Benzene Ring Containing Patents (Class 514/646)
  • Publication number: 20140249161
    Abstract: Stilbene analogs and pharmaceutical compositions that are useful for the treatment of various cancers, including without limitation, colorectal cancer (CRC) and breast cancer are disclosed. The halogenated stilbene analogs include nitrogen heteroaryl groups and/or amino groups on the stilbene ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: David WATT, Chunming LIU, Vitaliy M. SVIRIPA, Wen ZHANG
  • Patent number: 8822540
    Abstract: A method is provided for the treatment of vision problems in a subject suffering from one of various forms of albinism, including, for example, oculocutaneous albinism types OCA1a and OCA1b, as well as ocular albinism type 1, resulting from mutations in the GPR143 gene, as well as the OCA2, OCA3 or OCA4 genes, by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound (2-[2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl]cyclohexane-1,3-dione), also known as NTBC for a sufficient period of time. The administration of NTBC is believed to increase the amount of pigmentation in the subject and alleviate certain symptoms caused by lack of pigmentation in the eye tissues. Also described are methods of use of NTBC for increasing the pigmentation of a subject for cosmetic purposes, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of NTBC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Brian P. Brooks, William A. Gahl
  • Patent number: 8815285
    Abstract: The present invention relates to extended release dosage forms of metoprolol or salts thereof comprising a water insoluble and non-swellable inert core and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of an inert core and extended release dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Wockhardt Ltd.
    Inventors: Prashant Manohar Mandaogade, Venkatesh Madhavacharya Joshi, Saurabh Srivastava, Vinayak Dinkar Kadam, Girish Kumar Jain
  • Publication number: 20140235565
    Abstract: The present invention provides N-alkylthio ?-lactams and disulfide compounds (e.g., alkyl-coenzyme A asymmetric disulfides or aryl-alkyl disulfides), compositions containing such compounds, and methods of their use as anti-bacterial agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: EDWARD TUROS, KEVIN D. REVELL
  • Publication number: 20140235604
    Abstract: A method of treating an ocular disorder in a subject associated with aberrant all-trans-retinal clearance in the retina, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a primary amine compound of formula: wherein R1 is an aliphatic and/or aromatic compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Krzysztof Palczewski, Akiko Maeda, Marcin Golczak
  • Publication number: 20140235713
    Abstract: Therapeutic compositions and methods for treatment of late-onset Gaucher disease are described herein. The compositions comprise compounds having activity as pharmacological chaperones for mutant forms of the beta-glucocerebrosidase. Methods of treatment involve providing therapeutically effective amounts of such compositions to subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicants: The Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster University
    Inventors: Don J. Mahuran, Michael B. Tropak, Justin D. Buttner, Jan E. Blanchard, Eric D. Brown
  • Patent number: 8809578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel compound having excellent antioxidant activity, isolated from Ramalina terebrata, and more particularly to a novel compound, RAMALIN™, having excellent antioxidant activity, isolated from the Antarctic lichen Ramalina terebrata, a method for preparing the RAMALIN™, and a pharmaceutical composition, a functional food and a functional cosmetic composition, which contain the RAMALIN™ as an active ingredient. The RAMALIN™ according to the invention has significantly excellent antioxidant effects compared to commercially available antioxidants, and thus can be widely used in agents for treating oxidation-related diseases, anti-aging functional foods, functional cosmetic products for skin whitening and wrinkle reduction, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute
    Inventors: Joung Han Yim, Hong Kum Lee, Hari Datta Bhattarai, Paudel Babita, Il Chan Kim, Soon Gyu Hong, Doc Kyu Kim, Yoo Kyung Lee, Sung Gu Lee, Hyun Cheol Oh
  • Publication number: 20140228443
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treating ophthalmic diseases and disorders, such as age-related macular degeneration and Stargardt's Disease, using said compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Acucela Inc.
