Abstract: The invention relates to the use of sabcomeline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in monotherapy for the treatment of bipolar disorder or mania or and to adjunctive and simultaneous combination therapies for the treatment of bipolar disorder or mania in which sabcomeline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one other mood stabilizing or antimanic agent are administered adjunctively or simultaneously. The invention provides methods of treatment of bipolar disorder or mania utilizing such monotherapy and such adjunctive or simultaneous therapeutic combination therapies, therapeutic combinations for use therein and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Disclosed are formulations and related methods that comprise a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at 37° C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or physiological conditions; a specified linear polymer comprising lactide repeat units; and one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity.

Abstract: A method for treating demyelinating diseases such as MS comprised of administering to an individual afflicted with a demyelinating disease a medicament that induces prolactin secretion. Prolactin secretion stimulates oligodendrocyte precurser cells, which remyelinate demyelinated nerve cells. The medicament is administered at a dosage sufficient to induce prolactin secretion resulting in a hyperprolactinemia. Estrogen, estradiol, estriol, histamine H2-receptor antagonists such as cimetidine, and vitamin D can be administered in conjunction with the prolactin-inducing medicament to further promote the remyelination of the nerve cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of a pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof as therapeutic agents: Wherein m, n, p, X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4 R5, are as defined herein. The invention specifically relates to a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a neurodegenerative disease caused by abnormal activity of GSK3? or GSK3? and cdk5/p25, such as Alzheimer disease.

Abstract: Formulations of drugs and crystalline side chain polymers to provide controlled and/or sustained release drug formulations.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of inhibiting a Cav3 calcium channel in a cell using a C2-C10 alkyl alcohol, or mixtures thereof. This invention further relates to methods of treating a thalamocortical dysrhythmia disorder in a mammal and for treating a neurological disorder in a mammal associated with the thalamocortical dysrhythmia using a C2-C10 alkyl alcohol, a lipophilic molecule with a partition coefficient substantially similar to that of a C2-C10 alkyl alcohol, or mixtures thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Abstract: Described are controlled release nanoparticulate formulations comprising a nanoparticulate agent to be administered and a rate-controlling polymer which functions to prolong the release of the agent following administration. The novel compositions release the agent following administration for a time period ranging from about 2 to about 24 hours or longer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of compulsive, impulsive and pervasive developmental disorders. More particularly, the methods described herein comprise administration of memantine to an individual suffering from such a disorder in an amount effective to relieve one or more symptoms of said disorder.

Abstract: Substituted bicyclic imidazo-3-yl-amine compounds are provided, as well as processes for the production thereof and pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds. The use of these compounds for the production of pharmaceutical formulations and related methods of treatment are also provided.

Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula (A): are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.

Abstract: Methods of treating and or preventing substance abuse/dependence, and alcohol abuse/dependence in particular. Combinations of medications are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rapidly disintegrating dosage form containing magnesium carbonate heavy is described, which disintegrates upon contact with moisture. The dosage forms can be either dispersible or orodispersible tablets and can accommodate widely different active principles. The magnesium carbonate heavy is found to be an excellent dispersant under basic and neutral conditions, and gives the tablets a smooth mouth-feel.

Abstract: The invention relates to use of a substituted-pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, p and q are as described herein for treating a variety of disease states. More specifically, the invention relates to a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease caused by abnormal activity of GSK3?, such as Pick's disease.

Abstract: A method for treating or preventing symptoms of hormonal variation includes administering an effective amount of a receptor antagonist to a subject having one or more symptoms of hormonal variations, wherein the receptor antagonist binds to at least one selected from the group consisting of a serotonin type 2A (5-HT2A) and a dopamine type 2 (D2) receptors.

Abstract: Provided, among other things, are compositions and methods for making sustained-release microspheres, as well as a microsphere delivery system for the sustained release of an active agent. The microsphere delivery system comprises a homogeneous mixture of biodegradable polymer, active agent, and a so-called release-modifying agent (including a pH-stabilizing agent), and provides protected and sustained release of active agents from the microsphere delivery system. According to the invention, the microspheres preferably are produced by an oil-in-water emulsion method that involves the production of a homogeneous oil phase prepared by mixing active agent and a release-modifying agent, such as arginine, with biodegradable polymer, each dissolved in organic solvent.

