Abstract: 1-Phenylalkanecarboxylic acid derivatives, the processes for the preparation thereof and the use thereof in the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: An improved excipient comprising substantially homogeneous particles of a compressible, high functionality granular microcrystalline cellulose based excipient is provided. The improved excipient comprises microcrystalline cellulose and a binder, and optionally a disintegrant, and is formed by spraying a homogeneous slurry of the components. The excipient provides enhanced flowability/good flow properties, excellent/high compactibility, and increased API loading and blendability as compared to the individual components, and as compared to conventional excipients formed from the same materials. The improved excipient has strong intraparticle bonding bridges between the components, resulting in a unique structural morphology including significant open structures or hollow pores. The presence of these pores provides a surface roughness that is the ideal environment for improved blending with an API.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of tablets which dissolve rapidly in the mouth and provide an excellent mouthfeel. The tablets of the invention comprise a compound which melts at about 37° C. or lower, have a low hardness, high stability and generally comprise few insoluble disintegrants which may cause a gritty or chalky sensation in the mouth. Convenient and economically feasible processes by which the tablets of the invention may be produced are also provided.

Abstract: Use of alkyl phenol and monocyclic monoterpene-derived compounds in the treatment of neuronal damage and in inhibiting activity of TRPC and non-thermo-TRPM channels, and use of bicyclic monoterpene-derived compounds in activating TRPC and non-thermo-TRPM channels.

Abstract: Methods and dosage formulations for the safe treatment of cold, cough, flu, and sinus symptoms in children and adolescents by age and nature of symptoms, and adults and the elderly by age, nature of symptoms, and concomitant patient medical conditions. The method of the present invention comprises the formulation of a cold medication which consists essentially of combinations of a nonsedating or minimally sedating antihistamines with pain relievers and the expectorant, guaifenesin.

Abstract: The present invention concerns polymeric-based compositions that are useful in the delivery and sustained release of hydrophobic therapeutic and/or cosmetic agents substantially at the point of injury, infection or, in the case of purely cosmetic applications, the point of treatment. Also provided are methods of preparing such compositions and methods of treatments involving the use of such compositions.

Abstract: A combination pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of pain comprising between about 125 mg and about 150 mg ibuprofen and between about 475 mg and about 500 mg paracetamol, and a method for alleviating pain in a patient comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising between about 125 mg and about 150 mg ibuprofen and between about 475 mg and about 500 mg paracetamol.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 0.1 ?mol of formaurindicarboxylic acid or its derivatives in 1 kg of pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 wherein the composition is in the form of solution prepared using aqueous alcali or water.

Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition in unit dose form, each unit dose comprising a lipophilic drug substance within a unitary carrier body, said body comprising a soft, chewable, gelled oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A liquid pharmaceutical composition to be applied to the skin as a foam and that has at least one solvent, at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, and at least one foaming agent. The foam volume and the foam stability are determined according to a standardized SITA measuring method. The foaming agent, the solvent, and the active pharmaceutical ingredient are varied in regard to the chemical type and/or concentration thereof until the foam thus produced by the SITA measuring method has a foam volume of at least 400 ml and such foam stability that after a dwell time of up to ten minutes the foam still has at least 50% of the foam volume that originally existed immediately after the foam was produced.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel spill resistant formulations comprising either a weak base or a weak acid as the pharmaceutical ingredient, a liquid base, a clay and a water soluble cellulose ether. The clay and cellulose ether allow for a broader pH range into which the pharmaceutically active agent may be dispersed or dissolved, and therefore allows for easier preparation and formulation of the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Derivatives of 1-(2-fluorobiphenyl-4-yl)-alkyl carboxylic acid are capable of stabilizing the tetrameric native state of transthyretin for the prophylaxis and treatment of amyloidosis.

Abstract: A method of loading a drug library into an infusion pump includes transferring the drug library, stored on a remote device, to the infusion pump via a wireless connection. The drug library includes a plurality of subdirectories, and each subdirectory includes a care area, at least one drug, data associated with and dependent upon the drug(s), and at least one mode of operation for infusing the drug(s).

Abstract: A compound having a structure is disclosed herein. Compositions, medicaments, and therapeutic methods related thereto are also disclosed.

