Additional Ring Containing Patents (Class 514/317)
  • Publication number: 20140044774
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the transdermal delivery of various compounds. In some aspects, transdermal delivery may be facilitated by the use of a hostile biophysical environment. One set of embodiments provides a composition for topical delivery comprising an H1 antihistamine and/or a salt thereof, and optionally, a hostile biophysical environment and/or a nitric oxide donor. In some cases, the composition may be stabilized using a combination of a stabilization polymer (such as xanthan gum, KELTROL® BT and/or KELTROL® RD), propylene glycol, and a polysorbate surfactant such as Polysorbate 20, which combination unexpectedly provides temperature stability to the composition, e.g., at elevated temperatures such as at least 40° C. (at least about 104° F.), as compared to compositions lacking one or more of these.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Strategic Science & Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Eric T. Fossel
  • Publication number: 20140045892
    Abstract: The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Lori Jean Patterson, Robert S. Chao, Miroslav Rapta
  • Patent number: 8648198
    Abstract: Described herein are enhanced N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their methods of use and treatment, e.g., of Formula (I): wherein one or more of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, or the ring formed by the joining of R1 and R2, is a hydrophobic moiety which confers enhanced antagonist activity as compared to existing NMDA receptor antagonists, e.g., ifenprodil. Compounds described herein are designed based on the discovery that ifenprodil binds within the allosteric domain of the GluN1/GluN2B NMDA receptor, particularly at the interface between GluN1 and GluN2B subunits. In silico methods are further described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Inventors: Hiro Furukawa, Erkan Karakas
  • Publication number: 20140037728
    Abstract: The invention relates to dosage forms that provide prolonged therapy. In particular, the invention relates to dosage forms including various pluralities of drug-containing resin particles. The invention also relates to methods of making these dosage forms and methods of treating using these dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP
    Inventors: Mark Tengler, Russell McMahen
  • Publication number: 20140038823
    Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a N-cyclopropyl-N-[substituted-benzyl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide or thiocarboxamide derivative and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively or eradicatively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Peter Dahmen, Philippe Desbordes, Christophe Dubost, Stephanie Gary, Frank Goehlich, Hendrik Helmke, Thomas Seitz, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann, Ingo Wetcholowsky
  • Publication number: 20140038927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of neurological disorders related to glutamate excitotoxicity and Amyloid ? toxicity. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel combinatorial therapies of Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's disease related disorders, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, neuropathic pain, alcoholic neuropathy, alcoholism or alcohol withdrawal, or spinal cord injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: PHARNEXT
    Inventors: DANIEL COHEN, ILYA CHUMAKOV, SERGUEI NABIROCHKIN, EMMANUEL VIAL, MICKAËL GUEDJ
  • Patent number: 8642808
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of chemokine receptors. The compounds are generally aryl sulfonamide derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of chemokine receptor-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of chemokine antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Solomon Ungashe, Zheng Wei, John J. Wright, Andrew Pennell, Brett Permack, Thomas Schall
  • Publication number: 20140030348
    Abstract: The invention relates to dosage forms that provide prolonged therapy. In particular, the invention relates to dosage forms including various pluralities of drug-containing resin particles. The invention also relates to methods of making these dosage forms and methods of treating using these dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: NEOS THERAPEUTICS, LP
    Inventors: Mark Tengler, Russell McMahen
  • Patent number: 8637087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-psychoactive derivatives of tetrahydrocannabinol, which are useful in treating interstitial cystitis and relieving symptoms thereof. The invention uses (6aR,10aR)-?8-tetrahydrocannabinol-11-oic acids (hereinafter referred to as (6aR,10aR)-?8-THC-11-oic acid), as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the (6aR,10aR)-?8-THC-11-oic acids, for treatment of interstitial cystitis in a mammal. The invention further covers methods of formulating and administering the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions as therapeutic agents in the treatment of interstitial cystitis, with particularly preferred administration routes being oral and via intravesicular instillation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: JB Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Bobby W. Sandage, Jr., Glenn L. Cooper
  • Patent number: 8637496
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds having a monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG) synthase inhibitory activity as herbicide or algaecide, and to herbicide and algaecide compositions containing at least one of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
    Inventors: Anne-Laure Bonneau, Cyrille Botte, Michael Deligny, Nadia Saidani, Hélène Hardre, Bernard Rousseau, Roman Lopez, Eric Marechal
  • Patent number: 8637058
    Abstract: Composition for controlling phytopathogens comprising compound of the formula: wherein: R1 represents H, or a CO—R? acyl group; R2, the same or different when n is equal to 2, is a halogen, optionally selected from fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine; a C1-C9 alkyl group; a C1-C9 haloalkyl group; a C1-C9 alkoxyl group; a C1-C9 haloalkoxyl group; a C1-C9 thioalkyl group; a C1-C9 halothioalkyl group; a C3-C9 cycloalkyl group; a C2-C10 carboalkoxyl group; a cyano group; a hydroxyl group; R? represents a hydrogen; a C1-C9 alkyl group; a C1-C9 haloalkyl group; a C1-C9 alkoxyl group; a C1-C9 haloalkoxyl group; a C2-C10 carboalkoxyl group; a phenyl group; n is a number ranging from 0 to 2; X represents an oxygen atom, a nitrogen or sulfur atom in combination with a fungicide; method for controlling phytopathogens with compound of formula (1) with or without another fungicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Isagro S.p.A.
