With An Additional Active Ingredient Patents (Class 514/537)
  • Publication number: 20110112189
    Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to methods for treating nerve entrapment pain; neuroma pain; headache associated with neuralgia; connective tissue pain such as iliotibial band pain, blood vessel pain, tendinopathy pain, medial tibial stress syndrome pain, bursitis, etc.; arthritis pain such as osteoarthritis pain or rheumatoid arthritis pain; pain associated with injury such as fracture, severance, break, sprain, strain, tear, point pain, (e.g., trigger point pain or hit point pain), focal pain, or bruise; or combinations of these pains. Specifically, a method for treating various types of pain includes the application of an analgesic system to a skin surface of a subject experiencing the pain and maintaining the analgesic system on the skin surface for a period of time of at least 30 minutes. The analgesic system applied to the skin surface can include a heating component and a local anesthetic formulation which includes at least one local anesthetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Jie Zhang, Robert Lippert
  • Patent number: 7928141
    Abstract: Taught is a composition for enhancing potency and/or for prolonging the duration of action of an anesthetic comprising dexamethasone, compound vitamin B, metronidazole, berberine, etamsylate, gentamicin, chymotrypsin, methylene blue trihydrate, and 5% sodium bicarbonate aq. When administered with an anesthetic, the composition shortens the onset time of the anesthetic, and prolongs the duration of anesthesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Fuchao Li
  • Patent number: 7893105
    Abstract: (2R)-2-Phenylcarbonyloxypropyl (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoate mesylate and crystalline form thereof, methods of making the same, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using the same to treat diseases or disorders such as Parkinson's disease are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: XenoPort, Inc.
    Inventors: Jia-Ning Xiang, Xuedong Dai, Cindy X. Zhou, Jianhua Li, Mark Q. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20100330032
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating an HCV infection and inhibiting HCV replication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Elbert Chin, Javier de Vicente Fidalgo, Jim Li, Alfred Sui-Ting Lui, Kristen Lynn McCaleb, Ryan Craig Schoenfeld, Francisco Xavier Talamas
  • Publication number: 20100317677
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating a microbial infection. In the present invention, RNase-L activity has been shown to play an integral role in innate immunity and for defense against invading microbes. The present invention is drawn to exploiting the role of RNase-L in innate immunity for methods of treating a microbial infection. The present invention is also drawn to exploiting the role of RNase-L in innate immunity for methods of treating an immune related disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Bret A. Hassel, Alan S. Cross, Xiao-Ling Li, Tae Jin Kang
  • Publication number: 20100317520
    Abstract: A control method against noxious organisms in a field of soybean or corn, which comprises applying one or more PPO-inhibiting compounds selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen and 3-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-2-trifluoromethylbenzimidazol-7-yl)-1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-(1H,3H)pyrimidinedione to soil or weeds in the field where soybean or corn seeds have been sown or where said seeds are to be sown, said seeds being treated with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of neonicotinoid compounds, azole compounds, strobilurin compounds and metalaxyl compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Hajime IKEDA, Atsushi IWATA
  • Publication number: 20100298254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for arresting, protecting and/or preserving an organ which includes administering effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) local anaesthetic to a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a method for arresting, protecting and/or preserving an organ which comprises adding a composition which includes effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) a local anaesthetic to the organ. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition which includes effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) a local anaesthetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Hibernation Therapeutics Limited
    Inventor: Geoffrey Phillip Dobson
  • Publication number: 20100279975
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds and methods useful in detection and therapy of HPV-associated diseases. The invention is based on the elucidation of a mechanism by which replication of HPVs occurs in naturally infected tissues and cells. Moreover it is based on the identification of distinct epigenetic changes of the viral genome in infected cells that allows promotion of the affected cells to precancerous and cancerous cells. The invention therefore provides methods of diagnosing neoplasias and their precursor lesions as well as methods of preventing the development of malignancies or inhibiting tumor growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Magnus Von Knebel Doeberitz, Svetlana Vinokurova
  • Publication number: 20100247453
    Abstract: A composition comprising an antacid, and a local, topical anesthetic. The composition is used to relieve pain or discomfort associated with a sore throat, and therefore, the invention is also directed to a method of alleviating the pain or discomfort associated with a sore throat comprising instructing a human to orally administer the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas L. Jones
  • Patent number: 7799832
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical combinations of retigabine and sodium channel inhibitors for treating pains which are accompanied by an increase in muscle tone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America
    Inventors: Istvan Szelenyi, Kay Brune, Robert Hermann, Mathias Locher
  • Patent number: 7763653
    Abstract: The present invention describes ternary and quaternary eutectic mixtures composed by active local anesthetic substances. These eutectic mixtures possess melting point inferior to 20° C. and consist of homogeneous liquid useful in the preparation o pharmaceutical compositions for topical anesthesia or analgesia of tissues as skin or mucous.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Cristalia Productos Quimicos Farmaceuticos Ltda.