Abstract: O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)-nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof (BGP-15) can be used for the prevention or reduction of weight gain or obesity in a patient treated with an antipsychotic drug or an antidepressant drug or an antiepileptic drug.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods of treating mental illnesses or conditions characterized by a decreased function of NMDA receptors and/or excessively enhanced glutamate release and activity of non-NMDA receptors (AMPA and/or kainate). Specifically disclosed are methods utilizing BrPhe, or isomers of analogs thereof, for treating or preventing mental illness or conditions such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: A new treatment methodology and pharmacological composition for the treatment and remission of Parkinson's Disease and other neurological diseases are provided. The medication and treatment are based on the use of a combination of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor medication, commonly used to treat male erectile dysfunction, and a high-dose of serotonergic synaptic reuptake inhibitor medication, commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and various panic phobias. The treatment regime is based upon the discovery that the primary cause of PD and various other related neurological conditions is dysfunction in the serotonergic pathways involving the brainstem, nucleus of Raphe, and various projecting serotonergic fibers.

Abstract: Pyridin[1,2-a]pyrimidinyl compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs thereof; compositions that include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and one or more of the pyridino[1,2-a]pyrimidinyl compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent. Methods of using the pyridino[1,2-a]pyrimidinyl compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, in the prophylaxis or treatment of proliferative diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment using the compound (+)-isopropyl 2-methoxyethyl 4-(2-chloro-3-cyano-phenyl)-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-pyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, as a sole active agent or in combination with other pharmacological agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the novel forms of risperidone, designated Form A, Form B and Form E. Methods for their preparation are also disclosed. The present invention also relates to processes for making risperidone. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the new forms of risperidone and methods of using them are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted-pyrimidone derivatives represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, p and q are as defined herein. The invention relates also to a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a neurodegenerative disease caused by abnormal activity of GSK3?, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof wherein: (I) X represents two hydrogen atoms, a sulphur atom, an oxygen atom or a C1-2 alkyl group and a hydrogen atom; Y represents a bond, an ethenylene group, an ethynylene group or a methylene group optionally substituted; R1 represents a 2, 3 or 4-pyridine ring or a 2, 4 or 5-pyrimidine ring optionally substituted; R2 represents a heterocyclic bicyclic rings, having 1–4 heteroatoms selected from an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and a nitrogen atom and having 5–9 carbon atoms, of formula (II) R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, a hydroxy group, a C1-4 alkoxy group or a halogen atom; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group or a halogen atom.

Abstract: Substituted 3,4-dihydropyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines of formula I and processes for the production thereof Also disclosed are substance libraries and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound, and methods of treatment for pain, urinary incontinence, pruritus, tinnitus and/or diarrhoea using the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substituted-pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, n, p and q are as described herein. The invention relates also to a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a neurodegenerative disease caused by abnormal activity of GSK3?, such as Alzheimer disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof wherein X represents two hydrogen atoms, a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom or a C1-2 alkyl group and a hydrogen atom; Y represents a bond, an ethenylene group, an ethynylene group an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfonyl group, a sulfoxide group, a carbonyl group, a hydroxyiminomethylene group, a dioxolan group, a nitrogen atom being optionally substituted; or a methylene group optionally substituted; or a methylene group optionally substituted; R1 represents a 2, 3 or 4-pyridine ring optionally substituted; R2 may represent a C1-6 alkyl group optionally; a C3-6 cycloalkyl group, a C1-4 alkythio group, a C1-4 alkoxy group, a C1-2 perhalogenated alkyl group, a C1-3 halogenated alkyl group, a phenylthio group, a benzyl group, a benzene ring, an indan ring, a 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene ring, a naphthalene ring, a pyridine ring, a pyrrole ring, a thiophene ring, a furan ring or an imidazole ring; R3 and R4 represent, eac

Abstract: Sustained-release microparticle composition. The microparticle composition can be formulated to provide multi-phasic release. In one aspect, the composition includes microparticles having more than one rate of release. In another aspect, the composition includes microparticles that exhibit diffusional release and microparticles that exhibit biodegradation release.

Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-?]pyrimidinones and pyrimido[1,2-?]pyrimidinones useful for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, caused by abnormal GSK3? activity.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a pharmaceutically effective amount of reboxetine; and selected from the group consisting of clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone and mixtures thereof (b) a pharmaceutically effective amount of one or more neuroleptic agents or a pharmaceutically effective salt thereof is provided.

Abstract: Heterocyclic are provided which are sodium/proton exchange (NHE) inhibitors which have the structure wherein n is 1 to 5; X is N or C—R5 wherein R5 is H, halo, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; Z is a heteroaryl gorup, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein, and where X is N. R1 is preferably aryl or heteroaryl, and are useful as antianginal and cardioprotective agents. In addition, a method is provided for preventing or treating angina pectoris, cardiac dysfunction, myocardial necrosis, and arrhythmia employing the above heterocyclic derivatives.