Abstract: Bifunctional molecules and methods for their use are provided. The subject bifunctional molecules are conjugates of a drug moiety and a pharmacokinetic modulating moiety, where these two moieties are optionally joined by a linking group. The bifunctional molecules are further characterized in that they exhibit at least one modulated pharmacokinetic property upon administration to a host as compared to a free drug control. The subject bifunctional molecules find use in a variety of therapeutic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivative represented by Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment of, inter alia, actinic keratosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating a menopausal symptom, comprising cinnamic acid, shanzhiside methylester or a mixture thereof as an active ingredient. The composition of the present invention exhibits an excellent estrogenic activity, and is effectively utilized for treating or preventing diverse menopausal symptoms generated by estrogen deficiency during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause.

Abstract: Novel polymorphic forms and salts of 1-(3?,4?-dichloro-2-fluorobiphenyl-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid are useful for the prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

Abstract: Described herein are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein, as well as methods of using such antagonists of PGD2 receptors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other PGD2-dependent or PGD2-mediated conditions or diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides a patch preparation containing (a) a support and (b) an adhesive layer containing a drug on the surface of the support, wherein a crystal of the drug is formed in the adhesive layer immediately after application of a physical stimulation to the adhesive layer, while a crystal of the drug is formed during preservation after the physical stimulation. The patch preparation which does not require an increase in the area and thickness of an adhesive layer, achieves a sufficiently high skin permeation amount of the drug, shows good adhesiveness to skin, and permits a long-term adhesion to skin. The invention also provides a method of producing the patch preparation.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses formulations and methods for producing solid dispersions comprising mesoporous materials with poorly aqueous soluble active ingredients. The active ingredient is formed in the amorphous state and entrapped in the nanosized pores of the mesoporous excipients using a co-spray drying process. The pore walls of mesoporous channels stabilize the amorphous form of active ingredient against re-crystallization. The amorphous active ingredient entrapped in mesoporous channels exhibits good stability during extended storage under stress test conditions and possesses significantly enhanced dissolution rates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film-form preparation having a rapid dissolution profile in the mouth and sufficient film strength, and also having excellent appearance and feel. More specifically, the present invention provides a film-form preparation including: a water-soluble edible polymer; and water-insoluble drug particles, wherein an average particle size of the drug particles is 0.1 to 60 ?m.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 0.1 ?mol of formaurindicarboxylic acid or its derivatives in 1 kg of pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 wherein the composition is in the form of solution prepared using aqueous alcali or water.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for treating metabolic disorders in a subject. Such compounds have the general formula I: where the definitions of the variables are provided herein. The present invention also provides compositions that include, and methods for using, the compounds in preparing medicaments and for treating metabolic disorders such as, for example, type II diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of, inter alia, rosacea.

Abstract: Histone deacetylase is a metallo-enzyme with zinc at the active site. Compounds having a zinc-binding moiety, such as, for example, a carboxylic acid group, can inhibit histone deacetylase. Histone deacetylase inhibition can repress gene expression, including expression of genes related to tumor suppression. Accordingly, inhibition of histone deacetylase can provide an alternate route for treating cancer, hematological disorders, e.g., hemoglobinopathies, and genetic related metabolic disorders, e.g., cystic fibrosis and adrenoleukodystrophy. Carboxylic acid-containing compounds having a terminal cyclic moiety, a carboxylic acid group, and a C3-12 hydrocarbon chain optionally containing at least one double bond, at least one triple bond, or at least one double bond and one triple bond linking the cyclic moiety and the carboxylic acid group are inhibitors of histone deacetylase.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, and CKE have the meanings given above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides and/or fungicides. Moreover, the invention relates to selectively herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the biphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The present invention furthermore relates to the boosting of the action of crop protection compositions comprising in particular biphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols through the addition of ammonium or phosphium salts and optionally penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crop protection as insecticides and/or nematicides and/or acaricides and/or fungicides and/or for preventing unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: A composition comprising microspheres of a polymer matrix, having two different pharmaceutical actives having complementary, usually synergistic, activity in killing cells. The compositions have particular utility for treating tumours. Useful combinations are doxorubicin with rapamycin, irinotecan with ibuprofen, ibuprofen with doxorubicin and irinotecan with doxorubicin. The polymer matrix is preferably a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol. The drugs may be included in the same microsphere, or microspheres each with an individual pharmaceutical agent may be mixed together. The microspheres are preferably used in chemoembolisation of tumours.

