Abstract: The present technology relates the use of a beta blocker for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of hemangiomas, for example of infantile hemangiomas. The beta blocker may be a non-selective beta-blocker, for example propranolol. The present technology provides an alternative to the known compounds, e.g. corticosteroïds, interferon or vincristine, generally used for the treatment of hemangiomas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making composite active particles for use in a pharmaceutical composition for pulmonary administration, the method comprising a milling step in which particles of active material are milled in the presence of particles of an additive material which is suitable for the promotion of the dispersal of the composite active particles upon actuation of an inhaler. The invention also relates to compositions for inhalation prepared by the method.

Abstract: Effective methods and compositions to deter abuse of pharmaceutical products (e.g., orally administered pharmaceutical products) including but not limited to immediate release, sustained or extended release and delayed release formulations for drugs subject to abuse comprising at least 10% by weight hydroxypropylcellulose; polyethylene oxide; and a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of crospovidone, sodium starch glycolate and croscarmellose sodium; wherein the ratio of hydroxypropylcellulose to polyethylene oxide on a weight basis is between about 10:1 and 1:10.

Abstract: Levalbuterol L-tartrate affords crystals possessing properties desirable for use in a metered dose inhaler.

Abstract: Provided are controlled release pharmaceutical compositions comprising desvenlafaxine oxalate, one or more release rate controlling polymers, and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.

Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition comprising phenylephrine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an erodible layer which is for oral administration wherein the composition delivers phenylephrine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof via absorption in the colon. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a core comprising phenylephrine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an erodible layer which is in a time-dependent, pH-dependent, or colon-specific enzyme-dependent erodible layer that degrades to expose the core to release phenylephrine in the colon. In one preferred embodiment, the erodible layer encases the core. The composition optionally further comprises phenylephrine in the erodible layer or other additional layer(s).

Abstract: Methods and therapeutic compositions are disclosed for treating neurodegenerative disorders and, in particular Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, using sphingosine1-phosphate receptor modulators, such as fingolimod or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Active compound combinations of compounds of group A, particularly opioids such as (+)-(2R,3R)-1-dimethylamino-3-(3-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pentan-3-ol or a salt thereof with a physiologically tolerated acid, and compounds of group B, particularly anti-muscarine agents such as oxybutynin or a salt thereof with a physiologically tolerated acid suitable for treatment of an increased urge to urinate or urinary incontinence. Related pharmaceutical formulations and methods of treatment of an increased urge to urinate or urinary incontinence are also provided.

Abstract: An oral, aqueous-based, liquid pharmaceutical composition is provided. The composition comprises up to about 45% w/v glycerin and up to about 10% w/v sorbitol wherein the glycerin to sorbitol ratio is about 2:1 to 10:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an abuse-proofed oral dosage form with controlled release of (1R,2R)-3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl)phenol for once daily administration, which comprises the active ingredient and/or one or more of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof (A), at least one synthetic or natural polymer (C), delayed-release auxiliary substances, optionally physiologically acceptable auxiliary substances (B) and optionally a wax (D), component (C) or (D) in each case exhibiting a breaking strength of at least 500 N, preferably of at least 1000 N.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical carrier composition and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said pharmaceutical carrier composition. The pharmaceutical composition comprises: (a) at least 20% (w/w) of the composition of a sugar or a sugar alcohol; (b) one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; (c) one or more pharmaceutically active ingredients in their base form; and (d) water up to 100% (w/w). The present pharmaceutical composition is especially resistant against flocculation, clumping and/or precipitation at room temperature during prolonged time-periods such as one or more years.

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.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment and control of various conditions in an animal which comprises administering to said animal an effective amount of a immediate release composition of about 0.5% to 50% wt/wt of active ingredient together with excipients to a total of about 100%, wherein said composition dissolves in a relatively short period of time, e.g., 75 seconds or less, 5 seconds or less, or 3 seconds or less, upon administration to said animal.

Abstract: A therapeutic composition comprising: a methamphetamine precursor; a gel-forming polymer; an emulsifier with a lipid backbone; a disintegrant; and a surfactant; wherein the ratio of emulsifier to gel-forming polymer on a weight basis is between about 10:1 and 1:10.

Abstract: The novel sustained release dosage form comprising an active agent and a combination of a non-swelling pH dependent release retardant and a non swelling pH independent release retardant polymer which provides pH-independent drug release for a considerable period of time after administration.