Abstract: Novel pyridopyrimidine derivatives which have a binding affinity for the human 5-HT6 receptor and, therefore, are useful in treating disorders responsive to antagonism of the 5-HT6 receptor such as psychosis, schizophrenia, manic depression, depression, neurological disorder, memory disorder, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's chorea.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1-R6 and K have any of the values defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that are useful as antibacterial agents. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula I, processes for preparing compounds of Formula I, and intermediates useful for preparing compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Salts of risperidone are provided including solid state salts and water soluble salts. The salts are useful in making pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Monohydrochloride salts of risperidone have been found to have useful properties. A preferred form is crystalline risperidone monohydrochloride hemipentahydrate. The monohydrochloride salts can be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods such as for use in treating psychotic disorders.

Abstract: Methods and compositions utilizing compounds represented by Formula III, 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the preparation of the EPCRS form of Risperidone. The present invention also embodies a process for the preparation of EPCRS crystalline form of Risperidone which comprises, heating the Risperidone in an organic solvent(s) followed by subsequent cooling and isolation to get desired polymorph of Risperidone (Formula I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method of treatment for persons meeting diagnoses for major depressive disorder, or other unipolar (non-bipolar, non-psychotic and non-treatment resistant) depression. The method comprises administering a combination of two categories of drugs, antipsychotics or dopamine system stabilizers, in combination with a newer antidepressant such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, as initial treatment or as soon as possible. The method targets the prevention of suicide, and provides other benefits including preventing disease progression development of tolerance toward the antidepressants. Another aspect of the invention relates to using the method for alleviating cognitive distortion and related functional impairment or health risks, and/or using the method for smoking cessation or nicotine withdrawal.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided a pharmaceutical combination useful for the treatment of cancer comprising at least one active compound of formula (I): and at least one further therapeutic agent chosen from a nucleoside analogue and/or a chemotherapeutic agents; and, a method of treating a patient having cancer comprising at least one active compound of formula (I), as defined above, and at least one further therapeutic agent chosen from a nucleoside analogue and/or a chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of cyamemazine and an atypical neuroleptic, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to the use thereof in the treatment of schizophrenia, and in particular of acute episodes of schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention is related to crystalline forms of ziprasidone and its hydrochloride salt and an amorphous form of ziprasidone hydrochloride and the process for the preparation thereof. The crystalline forms and amorphous form of the invention are suitable for pharmaceutical purposes in the treatment of psychosis. The processes of the invention are simple, non-hazardous and commercially suitable.

Abstract: A liquid phase conjugate formed of a bioactive agent such as a drug compound, e.g. ziprasidone, and a liquid polymer of requisite functionality is disclosed.

Abstract: Aqueous solubility of drugs including insoluble or poorly soluble drugs such as ziprasidone is improved using a functional polymer to form an ionic conjugate with said drug.

Abstract: An injectable depot formulation that is viscous, or becomes viscous in situ, comprising a solubilized aryl-heterocyclic pharmaceutical compound, such as ziprasidone, is provided.

Abstract: This invention provides a quinolone derivative having potent antibacterial activity against various bacteria including drug-resistant strains which is a compound of the following formula wherein R1 is an optionally substituted aromatic group, a salt of the same or a hydrate of both.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel antipsychotic therapies and compositions useful therein and provides methods for identifying new candidate molecules for the treatment of psychosis based on the proportional binding affinities for &agr;2 adrenergic and D2 dopamine receptors.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a group selected from alkyl, alkoxy, polyhaloalkyl, hydroxy, cyano, nitro and amino,  or R1 with R2, R2 with R3, or R3 with R4, together with the carbon atoms carrying them, form an optionally substituted benzene ring or an optionally substituted heteroaromatic ring, X represents an oxygen atom or a methylene group, A represents an alkylene chain,  represents an optionally substituted, unsaturated, nitrogen-containing heterocycle and R5 represents an alkyl group, its enantiomers and diastereoisomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, a medicinal products containing the same are useful as a double &agr;2/5-HT2c antagonist.

Abstract: The formation of risperidone is enhanced by the use of enriched Z-isomer oxime intermediate(s) of formula (3) or (7).

Abstract: Dosage forms and methods for providing a substantially ascending rate of release of paliperidone are provided. The sustained release dosage forms provide therapeutically effective average steady-state plasma paliperidone concentrations when administered once per day. This once-a-day dosing regimen results in only one peak plasma paliperidone concentration occurrence in each 24 hour period. In addition, the peak plasma paliperidone concentration occurs at a later time following dose administration and exhibits a lesser magnitude than the peak plasma paliperidone concentration that occurs following administration of paliperidone in an immediate-release dosage form.

Abstract: This invention relates to use of the combined action of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist and a monoaminergic substance for the treatment of affective disorders, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these substances and chemical substances for use according to the invention.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula: 1