    Inventors: Lucio Filippini, Marilena Gusmeroli, Alexia Elmini, Carlo Garavaglia, Luigi Mirenna
  • Patent number: 8637544
    Abstract: The invention provides an agent for promoting ocular tissue neuritogenesis, containing N-(1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)-4-fluorobenzamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an agent for promoting corneal neuritogenesis and retinal neuritogenesis, containing N-(1-acetylpiperidin-4-yl)-4-fluorobenzamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The corneal neuritogenesis promoter can be used for the improvement of corneal sensitivity, treatment of dry eye, or treatment of a corneal epithelial disorder. The retinal neuritogenesis promoter can be used for the improvement of a visual dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Chiho Yabuta, Fumiko Yano, Mitsuyoshi Azuma
  • Publication number: 20140024532
    Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula I wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl and X is chloro, fluoro or bromo; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially rust diseases on soybean plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Hans Tobler, Harald Walter, Ulrich Johannes Haas
  • Patent number: 8633195
    Abstract: This invention offers an effective method of inhibiting the expression of apolipoprotein E by mammalian cells. Apolipoprotein E is a protein that plays a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's Disease in humans. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a triarylmethyl amine compound having the general formula: wherein the R1 group may comprise acyclic amines and aliphatic amines. The R2 group may comprise one of three aryl varieties: aryl, substituted aryl, or heterocycle. Triarylamine compounds inhibit apolipoprotein E expression in mammalian cells. In one aspect of the invention the mammalian cells may be human cells, and more specifically may be human brain cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignees: Fresno California State University, Fullerton California State University
    Inventors: Santanu Maitra, Nilay Patel
  • Patent number: 8633221
    Abstract: A method of enhancing the activity of lysosomal ?-Galactosidase A (?-Gal A) in mammalian cells and for treatment of Fabry disease by administration of 1-deoxy-galactonojirimycin and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University
    Inventors: Jian-Qiang Fan, Satoshi Ishii
  • Publication number: 20140017346
    Abstract: Disclosed is a gelatin-free soft caramel including a soft caramel base mass that contains at least one polysaccharide hydrocolloid as texturing agent, a crystalline sweetener phase formed by isomaltulose, and a noncrystalline sweetener phase, wherein the caramel is gelatin-free. It can be made by providing a noncrystalline sweetener phase by dissolving at least one soluble sweetener in water, adding polysaccharide hydrocolloid, fat component, emulsifier and a part of the total amount of the isomaltulose to the noncrystalline sweetener phase, steam heating the mixture to a temperature of at least 100° C., adding the remaining isomaltulose to the heated mixture while stirring, incorporating air into the mixture and cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Sudzucker Aktiengesellschaft Mannheim/Ochsenfurt
    Inventors: Jorg Bernard, Kowalczyk Jorg
  • Publication number: 20140018371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof, that are useful as a single agent or in combination with one or more pharmaceutical agents, such as, an inhibitor of DPP-IV, a biguanide, or an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, in the treatment of, for example, a disorder selected from: a GPR119-receptor-related disorder; a condition ameliorated by increasing a blood incretin level; a metabolic-related disorder; type 2 diabetes; obesity; and complications related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Jones, Sangdon Han, Juerg Lehmann, Lars Thoresen
  • Publication number: 20140018341
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting phosphorylation of the tau protein and/or a TLR4-mediated immune response is disclosed. The method contemplates administering to cells in recognized need thereof such as cells of the central nervous system an effective amount of a of a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof that binds to a pentapeptide of filamin A (FLNA) of SEQ ID NO: 1, and contains at least four of the six pharmacophores of FIGS. 35-40.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Hoau-Yan Wang, Lindsay Burns Barbier