    Inventors: Ian L. Scott, Vladimir A. Kuksa, Feng Hong, Ryo Kubota, Jennifer Gage
  • Patent number: 8802728
    Abstract: Provided are analgesic compounds, and salts thereof, of formula: (I) wherein A is: (A) Additionally, pharmaceutical formulations and methods of use employing the above compounds are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jean Marie Defauw, Scott Dale Holmstrom, Shuhui Chen, Yang Zhang, Wentao Wu, Xian Peng, Yujuan Ma, Lun Lu
  • Publication number: 20140213589
    Abstract: The invention relates to hydroxyphenyl derivatives of formula (I); and uses thereof as anti-bacterial and/or anti-parasitic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: FAB PHARMA S.A.S.
    Inventors: Alexis DENIS, Vincent Gerusz, Yannick Bonvin
  • Publication number: 20140206704
    Abstract: The invention provides starch-based microparticles with high loading capacity for the stabilization and/or controlled release of one or more agents, for example, a pharmaceutical, a taste masking agent, a flavoring agent, or a combination thereof, disposed within the microparticles, and to methods of making and using such microparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Paladin Labs Inc.
    Inventors: Miloud Rahmouni, Mohamed N. Khalid, Vinayak Sant, Abdelaziz Tafer, Damon Smith
  • Patent number: 8778923
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that modulate the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor, methods of their synthesis, and methods of their therapeutic and/or prophylactic use. Such compounds are act as modulators or potentiators of GLP-1 receptor on their own, or with receptor ligands including GLP-1 peptides GLP-1(7-36) and GLP-1(9-36), or with peptide-based therapies, such as exenatide and liraglutide, and have the following general structure (where “” represents either or both the R and S form of the compound): where A, B, C, Y1, Y2, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, W1, n, p and q are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Receptos, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcus F. Boehm, Esther Martinborough, Manisha Moorjani, Junko Tamiya, Liming Huang, Adam R. Yeager, Enugurthi Brahmachary, Thomas Fowler, Andrew Novak, Premji Meghani, Michael Knaggs
  • Publication number: 20140194477
    Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorylation inhibitor compounds and methods of identifying and using them. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative disorders, especially cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
    Inventors: William G. Cance, Vita Golubovskaya, Elena V. Kurenova
  • Publication number: 20140193494
    Abstract: Disclosed is a misuse preventative, controlled release formulation comprising a core comprising a superabsorbent material (for example, polycarbophil), a controlled release coat surrounding the core, and a plurality of controlled release microparticles having a pharmaceutically active agent (for example, an opioid analgesic) disposed within the core, the coat, or both the core and the coat. When crushed, either intentionally or accidentally, and exposed to an aqueous medium, the superabsorbent material present in the coreswells to encapsulate the microparticles, which remain substantially intact thereby retarding the release of the pharmaceutically active agent from the formulation. Also disclosed is a method of using the misuse preventative, controlled release formulation to deliver a pharmaceutically active agent to a mammal, for example, a human, in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicants: Paladin Labs Inc., Paladin Labs Europe Limited, Paladin Labs (Barbados) Inc.