Abstract: A medical adhesive composition comprising, based upon the total weight of the composition, from about 50 wt. % to about 99.9 wt. % of one or more ?-cyanoacrylate monomers and from about 0.1 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of one or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Suitable NSAIDs include ibuprofen and acetaminophen. The resulting compositions provide enhances fibroblast proliferation and reduced cytotoxicity compared to compositions that do not contain NSAID.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to pharmaceutical agents, and in particular, to metalloprotease inhibitor compounds. More particularly, the present invention provides a new class of dual acting MMP-2 and MMP-9 inhibiting compounds that exhibit increased potency, metabolic stability and/or reduced toxicity in relation to currently known MMP-2 and MMP-9 inhibitors for the treatment of pain and other diseases. Additionally, the present invention relates to methods for treating pain, addiction and/or withdrawal symptoms in a patient comprising administering to the patient a pain-reducing effective amount of a present compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound represented by the following formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, prodrugs and solvates thereof. The compounds are useful as an agent for enhancing the neurite outgrowth and preventing or treating of diseases associated with HDAC in particular, tumor or cell proliferative diseases. In particular, the compounds of the invention can be used as an agent for anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Spinocerebellar Ataxias (SCA), and human spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Abstract: The invention is generally directed to a drug-release composition that contains drug-linker-drug compound that is combined with another therapeutic agent that can be an antirestenotic agent. The therapeutic agent can be partially bound to the drug-linker-drug compound, miscible with the drug-linker-drug compound, combined with the drug-linker-drug compound at various ratios, and tuned to control the release of drugs to a tissue in need thereof.

Abstract: A tissue adhesive including cyanoacrylate and polyethylene glycol (PEG), wherein the PEG remains a polyether and wherein the tissue adhesive is bioabsorbable. A tissue adhesive including cyanoacrylate bulk monomer and cyanoacrylate nanoparticles containing a therapeutic therein. A kit for applying a tissue adhesive, including the tissue adhesive described above and an applicator. Methods of accelerating degradation of a cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive applying a tissue adhesive, closing an internal wound, administering a therapeutic to tissue, treating cancer, and preventing infection in a wound. Methods of method of making a bioabsorbable tissue adhesive and making a therapeutic tissue adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention provides cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compounds, which may be substituted in the 1-position with amino, amido, ether or ester groups, e.g., a 1-OH cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compound. The cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compounds of the present invention are potent ocular hypotensives, and are particularly suitable for the management of glaucoma. Moreover, the cyclopentane heptanoic, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compounds of this invention are smooth muscle relaxants with broad application in systemic hypertensive and pulmonary diseases; smooth muscle relaxants with application in gastrointestinal disease, reproduction, fertility, incontinence, shock, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is a hypoallergenic nutrient delivery drug composition, that includes an active drug, a binder with non-genetically engineered and non-chemically treated starches and food powders, a filler with non-genetically engineered and non-chemically treated vegetable powder and/or extracts and a non-genetically engineered and non-chemically treated fruit powder and/or extract and a preservative that includes non-genetically engineered and non-chemically treated fruit juice, fruit oil and vitamins. There is also a sustained nutrient drug delivery composition that includes non-genetically engineered and non-chemically treated oils, starches and vegetable powders and/or extracts and fruit powder and/or extracts. There is also a broad spectrum nutrient delivery drug composition that includes non-genetically engineered and non-chemically treated pepper and oil mixtures or extracts.

Abstract: Topical compositions are disclosed that are useful for delivering a therapeutic level of an NSAID to a target within a subject having a local inflammatory disorder. A composition of the present invention comprises a Drug and a solvent system, wherein the solvent system comprises at least two solvent alcohols and wherein the solvent system is present in an amount sufficient to solubilize the Drug, the solvent system is a low alkanol system, and the composition is a single phase composition. Examplary solvent systems are those for which one of the at least two solvent alcohols is polyethylene glycol, glycerin, butylene glycol, diproylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethanol, isopropanol, or a derivative therof. Optionally the local inflammatory disorder is pseudofolliculitis barbae, dermatitis, psoriasis, wounds, or sunburn.

Abstract: Cytosine deaminase inhibitors and methods for identifying inhibitors of the anti-retroviral activity of APOBEC3G are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition and a method for treating skin disorders, including rosacea, pityriasis rosea, erythema, rhinophyma, and rosacea-associated disorders including pimples, papules, pustules, and telangiectasia.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of general formula (I): wherein R1, R2 and R3 may be independently selected from H, OH and OMe; wherein X is C1 or C2 and wherein for C2 each carbon is linked by a single or multiple bond (preferably a double bond) and is substituted with one or more H or OH; for use as a medicament for treating or preventing the development of medical conditions characterised by inappropriate platelet aggregation.