  • Publication number: 20140011842
    Abstract: Controlled release oral dosage forms suitable for administration of methylphenidate are provided. Abuse-resistant controlled release oral dosage forms suitable for administration of methylphenidate are also provided. Methods of treating ADD and ADHD using the oral dosage forms are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Jan J. Scicinski, William W. van Osdol, Huey-Ching Su, Michael H. Arenberg, Jaymin Shah
  • Patent number: 8623859
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R3 and X, X1, X2, X3 have the meaning as cited in the description and the claims. Said compounds are useful as Bradykinin B1 antagonists. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, the preparation of such compounds as well as the production and use as medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Evotec AG
    Inventors: James Madden, David James Hallett, Alastair Parkes, Ali Raoof, Xiaolu Wang
  • Publication number: 20140005196
    Abstract: This invention offers an effective method of inhibiting the expression of apolipoprotein E by mammalian cells. Apolipoprotein E is a protein that plays a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's Disease in humans. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a triarylmethyl amine compound having the general formula: wherein the R1 group may comprise acyclic amines and aliphatic amines. The R2 group may comprise one of three aryl varieties: aryl, substituted aryl, or heterocycle. Triarylamine compounds inhibit apolipoprotein E expression in mammalian cells. In one aspect of the invention the mammalian cells may be human cells, and more specifically may be human brain cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: California State University Fullerton, California State University Fresno
    Inventors: Santanu Maitra, Nilay Patel
  • Publication number: 20140004160
    Abstract: An oral methylphenidate powder which is reconstitutable into a final oral aqueous sustained release formulation containing at least about 50%, or at least about 80% by weight water based on the total weight of the suspension, is provided. The powder is a blend containing a combination of an uncoated methylphenidate-ion exchange resin complex, a barrier coated methylphenidate-ion exchange resin complex-matrix, and a water soluble buffering agent such that upon formed into an aqueous liquid formulation, the formulation has a pH in the range of about 3.5 to about 5, or about 4 to about 4.5. Following administration of a single dose of the oral aqueous methylphenidate suspension, a therapeutically effective amount of methylphenidate is reached in less than one hour and the composition provides a twelve-hour extended release profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Tris Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Ketan Mehta, Yu-Hsing Tu, Ashok Perumal
  • Patent number: 8618130
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Weiner, Robert E. Davis, Mark R. Brann, Carl-Magnus A. Andersson, Allan K. Uldan
  • Patent number: 8609693
    Abstract: The embodiments provide methods of administering a high dose or a loading dose of a TPO modulator to a subject. The embodiments further provide methods of treating thrombocytopenia and/or neutropenia in a subject. Additionally, the embodiments further provide methods of increasing platelet production and/or enhancing the number of peripheral blood stem cells in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline LLC
    Inventors: Connie L. Erickson-Miller, Julian Jenkins
  • Patent number: 8609731
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted tetrahydronaphthalenes and derivatives thereof, and also to the physiologically compatible salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof, to preparation thereof, to medicaments comprising at least one inventive substituted tetrahydronaphthalene or derivative thereof, and to the use of the inventive substituted tetrahydronaphthalenes and derivatives thereof as medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Lothar Schwink, Siegfried Stengelin, Matthias Gossel, Torsten Haack, Petra Lennig
  • Publication number: 20130331321
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the treatment of chronic heart failure, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to treat said chronic heart failure. The chronic heart failure maybe non-ischaemic or ischaemic. Also disclosed is the use of perhexiline in the manufacture of a medicament to treat chronic heart failure, including chronic heart failure of a non-ischaemic origin and chronic heart failure of an ischaemic origin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: HEART METABOLICS LIMITED