    Inventors: Miloud Rahmouni, Angela Ferrada, Fouzia Soulhi, Sonia Gervais, Vinayak Sant, Damon Smith, Frederic Duffayet, Shams Rustom, Ali El-Jammal, Jean-Michel Ndong, Bobby-Ernst Boursiquot, Ali Bichara
  • Patent number: 8772346
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition of practically water insoluble or low water soluble compounds containing catechol moiety by enhancing the solubility of such compounds using one or more alkalizing agent and optionally adding one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing such pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Samanta Gour, Nanda Nagesh
  • Patent number: 8772541
    Abstract: Cannabionid receptor-2 inverse antagonists include compounds represented by Formula IV, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein: R1 and R2 are independently H, alkyl, or alkenyl; R3 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, aralkenyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl; R4 and R5 are independently a bond, alkylenyl, or alkenylenyl; each R6 and R7 is independently selected from the group consisting of OH, F, Cl, Br, I, (C1-C6)alkyl, alkoxy, amino, COOH, CONH2, SO3H, PO3H2, CN, SH, NO2 and CF3; and p and q are independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Such compounds may be used to treat osteoporosis or multiple myeloma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Xiang-qun Xie, Peng Yang, Rentian Feng
  • Publication number: 20140187497
    Abstract: A method of forming an ocular delivery device includes exposing a solid, shaped cellulose polymer to a solution including an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and a solvent capable of solubilizing the API, wherein the polymer absorbs at least a portion of the solution, including the API and solvent. The method may further include removing at least a portion of the absorbed solvent from the polymer by allowing the absorbed solvent to evaporate from the polymer or by drying the polymer. A variety of cellulose polymers may be used, including hydroxypropyl cellulose. A variety of APIs may be used, including Cyclosporine, Tobramycin and Vancomycin. Ocular delivery devices prepared by the methods may be used to treat a variety of eye disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College, ATON PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Jean Theresa JACOB, Kevin John HALLORAN, Yuri MCKEE
  • Patent number: 8766006
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a nitroaniline derivative of Formula I for the production of nitric oxide and for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease wherein the administration of nitric oxide is beneficial. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for the production of NO irradiating a nitroaniline derivative of Formula I, a kit comprising a nitroaniline derivative of Formula I and a carrier and to a system comprising a source of radiations and a container associated to a nitroaniline derivative of Formula I. In Formula I, R and RI are each independently hydrogen or a C1-C3 alkyl group; RII is hydrogen or an alkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.
    Inventors: Sabrina Conoci, Salvatore Petralia, Salvatore Sortino
  • Publication number: 20140179636
    Abstract: Disclosed is a concentrate for dilution comprising a S1P receptor agonist or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, propylene glycol and optionally glycerin. This formulation is adapted for patients in a difficult condition to swallow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Vivian Georgousis, Wei-Qin Tong
  • Publication number: 20140171514
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions of effective amounts of NMDA receptor antagonists and preservative for the administration to a patient in need of effective analgesia and anesthesia. The compositions of the invention advantageously do not cause any significant neurotoxicity. The preferred NMDA receptor antagonist is ketamine. The preferred preservative is benzalkonium chloride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Stuart L. Weg
    Inventors: Fred H. Mermelstein, Randi Albin
  • Publication number: 20140170079
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dosage form that is thermoformed without discoloration and is safeguarded from abuse, comprising at least one synthetic or natural polymer having a breaking strength of at least 500 N in addition to one or more active substances that could be subject to abuse. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for producing said dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: GRUENENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth ARKENAU MARIC, Johannes BARTHOLOMAEUS, Heinrich KUGELMANN
  • Publication number: 20140171415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an If blocker or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of a canine patient suffering from heart diseases, preferably heart diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), mitral valve insufficiency (MI), arrthymias, preferably tachyarrthymias, preferably arterial arrhythmias, atrioventricular nodal arrhythmias and/or tachycardia. Each of these diseases may or may not result in heart failure (HF) in canine patients. The invention also relates to improving the quality of life, improving the general health condition as well as a prolonging the life expectancy in canine patients suffering from heart diseases and/or heart failure due to one or more of the following etiologies dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), mitral valve insufficiency (MI), arrthymias, preferably tachyarrthymias, preferably arterial arrhythmias, atrioventricular nodal arrhythmias and/or tachycardia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica GmbH
    Inventors: Saskia KLEY, Ingo LANG, Joerg Christian MEIL, Randolph SEIDLER, Michael MARKERT
  • Publication number: 20140155489
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of an abuse-proofed solid dosage form containing at least one active ingredient with potential for abuse and a binder with a breaking strength of ?500 N, by exposing a mixture comprising the active ingredient and the binder to ultrasound and force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth ARKENAU-MARIC, Johannes BARTHOLOMÄUS, Heinrich KUGELMANN
  • Publication number: 20140155369
    Abstract: An agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of stress urinary incontinence, which contains a substance that activates a serotonin 5-HT2C receptor, an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of stress urinary incontinence, which contains a substance that stimulates an androgen binding site, and a method of screening for a drug for the prophylaxis or treatment of abdominal pressure incontinence, which includes electrostimulating the abdominal muscles or a nerve controlling them of an animal to increase the abdominal pressure, and measuring the leak point pressure at that time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Izumi KAMO, Tadatoshi HASHIMOTO
  • Patent number: 8741961
    Abstract: Use of Pargyline for the production of a medicament for influencing the metabolism of hair follicles and the modulation of their vital cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Cutech S.r.l.
