventors: Claude Michel Wischik, Janet Elizabeth Rickard, Charles Robert Harrington, David Horsley, John Mervyn David Storey, Colin Marshall, James Peter Sinclair, Thomas Craven Baddeley
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Publication number: 20140066439Abstract: Described are medicaments and methods of treating or preventing metabolic bone diseases, such as Critical Illness Related Metabolic Bone Disease or of critical illness induced Osteopenia secondary to ICU Admission by sufficient autophagy inducing compound to inhibit or suppress critical illness enhanced osteoclastogenesis or increased osteoclast differentiation. The methods include administering of an autophagy activating compound to a mammal to: treat or prevent a bone degenerative disorder; slow bone deterioration; restore lost bone; maintain bone mass and/or bone quality or inhibit bone resorption in particularly by inhibiting or reducing a process by which osteoclasts break down bone and release the minerals resulting in a transfer of calcium from bone fluid to the blood. Also described are methods for administering the autophagy activating compound to treat a bone disorder of hyperresorption of bone and/or enhanced activation of osteoclasts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Katholieke Universiteit Leuen, K.U.Leuven R&DInventors: Jan Gunst, Helen Owen, Greet Van den Berghe, Ilse Vanhorebeek
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Patent number: 8653066Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of analgesic to treat a subject, including to reduce or eliminate an adverse effect associated with the analgesic.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Charleston Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: Paul Bosse
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Publication number: 20140037757Abstract: The invention provides a method of treatment comprising reducing therapy-induced adverse effects (TIAE), including chemotherapy-induced adverse effects (CIAE), such as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and/or chemotherapy-induced cardiovascular adverse effects (CICAE) in a subject being treated with a CIAE-inducing anti-cancer active ingredient by co-administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of a NCS-1-protective composition. Related pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostics and screening techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Barbara Ehrlich, Sara Rockwell, Jennifer Benbow
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Publication number: 20140030322Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of analgesic to treat a subject, including reducing or eliminating an adverse effect associated with the analgesic.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: Paul Bosse, John Ameling, Bernard Schachtel, Ray Takigiku
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Patent number: 8637503Abstract: Disclosed is the unexpected finding that enantiomers of phenothiazines, preferably the (+) enantiomer of promethazine, are particularly effective in inhibiting the bone resorbing cells, osteoclasts, thus providing new uses and methods for reducing bone loss and, e.g., treating periodontitis and osteoporosis. The invention provides a range of such uses, methods, medicaments and associated compositions and kits.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2004Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Edward J. Boland, Joe McDonough
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Publication number: 20140024638Abstract: The present invention relates to (2S,3R)—N-(2-((3-pyridinyl)methyl)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating schizophrenia.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: TARGACEPT, INC.Inventors: Merouane Bencherif, Geoffrey C. Dunbar, David A. Hosford, Gregory J. Gatto, Terry Hauser, Kristen G. Jordan, Anthony Carl Segreti
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Publication number: 20140005179Abstract: The invention provides an oral pharmaceutical composition, optionally in dose unit form, comprising a lipophilic drug substance in dispersion in a physiologically tolerable aqueous carrier, preferably an aqueous gel, wherein said drug substance contains a functional electrostatic group having a pKa value of from 2 to 10, characterised in that said aqueous carrier has a pH at least 0.3 below or above said pKa value, said pH being below said pKa where said group is acidic and above said pKa where said group is basic.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: AYANDA GROUP ASInventors: Kurt Ingar Draget, Ingvild Haug, Magnus N. Hattrem, Tore Seternes, Steinar Johan Engelsen
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Publication number: 20130344125Abstract: The invention provides an implantable intracranial device for the site-specific delivery of a pharmaceutically active agent to a human or animal for treating a mental or neurological disorder, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia or other psychoses. The biodegradable device includes a pharmaceutically active agent for treating the disorder, polymeric nano-lipoparticles into or onto which the pharmaceutically active agent is embedded; and a polymeric matrix or scaffold incorporating the nano-lipoparticles. The nano-lipoparticles can be in the form of nano-liposhells or nano-lipobubbles. The nano-liposhells or nano-lipobubbles can include an essential fatty acid or can be conjugated to a peptide ligand which targets the device to a specific cell into which the therapeutic agent can be delivered. The device can be implanted in the sub-arachnoid space in the region of the frontal lobe of the brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Thiresen Govender, Viness Pillay, Yahya Essop Choonara, Lisa Claire Du Toit, Girish Modi, Dinesh Naidoo, Maluta Steven Mufamadi
