Abstract: Leave-on non-solid skin conditioning compositions containing 12-[(12-hydroxyoctadecanoyl)oxy]octadecanoic acid. 12[(12-hydroxyoctadecanoyl)oxy]octadecanoic acid can be easily incorporated in combination with lipophilic carriers that are liquid at room temperature. Compositions are able to deliver increased energy production by human fibroblasts. Preferred compositions also contain 12-hydroxy stearic acid and thus are able to deliver a wide range of skin benefits.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rapidly disintegrating solid oral dosage form of a poorly soluble active ingredient and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble or water-dispersible excipient, wherein the poorly soluble active ingredient particles have an average diameter, prior to inclusion in the dosage form, of less than about 2000 nm. The dosage form of the invention has the advantage of combining rapid presentation and rapid dissolution of the active ingredient in the oral cavity.

Abstract: Provided is a solid preparation comprising (i) a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof, (ii) a sugar alcohol, and (iii) a calcium antagonist, which is superior in the dissolution property and stability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-layer tablet comprising: an effervescent layer comprising hydrochlorothiazide or amlodipine or its salt as an active ingredient, a carbonate salt, and an organic acid; and a telmisartan-containing layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of organic compounds, a pharmaceutical composition and a kit of parts comprising said combination of organic compounds and to a method of treatment or prevention of certain conditions or diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the stable pharmaceutical composition comprising valsartan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof with mannitol as a filler and povidone as binder. The present invention also relate to the valsartan or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with hydrochlorothiazide or amlodipine or both; and optionally one or more additional excipients.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nicotinamide, nicotinamide derivatives and prostaglandin mimetics, alone or in combination with an NSAID, and their use in treating pain, inflammation, and/or gastrointestinal toxicty,

Abstract: A pH dependent drug delivery system comprising a pH sensitive graft copolymer, a therapeutically active agent and other pharmaceutically acceptable ingredients. More specifically, a composition which is capable of suppressing the drug release in the acidic pH prevalent in the stomach and releasing the drug over an extended period of time at pH prevalent in the intestinal region.

Abstract: A device for drug delivery to an orifice of a subject, comprising a shell which is elastically stressed by an active pharmaceutical ingredient, said shell containing and being substantially impermeable to said active pharmaceutical ingredient, wherein said shell has at least one hole sized for in-vivo release of said active pharmaceutical ingredient as a result of elastic stressing.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations useful in treating hair disorders, improving the health of hair, increasing hair growth, and in increasing the niacin content of hair follicles. Nicotinic acid alkyl esters having a straight chain alkyl group of from 1 to 22 methylene units, preferably from 6 to 16 methylene units, and most preferably from 8 to 14 methyl units, may be used, alone or in combinations for treating these conditions.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising clevidipine and an antimicrobial agent exhibit a reduced propensity for microbial growth and provide increased convenience to health care workers administering clevidipine-containing formulations to patients.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted 6-phenylnicotinic acid derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, preferably for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders, in particular dyslipidaemias, arteriosclerosis and heart failure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the recognition that inhibition of the base excision repair pathway is selectively lethal in cells which are deficient in HR dependent DNA DSB repair. Methods and means relating to the treatment of cancers which are deficient in HR dependent DNA DSB repair using inhibitors which target base excision repair components, such as PARP, is provided herein.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising niacin in a matrix comprising a hydrophobic polymer that modifies release of niacin.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical tablet containing olmesartan medoxomil and amlodipine besylate, which has improved dissolvability. Said composition contains (A) olmesartan medoxomil and (B) amlodipine besylate as active ingredients and (C) a calcium-containing additive. A method of improving the dissolution properties of a pharmaceutical composition containing olmesartan medoxomil and amlodipine besylate by using said composition is also provided.