    Inventors: Ogari Pacheco, Elisa Russo, Valter Russo, José Antônio Martins
  • Publication number: 20100119525
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for prolonging longevity using and NPC1L1 antagonist. The present invention also provides a method for reducing weight in an individual who consumes a high-fat diet using an NPC1L1 antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: MOUNT SINAI SCHOOOL OF MEDICINE OF NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Yiannis Ioannou
  • Publication number: 20100092469
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combination of therapeutic compounds and treatment methods and kits using the combination. In particular, one of the combination affects the NCca-ATP channel of neural tissue, including neurons, glia and blood vessels within the nervous system. Exemplary SUR1 and/or TRPM4 antagonists that inhibit the NCca-ATP channel may be employed in the combination. The combination therapy also employs one or more of a non-selective cation channel blocker and/or an antagonist of VEFG, NOS, MMP, or thrombin. Exemplary indications for the combination therapy includes the prevention, diminution, and/or treatment of injured or diseased neural tissue, including astrocytes, neurons and capillary endothelial cells, that is due to ischemia, tissue trauma, brain swelling and increased tissue pressure, or other forms of brain or spinal cord disease or injury, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: J. Marc Simard, Vladimir Gerzanich
  • Publication number: 20100029755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use of octylonium bromide as p-glycoprotein inhibitor to increase cellular uptake of drugs. More particularly, the present invention provides octylonium bromide as a p-glycoprotein inhibitor to increase cellular uptake of drugs such as anticancer drugs by taking octylonium bromide simultaneously with or proceeding drug administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Hesson Chung, Seo-Young Jeong, Ick-Chan Kwon, Yeong-Taek Park, In-Hyun Lee, Soon-Hong Yuk
  • Patent number: 7655687
    Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide an anti-inflammatory analgesic for external use comprising etodolac as NSAID. The anti-inflammatory analgesic for external use is excellent not only in skin permeability but also in penetratability and diffusivity into tissues present in portions deeper than the skin, can act directly on the muscles or joint tissues with inflammation or pain, and is a little irritant to the skin. The anti-inflammatory analgesic for external use of the present invention is characterized by comprising etodolac and a local anesthetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Medrx Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hidetoshi Hamamoto, Masaki Ishibashi, Sueko Matsumura, Keiko Yamasaki
  • Publication number: 20100015249
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide novel antitumor agents which have a high therapeutic index while causing neither serious adverse effects nor drug resistance, both of which are the problems associated with existing antitumor agents. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide novel agents and therapies which are effective for pancreas cancer, for which no effective therapies and chemotherapeutic agents exist at this stage, and are also capable of inhibiting cancer metastasis and cancer filtration. The antitumor agents, more specifically the therapeutic agents for pancreas cancer and the cancer metastasis inhibitors, of the present invention contain as an active ingredient 6?-amidino-2?-naphthyl 4-guanidinobenzoate or a salt thereof or more specifically the mesylate thereof known as nafamostat mesilate (generic name; also referred to as “Futhan,” “FUT,” and “FUT175.”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Takashi Uwagawa
  • Publication number: 20090155349
    Abstract: Methods are described for treating an influenza viral infection or associated diseases, disorders or mechanisms in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a catecholic butane of the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 each independently represents a hydrogen, a lower alkyl, a lower acyl, an alkylene, or —OR1 and —OR2 each independently represents an unsubstituted or substituted amino acid residue or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; R3, R4, R5, R6, R10, R11, R12 and R13 each independently represents a hydrogen, or a lower alkyl; and R7, R8 and R9 each independently represents a hydrogen, —OH, a lower alkoxy, a lower acyloxy, an unsubstituted or substituted amino acid residue or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or any two adjacent groups together may be an alkyene dioxy; with the proviso in certain circumstances that where one of R7, R8 and R9 represents a hydrogen, then —OR1, —OR2 and the oth
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Jonathan Daniel Heller, Scott Matthew Laster, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Neil Frazer
  • Publication number: 20090098213
    Abstract: emollient and methyl salicylate, where said methyl salicylate comprises between 10 and 30 percent by weight of said cream; a skin stimulant comprising menthol crystals and two or more reactants selected from a group of camphor, cinnamomum cassia, diclofenac, eucalyptus, and ginger to cause a hot and cool stimulus on an epidermal surface; a pain reliever comprising two or more agents selected from a group of benzocaine, emu oil, eucalyptus oil, methylsulfonylmethane and glucosamine; and an inflammatory comprising two or more agents selected from a group of artemisia vulgaris, amica Montana flower extract, licorice root extract, oat extract, and thyme oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Huynh D. Tran
  • Patent number: 7510722
    Abstract: An aerosol tiny mist hazer apparatus. The apparatus has an aerosol can that contains about 10% by weight Methyl Anthranilate oil and about 90% by weight of an isobutane and propane propellant mixture. The apparatus has an aerosol valve with a vapor tap at the top and having a fine aerosol nozzle for producing a fine, evenly dispersed and stable haze having particle sizes less than 20 microns (in the form of a breathable haze) for use in maintaining birds flying away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Gary Crawford