Abstract: A drug substance with a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid addition salt of an opioid wherein said organic acid is selected from Structure A: wherein R1-R4 are independently selected from H, alkyl or substituted alkyl of 1-6 carbons, adjacent groups may be taken together to form a cyclic alkyl, cyclic alkyl-aryl, or cyclic aryl moiety; R5 is selected from H, or an alkali earth cation; R6 and R7 are independently selected from H, alkyl of 1-6 carbons, an alkali earth cation, and aryl of 6 to 12 carbons, in a number sufficient to complete the valence bonding of X, and wherein X is selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur; and wherein the drug substance has a morphology selected from amorphous and crystalline.

Abstract: The ophthalmic drug delivery vehicles provide comfort and compliance; drug solubility, residence time and permeability; and reduce side effects. In addition, the delivery vehicle can be slightly modified to provide an artificial tear formulation.

Abstract: A solid pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral administration, comprising: (a) a S1P receptor modulator; (b) a filler, and (c) a cyclodextrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sustained-release pharmaceutical formulation, in particular a multiple unit pellet tablet (MUT) formulation for oral administration comprising a plurality of sustained-release pellets. The invention further relates to sustained-release pellets wherein the active agent is an opioid. The sustained-release pellets are suitable for the preparation of a multiple unit pellet tablet formulation.

Abstract: Compositions, methods of making, and methods of using nanoclusters in which the nanoclusters comprise a plurality of nanoparticles having a core of nanoparticles arranged such that the surfaces of the nanoparticles contact adjacent nanoparticles, the nanoparticles comprise an active ingredient, and the nanocluster has a mass median aerodynamic diameter of from about 0.25 ?m to about 20 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of preparing beads coated with a water soluble drug for incorporation into a pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) preparing a supersaturated drug solution containing a desired amount of drug, which is completely saturated at a first temperature but which is supersaturated at a second temperature which is below the first temperature; and (b) coating inert beads with the drug solution, said drug solution being maintained at or below the first temperature but above the second temperature, and said beads maintained at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is less than the first temperature and wherein the solution containing the drug is supersaturated at the second temperature, as well as to the pharmaceutical compositions containing same.

Abstract: Effective methods and compositions to deter abuse of pharmaceutical products (e.g., orally administered pharmaceutical products) including but not limited to immediate release, sustained or extended release and delayed release formulations for drugs subject to abuse comprising at least 10% by weight hydroxypropylcellulose; polyethylene oxide; and a disintegrant selected from the group consisting of crospovidone, sodium starch glycolate and croscarmellose sodium; wherein the ratio of hydroxypropylcellulose to polyethylene oxide on a weight basis is between about 10:1 and 1:10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of providing pain management in a subject wherein the administration of the composition does not result in any non-central nervous system mediated systemic effect in the subject. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of administering 3-[(1S,2S)-3-(dimethylamino)-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl]-phenol in a space that is void of thrombocytes.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical dosage forms, particularly dosage forms in granular form having good palatability and capable of rapidly and completely dispersed in the mouth when orally administered.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing cutaneous facial flushing caused by systemic use of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors by topical facial dermatological application of an effective dose of a composition comprising at least one alpha adrenergic receptor agonist.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to formulations that permit the solubilization and long term, stable storage of adrenergic agonist vasoconstrictors in organic solvents. Provided herein are formulations comprising about 250 mM to about 3000 mM of an acid salt of an adrenergic agonist vasoconstrictor dissolved in a pharmaceutically acceptable topical delivery vehicle comprising a water miscible, organic solvent having a water content of less than 40% by weight. Also provide are methods for using and kits containing such formulations.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome comprising administering to the subject laquinimod as an add-on therapy to or in combination with fingolimod. This invention also provides a package and a pharmaceutical composition comprising laquinimod and fingolimod for treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome. This invention also provides laquinimod for use as an add-on therapy or in combination with fingolimod in treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome. This invention further provides use of laquinimod and fingolimod in the preparation of a combination for treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome.