    Inventor: Paolo Pertile
  • Patent number: 8741960
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of structural formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, clathrate, or prodrug thereof, wherein Y, L, A, W1, W2, and R?1 are defined herein. These compounds are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions, allergic disorders, and immune disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
    Inventors: Shoujun Chen, Lijun Sun, Yu Xie
  • Patent number: 8741950
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the invention for treatment and/or prevention of fatigue, including fatigue associated with diseases or treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Moise A. Khayrallah, Gary Bream, Stephen E. Butts, Susan Marie Melnick, Duncan Taylor
  • Patent number: 8741342
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable pharmaceutical compositions comprising entacapone, levodopa and carbidopa, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Wockhardt Research Centre
    Inventors: Sudhir Goswami, Mahesh Rameshwar Kalantri, Asif Mohammad, Narayanan Murali, Girish Kumar Jain
  • Publication number: 20140142184
    Abstract: Dapsone and dapsone/adapalene compositions can be useful for treating a variety of dermatological conditions. The compositions of this disclosure include dapsone and/or adapalene in a polymeric viscosity builder. Subject compositions can be adjusted to optimize the dermal delivery profile of dapsone to effectively treat dermatological conditions and improve the efficiency of pharmaceutical products applied to the skin. Use of the polymeric viscosity builder provides compositions with increased concentrations of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether relative to compositions without the polymeric viscosity builder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Warner, Ajay P. Parashar, Vijaya Swaminathan, Varsha Bhatt
  • Publication number: 20140140932
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) comprising a functional group that binds to ?-amyloid deposits and/or neurofibrillary tangles. The present disclosure provides compositions comprising the functionalized MNPs, and methods of using the functionalized MNPs in imaging ?-amyloid deposits and neurofibrillary tangles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: Masoud Akhtari
  • Patent number: 8722669
    Abstract: A method of treating an ocular disorder in a subject associated with aberrant all-trans-retinal clearance in the retina, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a primary amine compound of formula: wherein R1 is an aliphatic and/or aromatic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Krzysztof Palczewski, Akiko Maeda, Marcin Golczak
  • Patent number: 8716347
    Abstract: Tramadol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is used in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Euro-Celtique S.A.