Abstract: A preparation which can improve the dissolution property of a poorly water soluble drug even when the drug is contained in the preparation at a high content is provided. When an addition amount of nicotinic acid amide and/or urea is 0.1 to 10% by weight in a solid preparation containing a poorly water soluble drug, and a water-soluble polymer, even a poorly water soluble drug, particularly a drug having a high content can be dissolved out from the preparation by an almost all amount.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable orally disintegrating coated tablet containing a drug, wherein the tablet is coated with a coating layer containing a water-soluble substance and a polyvinyl alcohol resin of not less than 5% by weight based on the weight of the coating layer, the water-soluble substance dissolving in an amount of 1 g or more in less than 10 mL of water at 20° C., having a hydroxyl group(s) in its molecule, and having a molecular weight of not more than 200 per a unit hydroxyl group. There is provided a stable orally disintegrating coated tablet which does not cause a crack in the coating layer even when the orally disintegrating tablet has been swollen by moisture absorption under high humidity, while ensuring rapid disintegration properties in an oral cavity. In the case of an orally disintegrating tablet containing a light-unstable drug, degradation of the drug can be suppressed by blending a light shading agent in the coating layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having the formula: wherein the variables are as defined herein. The invention further relates to methods of making and using these compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprise the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving the pharmacokinetics of protease inhibitors and protease inhibitor precursors and pharmaceutical composition comprising protease inhibitors or protease inhibitor precursors of formula I and a cytochrome P450 monooxigenase inhibitor; when the compound of formula I comprises an amino group, pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein R1 may be, for example, (HO)2P(O)—, (NaO)2P(O)—, alkyl-CO— or cycloalkyl-CO—, wherein X may be, for example, F, Cl, and Br, and wherein R2 and R3 are as defined herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating addiction using a composition containing quercetin. Preferably, it also contains vitamin B3, and vitamin C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a triglyceride-lowering agent, exhibiting excellent triglyceride-lowering effect and a hyperinsulinemia-ameliorating agent. The triglyceride-lowering agent and hyperinsulinemia-ameliorating agent are characterized by containing a pitavastatin compound, and amlodipine or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods of using cis-epoxyeicosantrienoic acids (“EETs”), inhibitors of soluble epoxide hydrolase (“sEH”), or a combination of an EET and an inhibitor of sEH, to reduce or prevent niacin-induced cutaneous vasodilation (“flushing”) in subjects suffering from this undesirable side effect of receiving therapeutic amounts of niacin.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which is a vanishing cream structured with 0.5 to 50% by weight of C12-C20 fatty acid, 0.1 to 20% by weight of C12-C20 fatty acid salt and hydrophilic composite particles with organic sunscreen agent. The hydrophilic composite particles are formed as a composite of sunscreen agent and a binder in a relative weight ratio of about 5:1 to about 1:10. The composition exhibits relatively high SPF photoprotection while maintaining excellent skinfeel aesthetics.

Abstract: A levamlodipine compound pharmaceutical composition is provided, which contains levamlodipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and chlorthalidone. In the present invention, levamlodipine and chlorthalidone are administrated in combination for treating hypertension, a high synergistic antihypertensive effect is achieved, and the edema side effect due to sodium and water retention caused when levamlodipine is administrated alone is mitigated. In addition, levamlodipine increases insulin sensitivity of an organism, and resists the side effect of increase in blood glucose level caused by chlorthalidone. The pharmaceutical composition of levamlodipine and chlorthalidone overcomes the disadvantage that levamlodipine takes effects slowly in hypertension repression.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods related to forms of niacin with enhanced in-vivo absorption and bioavailability. Such enhanced delivery of niacin in the presence of food may be achieved by size reduction of crystalline niacin, use of amorphous forms of niacin, and/or pH modulation in the presence on organic acids.

Abstract: A solid preparation 1 comprises a drug-containing unit 2 containing a cationic drug, and a gel-forming layer 4, containing an anionic polymer, for covering the drug-containing unit 2 and forming a gel with absorbing water, and optionally an intermediate layer 3 interposed between the drug-containing unit 2 and the gel-forming layer 4. The solid preparation 1 improves the elution property of the drug by incorporating an acidic component (such as tartaric acid or citric acid) into the intermediate layer 2 and/or the intermediate layer 3. The gel-forming layer 4 may comprise a carboxyvinyl polymer and a polyvalent metal compound. The gel-forming layer 4 may be covered with a surface layer (anti-adhesive layer) 5.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds derived from betulin, and to the use thereof in plant pest control, particularly as antifeedants for butterfly larvae, beetles and snails. Further, the invention relates to novel betulin derivatives and methods for the production thereof either directly from betulin, or via intermediates derived therefrom.