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Publication number: 20130331381Abstract: Described are methods of treating a cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a dopamine receptor (DR) antagonist. The DR antagonist may be a phenothiazine derivative, such as thioridazine or chlorpromazine. Optionally, the cancer is acute myeloid leukemia. Also described are methods for identifying subjects with cancer, methods for providing a prognosis for a subjects with cancer and/or subjects likely to be responsive to therapy with DR receptor antagonists. Methods for identifying cancer stem cells and chemotherapeutic compounds that are DR receptor antagonists as also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: McMaster UniversityInventors: Mickie Bhatia, Eleftherios Sachlos, Ruth Munoz Risueno
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Publication number: 20130324481Abstract: This invention provides for biocompatible, biodegradable eye drop pharmaceutical formulations useful for the treatment of ocular indications. In particular, tocopherols and their esters of low water solubility, notably ?-tocopheryl acetate, are exceptional vehicles for biocompatible, nonirritating topical eye drop formulations that provide sustained release of active agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Ramscor, Inc.Inventors: Vernon G. Wong, Louis L. Wood
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Publication number: 20130315825Abstract: Derivatives of phenothiazine, phenoxazine, and phenazine compounds and their use as ?-synuclein ligands are described. Also described are methods of using these compounds and their radiolabeled analogs for the detection, monitoring, and treatment of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Washington UniversityInventors: Zhude Tu, Robert Mach, Lihai Yu, Paul Kotzbauer
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Publication number: 20130289023Abstract: The preset invention relates to a new method for treating brain tumor with an antipsychotic phenothiazine derivative as a brain tumor cell inhibitor or a brain tumor stem cell inhibitor. In particular, an antipsychotic phenothiazine is accessible to brain via blood-brain barrier, which should be beneficially in treatment of brain tumor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Chi-Ying Huang, Yu-Hsin Liang, Hui-Wen Cheng
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Publication number: 20130266663Abstract: Methods for treating a condition associated with proteoglycan production in a mammal are provided. The methods comprise the administration of at least one of a calmodulin antagonist, a transient receptor potential (TRP) channel inhibitor and a calmodulin-binding peptide to the mammal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Arthur Brown, Sandy Gian Vascotto
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Publication number: 20130252947Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method to stimulate endogenous BMP-2 up-regulation in a subject which method comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of an H1 receptor antagonist, whereby endogenous BMP-2 up-regulation is stimulated in said subject. Also provided is a pharmaceutical formulation including an H1 receptor antagonist present in an effective amount to stimulate BMP-2 up-regulation in a subject and a kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Southwest Research InstituteInventor: Jorge Gianny ROSSINI
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Publication number: 20130245004Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to acamprosate formulations, methods of use of the formulations, to methods of using the formulations in combination with at least one other medication, and to combination products and compositions comprising the formulations and at least one other medication, such as neuroleptic (antipsychotic) and/or antidepressant drugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Synchroneuron Inc.Inventors: Barry S. Fogel, William D. Kerns, Kei-Lai Fong
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Publication number: 20130243886Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from the following classes of biologically active agents: an a-adrenergic antagonist, an anthelmintic agent, an antifungal agent, an antimalarial agent, an antineoplastic agent, an antipsychotic agent, an antioxidant, a vasodilator and/or a vitamin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, for use in the treatment of a microbial infection and in particular for killing multiplying, non-multiplying and/or clinically latent microorganisms associated with such an infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: HELPERBY THERAPEUTICS LIMITEDInventors: Yanmin Hu, Anthony RM Coates
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Publication number: 20130202705Abstract: This disclosure relates to an extended release oral dosage form comprising a matrix containing a viscosity modifier (but no lipid) and coated granules containing a high water-soluble, high dose drug. The dosage form has alcohol resistance and may also have crush resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Cima Labs Inc.Inventor: Ehab Hamed
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Publication number: 20130164381Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoparticle-based targeted drug delivery system for treatment of bone-loss. An enantiomeric phenothiazine is formulated into an in-vivo nanoparticle delivery system which may contain bone-targeting functionality. The nanoparticle formulations and their associated influence on whole bone porosity may now also be evaluated utilizing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and relaxation time profiles, and in particular, median T2 relaxation times.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Southwest Research Institute