    Inventor: David Fowler
  • Publication number: 20140121217
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of structural formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, clathrate, or prodrug thereof, wherein A, Y, L, R1, W1 and W2 are defined herein. These compounds are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions, allergic disorders, and immune disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
    Inventors: Shoujun Chen, Lijun Sun, Jun Jiang, Yu Xie
  • Publication number: 20140121282
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and method for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming SHAO, Fengjiang WANG, Scott Christopher MALCOLM, Michael Charles HEWITT, Jianguo MA, Seth RIBE, Mark A. VARNEY, Una CAMPBELL, Sharon Rae ENGEL, Larry Wendell HARDY, Patrick KOCH, Rudy SCHREIBER, Kerry L. SPEAR
  • Publication number: 20140107215
    Abstract: Clenbuterol or its salt for use in the treatment of autism, in particular pediatric autism. Improved contact with surroundings, better concentration, improved ability to plan a specific task, improved understanding, calming, and reduced psychomotor anxiety were observed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: STOWARZYSZENIE SW. CELESTYNA
    Inventor: Krystyna Kobel-Buys
  • Publication number: 20140105830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an abuse-proofed, thermoformed dosage form containing, in addition to one or more active ingredients with abuse potential optionally together with physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances, at least one synthetic or natural polymer with a breaking strength of at least 500 N and to a process for the production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: GRUENENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes BARTHOLOMÄUS, Heinrich KUGELMANN, Elisabeth ARKENAU MARIC
  • Publication number: 20140093592
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for the treatment of treatment-refractory depression or treatment-resistant depression comprising administering to a patient in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of esketamine as mono-therapy or as combination therapy with at least on antidepressant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Jaskaran Singh, Lodewijk Ivo Caers
  • Publication number: 20140086847
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dosage form that is thermoshaped without being extruded and that is safeguarded from abuse, comprising at least one synthetic or natural polymer having a breaking strength of at least 500 N in addition to one or more active substances that could be subject to abuse and optionally physiologically acceptable adjuvants. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for producing said dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: GRUNENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth ARKENAU MARIC, Johannes BARTHOLOMÄUS, Heinrich KUGELMANN
  • Publication number: 20140088199
    Abstract: Aqueous compositions suitable for topical administration to the human or animal eye contain at least one water-soluble polymeric ophthalmic lubricant, such as hyaluronate, carbomer gel or hypromellose, together with a water-soluble analgesic. The analgesic may be an opiod, particularly an opioid having an affinity for 5-HT receptors, such as tramadol. Typical tramadol levels would be in the range of 0.5% to 1.0% w/v. The aqueous compositions may for example be used as artificial tears, and as general ophthalmic lubricants for treating conditions such as dry eye or blepharitis. Further compositions combine ophthalmologically-active agents, such as pharmaceuticals, with opioids, such as tramadol in particular. These compositions may be used to treat the eye while reducing pain or discomfort that would normally be produced by administering these particular pharmaceuticals to the eye, and increasing the efficacy of the pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: OPTOSOLVE LLP
    Inventor: Anant Sharma
  • Patent number: 8680156
    Abstract: The present invention aims to demonstrate that a soluble pharmaceutical formulation can be prepared of N,N?-Diamino-diphenyl sulfone which is useful in the development of an ideal drug for use against cerebral infarction, epilepsy, traumatic spinal cord injury, cranio-encephalic trauma, leprosy, Pneumocystis carinii infections and any condition which requires rapid and complete absorption of the compound. As a representative example of this application, the dissolution of N,N?-Diamino-diphenyl sulfone was evaluated as a neuroprotector in a model of acute cerebral infarction in rats. In this study, N,N?-Diamino-diphenyl sulfone showed significant prevention of brain damage, without presenting adverse effects in animals. It is also shown that the soluble pharmaceutical formulations prepared in this manner produce peak blood levels 30 minutes from oral administration and immediately via the intravenous route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana
    Inventors: Marina Altagracia Martínez, Luis Camilo Ríos Castañeda, Jaime Kravzov Jinich, Maria de los Ángeles Araceli Díaz Ruíz
  • Publication number: 20140079780
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dosage form comprising a physiologically effective amount of a physiologically active substance (A), a synthetic, semi-synthetic or natural polymer (C), optionally one or more physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances (B) and optionally a synthetic, semi-synthetic or natural wax (D), wherein the dosage form exhibits a resistance to crushing of at least 400 N and wherein under physiological conditions the release of the physiologically active substance (A) from the dosage form is at least partially delayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: GRUENENTHAL GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth ARKENAU MARIC, Johannes BARTHOLOMÄUS, Heinrich KUGELMANN