  • Publication number: 20080293707
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for protecting against phytopathogens which comprises treating seed with kiralaxyl (methyl N-(phenylacetyl)-N-(2,6-xylyl)-D-alaninate) in combination with at least one further pesticide and furthermore to the corresponding use of kiralaxyl in combination with at least one further pesticide and to corresponding compositions. Also described is special seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Markus Gewehr, Jan Willem Burgers, Ronald Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20080167281
    Abstract: A therapeutic composition and methods for the treatment and prevention of otic disorders in humans and animals comprising an analgesic agent, an anesthetic agent, a combination of an astringent and an anti-infective are disclosed. The composition and method provides for contacting the tympanic membrane without substantially penetrating the tympanic membrane. The composition and method may further comprise polycosanols, a steroidal anti-inflammatory, aloe and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventor: David M. PRESTON
  • Patent number: 7273887
    Abstract: The topical anesthetic formulation of the present invention is typically a solution that preferably includes lidocaine, USP as the active anesthetic ingredient with benzyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol. This invention deals with problems commonly associated with topical application of local anesthetics such as: slow onset of action; need for occlusion; messiness of creams, ointments or gels; and rapid loss of effect due to rapid systemic dispersion. The invention permits enhanced penetration of the anesthetic and thereby allows for a lesser total dosage of pharmaceutically active ingredient. The use of a lesser total dosage also decreases systemic toxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Transdermatech, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Wepfer
  • Patent number: 7261889
    Abstract: Methods of reversing local anesthesia are disclosed. The methods comprise administering a local anesthetic and alpha adrenergic receptor agonist to induce local anesthesia followed by reversing anesthesia with a low dose of an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist. Also disclosed are kits comprising a local anesthetic, an alpha adrenergic receptor agonist and a low dose of an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eckard Weber, Howard I. Katz
  • Patent number: 7202275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thyroid receptor ligands and, more particularly, relates to malonamic acids and derivatives thereof of Formula I, which are useful in the treatment of obesity, overweight condition, hyperlipidemia, glaucoma, cardiac arrhythmias, skin disorders, thyroid disease, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer and related disorders and diseases such as diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, hypercholesteremia, depression, osteoporosis and hair loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Warner Lambert Company LLC
    Inventors: Yuan-Ching P. Chiang, Gary E. Aspnes, Kimberly G. Estep
  • Patent number: 7034015
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of aminobenzophenones derivatives, to pharmaceutical preparations comprising said compounds, to dosage units of such preparations, to methods of treating patients comprising administering said compounds, and to the use of said compounds in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Leo Pharma A/S
    Inventors: Erik Rytter Ottosen, Anne Marie Horneman, Xifu Liang
  • Patent number: 6964782
    Abstract: Disclosed are several preferred embodiments of hydrogen peroxide which are packaged with ease of use and extended shelf-life in mind. The embodiments include foam, mist, gel, and disposable towelette forms of H2O2. Optional ingredients of topical pain relievers and skin protectants are also disclosed, as are their methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Tec Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lee Smith, Steven Dale Smith, Wendy S. Langley, John Mark Christensen, Vernon W. Smith
  • Patent number: 6958146
    Abstract: Various exemplary compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. An exemplary composition includes an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximately 220. An exemplary method includes applying an insecticide comprising a formula weight greater than approximately 220 and applying a compound comprising an insect stimulant and a formula weight less than approximately 220. Exemplary compounds optionally include semiochemicals of insects, plants and/or animals. Other exemplary compounds, compositions and/or methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Bug Buster Ltd.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Askham, Charles F. Dunham, Leonard D. Felix, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6921539
    Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic antimicrobial compositions and methods for their use based on natural organic phenolic compounds combined with pharmacological agents. The antimicrobial activities of each carvacrol and thymol are believed to be enhanced, while the pharmacological properties of procaine and related compounds are added to provide their unique properties to facilitate usefulness and effectiveness in humans. The therapeutic compositions are active against bacterial, fungal, and protozoan infections. The forms of the invention are intended to treat various internal infections through parenteral, subcutaneous, intradermal, intravenous, and intramuscular injections. They are also intended as useful agents to treat microbial infections that have become resistant to conventional anitibiotics as well as secondary opportunistic infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Inventor: Dusan Ninkov