Abstract: This invention concerns a synergistic combination of a topical anesthetic and wound barrier forming agent capable of providing extended analgesia of ‘significant open wounds’ (that being, for example, a laceration, surgical incision, abrasion, ulcer or burn, but not being a minor cut, scratch, sting, burn or abrasion) in which conventional management alternatives (such as suturing and/or administration of injected or systemic analgesia) are impractical, unaffordable or otherwise unavailable.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of skin erythema as exhibited in rosacea and other conditions characterized by increased erythema (redness) of the skin. These conditions exhibit dilation of blood vessels due to a cutaneous vascular hyper-reactivity. In particular, the present invention is directed to a novel composition and method for the treatment of skin erythema using ?1-adrenergic receptor (?1-adrenoceptor) agonists incorporated into cosmetic, pharmacological or dermatological compositions for topical application to the skin.

Abstract: Systems and methods for longevity, anti-aging, fatigue management, obesity, weight loss, weight management, delivery of nutraceuticals, and treating hyperglycemia, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, Attention Deficit Disorder and nicotine addiction involve synchronizing and tailoring the administration of nutraceuticals, medications and other substances (for example, stimulants) in accordance with the body's natural circadian rhythms, meal times and other factors. Improved control of blood glucose levels, extended alertness, and weight control, and counteracting of disease symptoms when they are at their worst are possible.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel hemostatic patch that may be used to control and/or arrest bleeding in patients. The patch offers an effective but also minimally invasive way to control and/or arrest bleeding in a patient. The patch comprises a mucoadhesive and a compound that causes vasoconstriction. In a preferred aspect, the patch comprises chitosan and Neuropeptide Y. Also disclosed are methods of using the novel hemostatic patch.

Abstract: Immune-modulators of formula (I) below are prepared: A pharmaceutical composition contains the immune-modulators. The pharmaceutical composition is used as a drug, especially as an immune-modulating drug. The compound can be used in treatment of immune disorders and for immune suppression. Thus, for example, the compound can be used in treating hypo-immunity, rejection after organ transplantation and auto-immune disease.

Abstract: A dissolving solid solution perforator (SSP) patch for oral cavity administration may include at least one perforator. The at least one perforator may contain a first drug and be configured to pierce an outside layer of an oral cavity for promptly delivering the first drug. The at least one perforator may penetrate an epithelium layer of the oral cavity and to deliver the antimigraine drug into blood vessels in a submucosa layer.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing resilience to the effects of stress are provided.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and compositions of stabilizing phenylephrine formations. The composition has good time-dependent stability at low temperature and has no change in its outward appearance even after having been stored at least 6 months.

Abstract: Drug substances comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable organic acid addition salt of amine containing pharmaceutically active compounds useful for the treatment of a therapeutic ailment administration and exhibiting prophylactic properties when employed in non-therapeutic administration.

Abstract: A novel amine compound represented by the following formula (I), which is superior in immunosuppressive action, rejection suppressive action and the like, and shows reduced side effects such as bradycardia and the like, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, or hydrates thereof, or solvate, as well as a pharmaceutical composition containing this compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. wherein R is a hydrogen atom or P(?O)(OH)2, X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y is CH2CH2 or CH?CH, R1 is cyano or alkyl having a carbon number of 1 to 4 and substituted by a halogen atom(s), R2 is alkyl having a carbon number of 1 to 4 and optionally substituted by a hydroxyl group(s) or a halogen atom(s), R3 and R4 may be the same or different and each is a hydrogen atom or alkyl having a carbon number of 1 to 4, and n is 5-8.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating pain disorders including neuropathic and inflammatory pain and to methods to reduce or eliminate nociceptive tolerance induced by opiate analgesic use by administering an agent that suppresses or blocks S1P biological activity.

Abstract: Slow-release excipients which comprise an association of at least one glycogen and at least one alginate with an alkaline-earth metal salt are useful for the preparation of slow-release pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: Phenylephrine particles suitable for solid, semi solid or liquid dosage forms are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical combinations comprising at least one S1P receptor agonist, as well as a method for treating demyelinating diseases, e.g. multiple sclerosis or disorders associated therewith or Guillain-Barré syndrome, comprising co-administration, e.g. concomitantly or in sequence, of a therapeutically effective amount of a) an S1P receptor agonist, and b) at least one co-agent shown to have clinical activity against at least one symptom of a demyelinating disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an immediate release and extended release capsule or capsule fill which mitigates the abuse of abuse-susceptible active pharmaceutical ingredients by direct intravenous injection. The fill comprises a parenteral abuse resistant liquid formulation which when mixed with water and heated, results in a turbid, viscous or bubbling mixture that is not injectable with a standard insulin syringe. The abuse-susceptible active pharmaceutical ingredient is selected from the group consisting of opiates, opioids, tranquillizers, stimulants and narcotics.