Abstract: Methods for treating hyperlipidemia with intermediate release nicotinic acid formulations having unique biopharmaceutical characteristics, without causing drug-induced hepatotoxicity to a level which would require discontinuation of the therapy, whereby a majority of the nicotinic acid is release and metabolized in the individual within about 5 to about 9 hours. The present methods of treatment also contemplate administering the intermediate release nicotinic acid formulations composition according to a titrated dosage regimen to reduce flushing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising an active ingredient combination of nifedipine or nisoldipine and at least one angiotensin II antagonist and/or at least one diuretic, characterized in that nifedipine or nisoldipine is released in the body in a controlled (modified) manner and the angiotensin II antagonist and/or the diuretic is released rapidly (immediate release (IR)), and also to processes for their preparation, to their use as medicaments and to their use for the prophylaxis, secondary prophylaxis or treatment of disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semisolid transdermal pharmaceutical preparation having enhanced stability and bioavailability, wherein the particles are coated by a volatile silicon oil component and the thus obtained suspension is dispersed in a gel or cream base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to taurine or taurine-like substances for the prevention and treatment of a disease associated with retinal ganglion cell degeneration. More particularly the invention relates to a substance selected from the group consisting of taurine, a taurine precursor, a taurine metabolite, a taurine derivative, a taurine analog and a substance required for the taurine biosynthesis for the prevention and treatment of a disease associated with retinal ganglion cell degeneration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing solid pharmaceutical compositions comprising fine particles of at least one active substance, dispersed on and (or) within a divided solid. This method is characterized in that a solution is formed which comprises at least one active substance in a fluid at supercritical pressure, said solution then being expanded in a chamber under temperature and pressure conditions for which a part of said fluid is in the liquid state at the time of the expansion, said fluid thus expanded being brought into contact with a divided solid in said chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing formulations of sparingly water-soluble substances, said sparingly soluble substances being present in amorphous embedded form in a copolymer, and said copolymer being obtained by free-radically initiated polymerization of a mixture of i) 30 to 80% by weight of N-vinyllactam, ii) 10 to 50% by weight of vinyl acetate, and iii) 10 to 50% by weight of a polyether, with the proviso that the sum of components i), ii) and iii) equals 100% by weight, which comprises embedding the sparingly soluble substance into the copolymer at temperatures above the melting point of the sparingly soluble substances.

Abstract: New compounds of 2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic acid ester type having general formula I wherein R is a lower alkyl group, which is methyl or ethyl R1 and R2 is sodium carboxylate-methyl ester, having synergistic cytotoxic effect combined with 5-fluorouracil.

Abstract: A salt or cocrystal of 3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl)-phenol (component a) and at least one acid component (b1) or at least one acid component (b2), wherein the salt or cocrystal of component (a) and component (b2) is present in crystalline and/or amorphous form, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said salt or cocrystal, and a method of treating pain in a subject in need thereof by administering an effective amount of said salt or cocrystal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of organic compounds, a pharmaceutical composition and a kit of parts comprising said combination of organic compounds and to a method of treatment or prevention of certain conditions or diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides heterocyclic derivatives that modulate the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. Methods of using such derivatives to modulate the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition having a double-shell type nano-structure. More particularly, the nano-structure of the cosmetic composition includes: a water-soluble bioactive ingredient core; a core shell containing poly(ethyleneglycol)-poly(caprolactone)-poly(ethyleneglycol) (PE-PCL-PEG) triblock copolymer in order to include the bioactive ingredient core therein; and an outer shell containing phospholipids or derivatives thereof in order to enclose the core shell therein. Such a cosmetic composition improves stability of active components which are prone to oxidation, light degradation, heat degradation, etc., is formed in a nanoparticle size which in turn shows high transdermal absorption and is very useful to prepare a cosmetic composition stably encapsulating various bioactive ingredients with anti-wrinkle effects, whitening effects, and so forth.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and conditions associated therewith, such as CHD, ischemic stroke, restenosis after angioplasty, peripheral vascular disease, intermittent claudication, myocardial infarction (e.g. necrosis and apoptosis), dyslipidemia and post-prandial lipemia. The methods include administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), wherein R is substituted adamantly; and N is 0 to 3; in free form or in acid addition salt form, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: An osmotic pump in form of controlled release tablet and the preparation thereof are disclosed Said tablet includes a double-layer tablet core consisted of a drug layer (1) and a push layer (2), a controlled release layer (4) outside the core, an orifice (5) in the controlled release layer (4) and a lubricant layer(3) between the core and the controlled release layer (4). The material of lubricant layer (3) is selected from high-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose or low viscosity hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose. Said method comprises the steps of preparing the double-layer core, coating the core with the lubricant layer (3), coating the controlled release layer (4) outside the lubricant layer (3), then, opening an orifice (5) in the controlled release layer (4) adjacent to the drug layer (1), and obtaining the desired tablets.