  • Patent number: 6900203
    Abstract: (R)-6F-phenylephrine, essentially free of (S)-6F-phenylephrine, and an anesthetic formulation comprising (R)-6F-epinephrin or (R)-6F-phenylephrine and having improved stability compared to formulations containing their non-fluorinated analog, are disclosed. Further disclosed is a method of providing vasoconstriction in a mammal by administering the anesthetic formulation. The anesthetic composition can include an anesthetic, an (R)-chiral compound having the structure: wherein R1, R2, and R4 are independently selected from —H or —F, at least one of R1, R2, and R4 is —F, and R3 is selected from —OH, —H or —F, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, said vasoconstrictor being essentially free of the (S)-chiral form. Also, a method of chiral addition of cyanide to a ring-fluorinated phenaldehyde, employing an almond hydroxynitrile lyase enzyme, provided in the form of a reversibly soluble polymer conjugate ((R)-Finezyme™-H series biocatalysts) is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Polium Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hamilton J. Lenox, Elena Terentieva, Mikhail Y. Gololobov
  • Patent number: 6881756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing inflammation in the skin and/or treating inflammatory skin disorders, pain, or pruritis by topically applying a composition comprising totarol or a pharmaceutically-acceptable ester thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerard J. Gendimenico
  • Patent number: 6855341
    Abstract: Disclosed are anti-viral compositions containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients), and a pharmaceutical carrier. Also disclosed are methods of treating lesionous symptoms of a viral infection involving applying an effective amount of the anti-viral composition to the lesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. Smith
  • Publication number: 20040253277
    Abstract: Propofol solubilised in aqucous micellar preparations of poloxamers and containing local anaesthctic is associated with reduced levels of pain on injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: John Meadows, Simon Higginbottom
  • Publication number: 20040247707
    Abstract: Most pain relief products on the market, if they work at all are labeled “for temporary relief”. A person in pain for whatever reason desires three things. Since pain is not enjoyable, quick action is the first. For the same reason, long lasting is the second. The third consideration is as safe a product as possible. “Pearl Blue” performs all these needs quite well. The lidocaine is quick, begins relief in some degree in minutes. The other 6 ingredients penetrate at different rates so that as one diminishes the others in succession are working down the time chart to bring their own individual relief for up to 3 hours or longer depending on the sufferers own body chemistry. And the ingredients work together to aid each other in the whole result and have been time tested individually to be safe for generations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Charles Richard Le Roy, Deborah Gay Le Roy
  • Publication number: 20040204366
    Abstract: Many chemical and pharmaceutical compositions are known to produce antinociceptive effects that are helpful in relieving pain and inflammation. Both opioids and local anesthetics serve an important function in providing peripheral pain relief. Topical administration of pain-relieving drugs to the periphery offers important advantages over systemic or local, non-topical administration. The present invention provides topical pharmaceutical compositions, formulated with at least one local anesthetic and at least one opioid analgesic in a topical excipient. The present invention also provides methods for relieving pain in a subject through topical administration of the pharmaceutical composition in an amount and a duration sufficient to synergistically potentiate an antinociceptive response. Synergistic potentiation of analgesia through topical administration of a local anesthetic/opioid pharmaceutical composition provides a new and improved approach to peripheral pain management.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Gavril Pasternak, Yuri Kolesnikov
  • Publication number: 20040204468
    Abstract: This invention was created with a unique and specific Formulation and a specific Method for the treatment of fever blister/cold sores, and minor lip irritations. The specific Formulation consists of a topical gel solution. The specific Method of treatment is to apply the gel directly on the lesion every four hours. The formulations significant ingredients are: lidocaine hcl 1.00%, tocopheryl acetate 0.2%, and allantoin 0.1%. The formulation and the method were clinically tested. The study demonstrated a marked reduction of pain and a reduction in healing time as compared to existing formulations and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Charles Martin Levin
  • Publication number: 20040198816
    Abstract: Methods of reversing local anesthesia are disclosed. The methods comprise administering a local anesthetic and alpha adrenergic receptor agonist to induce local anesthesia followed by reversing anesthesia with a low dose of an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist. Also disclosed are kits comprising a local anesthetic, an alpha adrenergic receptor agonist and a low dose of an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eckard Weber, Howard I. Katz
  • Publication number: 20040180090
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the effective treatment of macular degeneration. The methods relate to administering a treatment including an effective amount of a combination of polyvinyl pyrollidone, procaine and thiamine to a mammalian host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Peter DeMarco
  • Patent number: 6764678