  • Publication number: 20140080832
    Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: MANNKIND CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Bruce PATTERSON, David Gregory LONERGAN, Gary A. FLYNN, Qingping ZENG, Peter V. PALLAI
  • Patent number: 8673340
    Abstract: A scleral lens is provided with a sodium channel blocker or a sodium channel modulator disposed in the pre-corneal tear film between the scleral lens and the cornea. This system can be used to deliver sodium channel blockers or a sodium channel modulators not currently used because of poor bioavailability. Methods of using this sodium channel blocker delivery system or a sodium channel modulator delivery system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Foundation for Sight
    Inventor: Perry Rosenthal
  • Patent number: 8673953
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to compositions and methods for the treatment of purpura. Preferred compositions comprise an ? adrenergic receptor agonist selected from selective ?1 adrenergic receptor agonist, selective ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist, non-selective ?1/?2 adrenergic receptor agonist, agents with ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist activity and combinations thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier in order to treat and improve the cosmetic appearance of hemorrhagic (purpuric) lesions in the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart D. Shanler, Andrew Ondo
  • Publication number: 20140066471
    Abstract: Disclosed is an external preparation composition having good transdermal absorbability. An external preparation composition having excellent transdermal absorbability can be produced by dissolving a medicinal substance or a salt thereof in a fatty acid-based ionic liquid to form a composite ionic composition of the medicinal substance. The external preparation composition can be used as a liquid preparation, an ointment, a cream, a plaster or the like, and enables to provide a preparation having excellent transdermal absorbability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshikazu YAMAGUCHI, Kenta KAWAI, Katsuhiro YAMANAKA, Noboru TATSUMI
  • Publication number: 20140065217
    Abstract: A multilayer oral dosage form that provides controlled release of an active compound includes a non-erodible core containing a pharmaceutically active compound and/or a nutritionally active compound, and at least one release-modulating layer laminated to each side of the core layer. The dosage form can be prepared using simple, inexpensive tablet compression techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Intelgenx Corp.
    Inventors: Horst G. Zerbe, Nadine Paiement, Pompilia Ispas-Szabo
  • Patent number: 8664250
    Abstract: A wood treatment composition having a synergistic combination of fungicides which may include two or more compounds. These combinations are shown to be especially effective in providing resistance to decay, mold and mildew when wood is treated with these combinations. Also provided is wood treated by these combinations, and a method of treatment for composite wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Kop-Coat, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan S. Ross, Brian Marks, Hans Ward
  • Patent number: 8664224
    Abstract: External preparations for athlete's foot treatment capable of enhancing patient's compliance and capable of reducing the symptom of rubefaction, comprising an anti-trichophyton drug mixed with at least one compound selected from among 1-menthol, menthol analogue compounds and bactericidal compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Toshihiro Shirouzu, Youichi Kawamura, Hiroki Kawatsura, Mitsuhiko Tokunaga
  • Patent number: 8664277
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of selectively inhibiting PKC? in the presence of PKC?, by administering to a subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The present invention also provides a method of inhibiting cytokine synthesis in a T cell, a method of inhibiting T cell proliferation, and a method of inhibiting the replication of and cytokine production by T lymphocytes, while not stimulating or inhibiting the replication of B lymphocytes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: CompleGen Partners, LLC
    Inventors: Janet Ajioka, Heidi S. Hummel, Rich B. Meyer, John Swindle
  • Patent number: 8664276
    Abstract: Stilbene analogs and pharmaceutical compositions that are useful for the treatment of various cancers, including without limitation, colorectal cancer (CRC) and breast cancer are disclosed. Such stilbene analogs include, for example, compounds of the following formula: wherein Ra, Rb, R4, R6, R7, R9 and R10 are all H; R2 and R3 are independently H, halo, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, N-oxides of dialkylamino, arylalkylamino, trialkylammonium, mercapto, alkylthio, alkanoyl, nitro, nitrosyl, cyano, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, aryl, heteroaryl, sulfonyl, sulfonamide, CONR11R12, NR11CO(R13), NR11COO(R13) or NR11CONR12R13; R11, R12 and R13, are independently, H, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or a fluorine; R8 is NRCRdZ wherein Rc is H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or heteroaryl, Rd is an alkyl group, Z is a an unshared pair of electrons, H, alkyl or oxygen; and R1 and R5 are halogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: David Watt, Chunming Liu, Vitaliy M. Sviripa, Wen Zhang