Abstract: A liquid composition is provided. The composition includes at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient dissolved in a liquid carrier system. The liquid carrier includes polyethylene glycol and a co-solvent selected from the group consisting of: propylene glycol, glycerin, and a sugar alcohol. The composition is essentially dye tree, present as a single-phase at room temperature, and optionally contains water.

Abstract: Phenylephrine particles suitable for solid, semi solid or liquid dosage forms are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are preparations and formulations of high thermodynamic activity lipophilic associations (LA), in which there is pairing between an ionizable pharmaceutical agent and a lipophilic species having ionic characteristics opposite to that of the pharmaceutical agent. Such lipophilic associations manifest high thermodynamic activity, as evidenced by their being predominantly in a liquid phase at room temperature or solvated in a lower-than-water dielectric solvent. Further the pharmaceutical agent being solubilized means that dissolution is not rate limiting to transmucosal absorption. This LA or LA-solvate is formulated into a low dielectric dosage form, from whence, upon the dosage form's hydration, the pharmaceutical agent is driven through the mucosal tissue and into systemic circulation. The invention therefore provides an enhanced transmucosal drug delivery system for ionizable pharmaceutical agents at or near physiological pH.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention include methods for detecting in vitro the presence in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and in serum or plasma, of antibodies reactive to and of lymphocytes that are responsive to CNS antigens associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). These CNS antigens include, but are not limited to whole brain lysate and the myelin antigens myelin basic protein (MBP), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG), MOG peptides (MOGps), proteolipid protein (PLP), and PLP peptides (PLPps). Stimulating PBMCs from patients with MS by CNS antigens cause B-lymphocytes to produce antibodies specific for CNS antigen, and causes T-lymphocytes to produce T-lymphocyte-specific cytokines, including interferon gamma (IFN-y), interleukin-2 (IL-2), or interleukin-17 (IL-17). In contrast, stimulating PBMCs from subjects without MS do not produce such responses.

Abstract: A topical anorectal composition includes trimethylsiloxysilicate; at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, alkyl- and alkoxy-dimethicone copolyol, polysorbate and a combination thereof; a non-polar volatile siloxane solvent; at least 15% (w/w) water; and a pharmaceutical agent selected from the group consisting of pramoxine, phenylephrine, hydrocortisone, salicylic acid, nitroglycerine, sildenafil, or their salts and combinations thereof, wherein the composition is sufficiently designed to dry within 60 seconds after application to the anorectal mucosa to form a dried composition, and wherein the dried composition forms: a flexible film, wherein the flexible film closely follows irregularities of the body surface as well as movement of the body surface, and (ii) a durable film, wherein the durable film does not crack or flake off and remains intact for more than 12 hours giving release of the pharmaceutical agent for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A tau aggregation inhibitor reduces tau aggregation in cells. The tau aggregation inhibitor can include a catechol structure-containing compound or a salt thereof, and the catechol structure-containing compound can be one of isoprenaline, dopamine, dobutamine, levodopa, levodopa/carbidopa, trimetoquinol, hexoprenaline, methyldopa, and droxidopa. One example of the catechol structure-containing compound is isoprenaline, which can be d-enantiomer of isoprenaline or d/l-racemic mixture of isoprenaline. Tauopathies to be prevented or treated by the inhibitor include AD, Down's syndrome, Pick's disease, corticobasal degeneration, and progressive supranuclear palsy.

Abstract: An anti-tumoral compound for the localized treatment of neoplastic pathologies of malignant kind that cannot be surgically removed or with a high risk of local recurrence, includes: a bicomponent injectable biologic glue; an antineoplastic substance; and an epinephrine-based solution. The compound may be used as an independent therapeutic treatment, as it allows to treat tumoral masses that are not surgically removable, or as a therapeutic treatment complementary to surgical removal or to known ablative techniques (laser, radiofrequency, microwaves, etc.) for a maximization of the efficiency of therapies reducing the risk of neoplastic relapses in the original surgical site. A process for the production of the antitumor compound is also described.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of use of certain compounds that are useful for treating certain symptoms of endocrine disturbances, and in particular those associated with hot flashes.