    Abstract: Methods of reversing local anesthesia are disclosed. The methods comprise administering a local anesthetic and alpha adrenergic receptor agonist to induce local anesthesia followed by reversing anesthesia with a low dose of an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist. Also disclosed are kits comprising a local anesthetic, an alpha adrenergic receptor agonist and a low dose of an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eckard Weber, Howard I. Katz
  • Publication number: 20040127481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a composition of lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride, to form a vapor; and, b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming a condensation aerosol comprising particles with less than 5% drug degradation products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Alexza Molecular Delivery Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua D. Rabinowitz, Alejandro C. Zaffaroni
  • Publication number: 20040101582
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the topical or transdermal treatment of neuropathy. More particularly, transdermal or topical compositions including a combination of ingredients that provide a surprising degree of effective relief from the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and methods for administering the compositions to treat various neuropathies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Richard Wolicki
  • Patent number: 6730329
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to anti-viral composition containing at least one zinc compound and at least one phenolic antioxidant (and optionally other ingredients such as at least one analgesic) at least one hydrocarbyl containing compound, and water. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of treating lesionous symptoms of a viral infection involving applying an effective amount of the zinc containing anti-viral composition to the lesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. Smith
  • Publication number: 20040076671
    Abstract: Compositions for improved treatment of wounds on a patient. A first composition having a safe and effective amount of lidocaine, wherein the composition is topically applied to a wound on a patient. A second composition having a safe and effective amount of lidocaine and a safe and effective amount of topical antibiotic, wherein the composition is topically applied to a wound on a patient. A method for treating a patient having a skin wound by locally administering a safe and effective amount of lidocaine and an antibiotic compound in the skin wound such that healing of the skin wound is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Aletha Tippett
  • Publication number: 20040072809
    Abstract: Solutions for perioperative intraocular application by continuous irrigation during ophthalmologic procedures are provided. These solutions include multiple agents that act to inhibit inflammation, inhibit pain, effect mydriasis (dilation of the pupil), and/or decrease intraocular pressure, wherein the multiple agents are selected to target multiple molecular targets to achieve multiple differing physiologic functions, and are included in dilute concentrations in a balanced salt solution carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Omeros Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, Pamela Pierce Palmer, Jeffrey M. Herz
  • Publication number: 20040072792
    Abstract: A composition for local anesthesia which comprises a local anesthetic as an active ingredient and an agent for maintaining anesthetic action selected from the group consisting of acidic mucopolysaccharides such as sodium chondroitin sulfate and cellulose derivatives such as hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and does not contain catecholamines, which has durability of anesthetic action suitable for minor dental operations such as tooth extraction, and can be used as a safe composition for local anesthesia used for oral surgery or dental treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Haraguchi, Yoshihiko Kawasaki
  • Publication number: 20040067986
    Abstract: Neuro-metabolic and endocrine-function regulating/modulating compositions, are disclosed. The compositions of the present invention comprise Selegiline Hydrochloride, Procaine Hydrochloride, Vinpocetine, trimethylglycine, and an ingredient selected from a group consisting of N-nicotinoyl-gamma-aminobutyric acid (N-GABA), niacin, niacinamide, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), and combinations thereof. Methods of using the compositions, compositions, and compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Nathan Sassover
  • Publication number: 20040063747
    Abstract: Methods of reversing local anesthesia are disclosed. The methods comprise administering a local anesthetic and alpha adrenergic receptor agonist to induce local anesthesia followed by reversing anesthesia with a low dose of an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist. Also disclosed are kits comprising a local anesthetic, an alpha adrenergic receptor agonist and a low dose of an alpha adrenergic receptor antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Eckard Weber, Howard I. Katz
  • Publication number: 20040009172
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating disorders in which TFN&agr; activity is detrimental via biweekly, subcutaneous administration of human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human tumor necrosis factor &agr; (hTNF&agr;) in combination with another drug which is useful for treating the disorder. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Kits containing a pharmaceutical composition and instructions for dosing are also encompassed by the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Steven Fischkoff, Elliot Chartash
  • Publication number: 20040006052
    Abstract: Injection solutions to treat nerve disorders of the foot are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Charles J. Gudas, Ludwig A. Lettau
  • Patent number: 6632444
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    Filed: July 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
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    Filed: May 23, 2003
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