    Inventor: HEART METABOLICS LIMITED
  • Patent number: 8604058
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I: where a, R1, and R3-6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Lori Jean Patterson, Eric L. Stangeland, Sheila Zipfel, Daniel D. Long
  • Patent number: 8603984
    Abstract: This invention provides methods of controlling pain in a canine comprising transdermally administering a composition comprising fentanyl, a penetration enhancer, and a volatile liquid, wherein the composition is a solution. The invention also provides a single unit dose of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Garret Conrad Newbound, Terrence Patrick Clark
  • Patent number: 8604059
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter is directed to certain thioxanthene derivatives and phenothiazine derivatives suitable for use as anti-infective agents, in particular, for the treatment of infectious diseases. The claimed subject matter furthermore relates to compositions including said anti-infective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: BKG Pharma APS
    Inventor: Birgit Kjældgaard Giwercman
  • Publication number: 20130324507
    Abstract: The present invention concerns novel (aza)benzhydryl ether derivatives which exhibit H4-receptor binding activity. The present invention also concerns their process of preparation and their therapeutical uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: BIOPROJET
    Inventors: Isabelle BERREBI-BERTRAND, Xavier BILLOT, Thierry CALMELS, Marc CAPET, Stéphane KRIEF, Olivier LABEEUW, Jeanne-Marie LECOMTE, Nicolas LEVOIN, Xavier LIGNEAU
  • Publication number: 20130324481
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Ramscor, Inc.
    Inventors: Vernon G. Wong, Louis L. Wood
  • Publication number: 20130324575
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and compositions for topical application of methylphenidate comprising methylphenidate in a flexible, finite system wherein the methylphenidate is present in an amount sufficient to achieve substantially zero order kinetics for delivery to the skin or mucosa of a patient in need thereof over a period of time at least 10 hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: NOVEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Juan Mantelle, Terese A. Dixon, David Kanios
  • Patent number: 8598359
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical genus of biaryl substituted heterocycle inhibitors of LTA4H (leukotriene A4 hydrolase) useful for the treatment and prevention and prophylaxis of inflammatory diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Decode Genetics EHF
    Inventors: Vincent Sandanayaka, Jasbir Singh, Mark Gurney, Bjorn Mamat, Peng Yu, Louis Bedell, Lei Zhao, Rama K. Mishra
  • Patent number: 8591939
    Abstract: The present invention provides a Fentanyl-containing percutaneously absorbable adhesive preparation, which is obtained from economic starting materials, has a constitution simpler than that of conventional ones, has sufficient skin permeability, and which permits control of skin permeability by changing the mixing ratio of two kinds of polyisobutylene having different molecular weights, a tackifier and an organic liquid. Specifically, the present invention provides a percutaneously absorbable adhesive preparation comprising a support and an adhesive layer laminated on one surface thereof, wherein the adhesive layer comprises Fentanyl, two kinds of polyisobutylene having different molecular weights, a tackifier and an organic liquid compatible with the aforementioned two kinds of polyisobutylene and the aforementioned tackifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Yuji Saeki, Masato Nishimura, Kensuke Matsuoka, Takateru Muraoka, Yoshifumi Hosaka, Mitsuhiko Hori, Kazuhisa Ninomiya, Hitoshi Akemi, Hidetoshi Kuroda
  • Patent number: 8592453
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: in salt or zwitterionic form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1-6, a-e and Q are as defined in the specification. These compounds are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: YuHua Ji, Craig Husfeld, Christopher Lange, Rick Lee, YongQi Mu
  • Patent number: 8592452
    Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I) wherein ring A is a 5- to 8-membered ring optionally having further substituent(s) other than R6, R7 and R8, R1 is an electron-withdrawing group, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a group bonded via a carbon atom, a group bonded via a nitrogen atom, a group bonded via an oxygen atom or a group bonded via a sulfur atom, R6 is a halogen atom, a group bonded via a carbon atom, a group bonded via a nitrogen atom, a group bonded via an oxygen atom or a group bonded via a sulfur atom, R7 is a cyano group, a nitro group, an acyl group optionally having substituent(s), an optionally esterified or amidated carboxyl group or a hydrocarbon group optionally having substituent(s), or R6 and R7 optionally form, together with the carbon atom bonded thereto, a ring optionally having substituent(s), and R8 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a group bonded via a carbon atom, a group bonded via a nitrogen atom, a group bonded via an oxyg
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Satoshi Yamamoto, Atsushi Hasuoka
  • Patent number: 8592454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula wherein ring A is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle; ring B is an aromatic ring optionally having substituent(s); ring D is an aromatic ring optionally having substituent(s); L is a group represented by the formula R2, R3, R4a and R4b are each independently a hydrogen atom, an optionally halogenated C1-6 alkyl group or an optionally halogenated C3-6 cycloalkyl group, or R2 and R3 are optionally bonded via an alkylene chain or an alkenylene chain, or R4a and R4b are optionally bonded via an alkylene chain or an alkenylene chain; R1 is a hydrogen atom or a substituent; m and n are each independently an integer of 0 to 5; m+n is an integer of 2 to 5; and is a single bond or double bond, or a salt thereof; and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Junya Shirai, Hideyuki Sugiyama, Taku Kamei, Hironobu Maezaki
  • Publication number: 20130310422
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising anesthesia-reversing agents which facilitate or increase the time of awakening or reverse the effects of general anesthesia-induced unconsciousness. In some embodiments, the anesthesia reversing agent can be selected from any or a combination of methylphenidate (MPH), amphetamine, modafinil, amantadine, caffeine, or analogues or derivatives thereof. In some embodiments, compositions comprising at least one or more anesthesia-reversing agents can be used to facilitate awakening from anesthesia without or decreasing occurrence of delirium, and can be used in methods to treat or prevent the symptoms associated with emergence delirium, as well as treat a subject oversedated with general an esthesia. The invention also relates to methods for administering these compositions comprising anesthesia-reversing agents to subjects and for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Emery Neal Brown, Ken Solt, Joseph F. Cotten, Jessica J. Chemali, Frederick M. Debros
  • Patent number: 8580313
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising taste-masked immediate release microcapsules which comprise fexofenadine and a water-insoluble polymer coating. These microcapsules and the pharmaceutical compositions comprising them have suitable drug content and desirable pharmaceutical properties, including a quick dissolution rate of fexofenadine combined with a taste masking effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Aptalis Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Luigi Mapelli, Flavio Fabiani, Luigi Boltri, Paolo Gatti, Mauro Serratoni, Roberto Cassanmagnago
  • Patent number: 8580820
    Abstract: Tubulysine compounds of formula (A) having a high cytotoxicity wherein: B is selected from CH2, CH2—CH2 or CH2—CH2—CH2, D is an aromatic linker, X1 is alkyl or alkenyl, X2 is selected from the X2a, substituted or non substituted, selected from: aryl, heteroaryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycloalkylalkyl, or heteroarylalkyl, X2b: alkylene-O-alkyl, wherein alkylene is C2-C10, X2c: CH2—O-alkyl, X3 is selected from H, or together with X4 forms the group ?O, X4 is selected from H, halogen, OH, SH, alkyl, alkenyl, (OR5)n—OR6, OC(O)R7, NR6R7, or together with X4 forms the group ?O, R5 is an alkylene, n is zero or an integer from 1 to 10, R6 and R7, equal to or different from each other, have the following meanings: z1: H, alkyl, z2 substituted or non substituted: aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl-alkyl, X5 is z2, or has the meaning of z3-alkyl, alkenyl, X6 is selected from NR8R9, OR8, NH—NR8R9, SR8, R10, wherein R
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Kemtech S.r.L.