Abstract: A process is described for loading hydrophilic polymer particles with a water-insoluble solvent-soluble drug. The particles are preferably embolic agents. The method provides particles having little or no drug at the surface and in a surface layer, whereby the burst effect is minimised. The drug is precipitated in the core of the particle, leading to extended release. The drug is, for instance, paclitaxel, rapamycin, dexamethasone or ibuprofen.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral pharmaceutical formulation of pelubiprofen which is improved in dissolution rate and stability. As a result of an improvement in the dissolution rate of pelubiprofen, the oral pharmaceutical formulation can show high bioavailability and thus exert pharmacological effects thereof rapidly. It also can be stored with high stability as a result of the minimal generation of related compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining or identifying compounds that modulate the function of an isolated retinal pericyte or blood vessel, wherein a change in the contractile state of said pericyte or blood vessel is determined in the presence of a test compound, said change indicating that the test compound modulates the function of pericytes and/or blood vessels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds from mycelium of Antrodia cinnamomea. The present invention also relates to a composition and a method for treating or prophylaxis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

Abstract: An ingestible particulate composition comprises: a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2,4-dichlorobenzyl alcohol, amylmetacresol, cetylpyridinium chloride, hexitidine, hexylresorcinol, flurbiprofen, lidocaine, benzocaine, ibuprofen, paracetamol, pectin, menthol, and benzydamine; and b) one or more bioadhesive materials. Resulting particulate compositions have excellent flow characteristics, dust suppression, organoleptic properties and stability. They are highly suitable for administration direction into a patient's mouth, and ingested to alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat.

Abstract: Selected 2-arylacetic acids, their derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds are useful in inhibiting chemotactic activation of neutrophils (PMN leukocytes) induced by the interaction of Interleukin-8 (IL-8) with CXCR1 and CXCR2 membrane receptors. The compounds are used for the prevention and treatment of pathologies deriving from their activation. In particular, 2(ortho)-substituted arylacetic acids or their derivatives, such as amides and sulfonamides, lack cyclo-oxygenase inhibition activity and are particularly useful in the treatment of neutrophil-dependent pathologies such as psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, melanoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bullous pemphigoid, rheumatoid arthritis, idiopathic fibrosis, glomerulonephritis and in the prevention and treatment of damages caused by ischemia and reperfusion.

Abstract: Acrylamido derivatives useful as therapeutic agents, particularly for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and conditions associated with the activity of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP), such as the diseases characterized by ischemia/reperfusion, oxidative or degenerative tissue damage, are herein described. These compounds belong to the structural formula (I) wherein R, R?, R?, W and a are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to the preparation of these compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein that are antagonists Of PGD2 receptors. Also described herein are methods of using such antagonists of PGD2 receptors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other PGD2-dependent or PGD2-mediated conditions or diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of obesity. The methods and compositions relate to the use of an agent that reduces or prevents endoplasmic reticulum stress in conjunction with leptin.

Abstract: A ketoprofen-containing aqueous patch is provided in which not only operational efficiency in producing is improved, but also the aqueous patch has excellent storage stability and transdermal absorption of ketoprofen. The ketoprofen lysine salt-containing aqueous patch includes a backing layer and an adhesive (paste) layer laminated thereon. The aqueous patch includes as a main active ingredient a ketoprofen lysine salt completely dissolved in a paste including not glycerin but a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 1000 or less. In the ketoprofen lysine salt-containing aqueous patch, the polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 1000 or less is one or more polyethylene glycols selected from the group consisting of Polyethylene glycol 200, Polyethylene glycol 400, Polyethylene glycol 600, and Polyethylene glycol 1000.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the transdermal delivery of various compositions. In some aspects, the transdermal delivery may be facilitated by the use of a hostile biophysical environment. One set of embodiments provides a composition for topical delivery comprising ibuprofen and/or an ibuprofen salt, a nitric oxide donor, and optionally, a hostile biophysical environment. In some cases, the composition may be stabilized using a stabilization polymer such as xanthan gum, KELTROL® BT and/or KELTROL® RD; propylene glycol; and a polysorbate surfactant such as Polysorbate 20, which 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.