Abstract: Processes for the purification of lercanidipine hydrochloride are provided which uses a binary system of an alcohol-containing solvent such as methanol and an aliphatic ester-containing solvent such as isopropyl acetate. Processes for the preparation of substantially amorphous lercanidipine hydrochloride are also provided. Also provided is lercanidipine hydrochloride substantially in polymorph form V.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds. These compounds can be useful in inhibiting the activity of GGTase I. The compounds can also be used as anti-cancer therapeutics including as part of methods for treating cancer, in assays, and in kits.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement for enhancing sleep and lucid dreaming in humans. It contains a combination of ingredients in proportions calculated to enhance lucid dreaming. The primary ingredients are Calea ternifolia, L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP), and Vinpocetine. In addition, the nutritional supplement may include the secondary ingredient Melatonin and the tertiary ingredients Wild Lettuce Extract, Mugwort Extract, Dimethylaminoethanol Powder (DMAE), Passionflower Extract and Green Tea Extract. Further, various Vitamins may be added such as certain B vitamins, D and C, as well as Zinc, Magnesium and Calcium. The selection and amounts of the ingredients of the nutritional supplement promotes sleep and lucid dreaming in people who have taken the nutritional supplement prior to going to sleep.

Abstract: The present invention describes a novel retinoid-responsive nucleic acid, and a novel protein. Further, the invention describes the use of such a nucleic acid or protein in various diseases, and for the treatment, the diagnosis and prognosis of various diseases, and also for a method for the prognosis of responsiveness to retinoids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled release pharmaceutical or food formulation comprising at least one active pharmaceutical or food ingredient dispersed in a mixture of a glycogen with a polysaccharide, and the process for its preparation. The invention also relates to a slow release system represented by a mixture of a glycogen with a polysaccharide, and its use for the preparation of slow release pharmaceutical or food formulations.

Abstract: A composition, use of and a method of removing a hyperplastic skin lesion on a mammal comprising administering to the lesion or locus thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a blocker selected from the group consisting of a calcium channel blocker, a metabolite thereof, a calmodulin blocker and a metabolite thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel combinations of fatty acid derivatives and pyridine carboxy derivatives, including fatty acid esters with glycerol and 3-carboxy pyridine derivatives such as niacinamide. Such combinations have surprisingly shown antiviral and anti-microbial activity and the use for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and infections is disclosed herein.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition of levamlodipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a ? receptor blocking agent, and a use thereof are provided. An active ingredient of the pharmaceutical composition contains levamlodipine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a ? receptor blocking agent, in which the ? receptor blocking agent is one selected from nebivolol, bisoprolol, betaxolol, celiprolol, and nadolol. A use of the pharmaceutical composition in preparation of a medicine for treating hypertension is further provided. The pharmaceutical composition of the prevent invention has the advantages that the therapeutic effect is obvious, and the administration is convenient.

Abstract: An orally administered antihyperlipidemia composition according to the present invention includes from about 250 to about 3000 parts by weight of nicotinic acid, and from about 5 to about 50 parts by weight of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Also, a method of treating hyperlipidemia in a hyperlipidemic having a substantially periodic physiological loss of consciousness, includes the steps of forming a composition having an effective antihyperlipidemic amount of nicotinic acid and a time release sustaining amount of a swelling agent. The method also includes the step of orally administering the composition to the hyperlipidemic once per day “nocturnally,” that is in the evening or at night.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the recognition that inhibition of the base excision repair pathway is selectively lethal in cells which are deficient in HR dependent DNA DSB repair. Methods and means relating to the treatment of cancers which are deficient in HR dependent DNA DSB repair using inhibitors which target base excision repair components, such as PARP, is provided herein.