    Inventors: Matteo Zanda, Monica Sani, Paolo Lazzari
  • Patent number: 8580821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to trans-derivatives of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, and the dotted line are as defined herein and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds of formula I are good inhibitors of the serotonin transporter (SERT inhibitors) and simultaneously, they have good activity on the NK-1 receptor (dual effect). By virtue of their efficacy as SERT inhibitors, the compounds in the present invention are particularly useful for the treatment of CNS disorders and psychotic disorders, in particular in the treatment or prevention of depressive states and/or in the treatment of anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Christophe Grundschober, Patrick Schnider
  • Publication number: 20130295179
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions for use in a method of treating and/or preventing mental and behavioral disorders and/or improving mental health and cognitive functions in a subject, comprising: a) Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and/or the pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives and/or precursors thereof; b) Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and/or the pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives and/or precursors thereof; c) ?-linolenic acid (GLA) and/or the pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives and/or precursors thereof; and at least a psychostimulant compound selected among methylphenidate HCl, atomoxetine, amphetamine, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, dextroamphetamine, sibutramine, methylenedioxymethamphetamine, and/or an anxiolytic compound selected among fluoxatine, sertraline, paroxetine, fluoroxamine, citralopram, venlafaxine, bupropion, nefazodone, and mirtazapine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Christian TERREAUX, Eleonora HOMBERGER, Burkhard KRIWET, Eduardo BARRAGAN PEREZ
  • Patent number: 8574552
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition in the form of a tablet suitable for dissolution in the buccal cavity, said composition comprising i) an effective amount of a narcotic active ingredient, and ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable amine having a pK of about 8 or greater, wherein the molar ratio of amine:active ingredient is at least about 5:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Alpex Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Federico Stroppolo, Shahbaz Ardalan
  • Publication number: 20130287845
    Abstract: Dosage forms and drug delivery devices suitable for administration of pharmaceutical compounds and compositions, including the oral drug administration of compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Su Il Yum, Grant Schoenhard, Arthur J. Tipton, John W. Gibson, John C. Middleton
  • Publication number: 20130289061
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of reducing or preventing the development of aversion to a CNS stimulant in a subject comprising, administering a therapeutic amount of the neurological stimulant and administering an antagonist of the kappa opioid receptor, to thereby reduce or prevent the development of aversion to the CNS stimulant in the subject. Also disclosed is a method of reducing or preventing the development of addiction to a CNS stimulant in a subject, comprising, administering the CNS stimulant and administering a mu opioid receptor antagonist to thereby reduce or prevent the development of addiction to the CNS stimulant in the subject. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a central nervous system stimulant and an opioid receptor antagonist. Examples of central nervous system stimulants (such as methylphenidate) and opioid receptor antagonists (such as naltrexone) are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Pradeep G. Bhide, Jinmin Zhu, Thomas J. Spencer, Joseph Biederman
  • Patent number: 8569336
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I): (Chemical formula should be inserted here as it appears on abstract in paper form) (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which can be useful for the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by MMPs, ADAMs, TACE, aggrecanase, TNF- or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventors: Ling Tong, Brian J. Lavey, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, Seong Heon Kim, Wensheng Yu, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Michael K. C. Wong, Lei Chen, Guowei Zhou, Razia K. Rizvi, Robert Feltz, Aneta Maria Kosinski, De-Yi Yang, Chaoyang Dai, Luke Fire, Vinay Girijavallabhan, Dansu Li, Janeta Popovici-Muller, Judson E. Richard, Kristin E. Rosner, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Liping Yang
  • Patent number: 8569377
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to therapeutic compositions targeting the NCCa-ATP channel of an astrocyte, neuron or capillary endothelial cell and methods of using same. More specifically, antagonists of the NCCa-ATP channel are contemplated. The compositions are used to prevent cell death and to treat secondary damage associated with spinal cord injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignees: The United States of America as Represented by the Department of Veteran Affairs, University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventor: J. Marc Simard
  • Publication number: 20130274246
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating a patient suffering from the metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, or prediabetes, comprising the step of increasing the ratio of dopaminergic neuronal to noradrenergic and/or serotonin neuronal activity within the central nervous system and particularly the hypothalamus of the central nervous system of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Anthony H. Cincotta
  • Publication number: 20130273152
    Abstract: This invention provides an oral pharmaceutical composition comprising a physiologically tolerable shell containing a drug of abuse within an oil comprising physiologically tolerable unsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: AYANDA GROUP AS
    Inventors: Kurt Ingar Draget, Ingvild Johanne Haug, Steinar Johan Engelsen, Tore Seternes
  • Publication number: 20130274280
    Abstract: This invention provides an oral pharmaceutical composition comprising a physiologically tolerable gelled oil-in-water emulsion containing a drug of abuse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: AYANDA GROUP AS
    Inventors: Kurt Ingar Draget, Ingvild Johanne Haug, Steinar Johan Engelsen, Tore Seternes, Magnus N. Hattrem