Abstract: Compositions containing polymetal complexes are useful in treating anorectal disorders.

Abstract: Methods for treating melanoma in a subject in need thereof are disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of deoxyelephantopin or an analogue thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of inhibiting proliferation, migration and/or metastasis of melanoma cells in a subject in need thereof are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for reducing side effects of an anti-cancer agent in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising (a1) a fungicidal triazole; and (b1) ethoxylated 2-propylheptanol having a mole average degree of ethoxylation from 7.5 to 8.5, to kits comprising the triazole and alcohol alkoxylate in separate containers, as well as to their uses in the agricultural field. The present invention also relates to use of ethoxylated 2-propylheptanol having a degree of ethoxylation from 7.5 to 8.5 as adjuvant and surfactant safener.

Abstract: The use of human erythropoietin (EPO) to prevent or treat endothelial injury due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, mechanical trauma, or to a disease state which damages the endothelium (such as inflammation, heart disease or cancer) is described. The use of EPO in conjunction with the administration of chemotherapeutic agents is described.

Abstract: An anticancer agent containing platinum preparation, humic substances, water and sodium chloride. Potassium tetrachloroplatinate is used as a platinum compound and lignohumic acid ammonium salts are used as humic substances taken in the following ratio of components per 1 ml of solution: lignohumic acid ammonium salts 0.18-0.22 mg potassium tetrachloroplatinate 0.020-0.040 mg sodium chloride isotonic solution 0.97-0.99 ml distilled water up to 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the dye methylene blue (MB) or a related compound to prevent or reverse an exaggerated hemodynamic reaction in animals in need thereof, including humans. More specifically, the present invention concerns the use of MB or a related compound to prevent or reverse hypotension, unstable angina, myocardial infarction or shock caused by the concomitant ingestion of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, such as sildenafil citrate, and a NO-donor, such as L-arginine, or an organic nitrate, such as nitroglycerin.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma which comprises an angiotensin II antagonist and at least one compound selected from an adrenaline receptor blocker, a prostaglandin and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor; and a method for the prophylaxis or treatment of glaucoma by administering the composition to a patient.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer is provided comprising administering an amount of etodolac or analog theteof to a subject afflicted with leukemia that is effective to reduce the viability and/or to sensitize leukemia cells to an anti-cancer agent.

Abstract: A composition that will substantially reduce the deleterious effects of alcohol on the body and substantially reduce the side effects associated with hangovers (i.e. headaches, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, etc) when taken as recommended. The composition includes an effective amount of (I)-glycine, (I)-glutathione, thiamine, magnesium, selenium, molybdenum. Other vitamins, mineral compounds, flavoring, coloring, and solubility agents may also be added.

Abstract: Several lines of evidence have shown a role for the nitric oxide (NO)/cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) signaling pathway in the development of spinal hyperalgesia. However, the roles of effectors for cGMP are not fully understood in the processing of pain in the spinal cord. cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) I? but not PKGI? was localized in the neuronal bodies and processes, and was distributed primarily in the superficial laminae of the spinal cord. Intrathecal administration of an inhibitor of PKGI?, Rp-8-[(4-Chlorophenyl)thio]-cGMPS triethylamine, produces significant antinociception. Moreover, PKGI? protein expression was dramatically increased in the lumbar spinal cord after noxious stimulation. This upregulation of PKGI? expression was completely blocked not only by a neuronal NO synthase inhibitor, and a soluble guanylate cyclase inhibitor, but also by an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, MK-801.

Abstract: A method of administration of a thiol-based chemoprotectant agent including NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and STS (sodium thiosulfate) that markedly affects biodistribution and protects against injury from diagnostic or therapeutic intra-arterial procedures. A method for treating or mitigating the side effects of cytotoxic cancer therapy for tumors located in the head or neck and brain tumors. The thiol-based chemoprotectant agent is administered intra-arterially with rapid and first pass uptake in organs and tissues other than the liver.

Abstract: Methods of treating fungal conditions and onychomycosis are described which include administration of a safe and effective amount of urea in a topical formulation to an affected area on the skin or around a nail of a patient in need of treatment.

Abstract: Oral rinse and dentifrice compositions, comprising a phenolic selected from the group consisting of menthol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, thymol, triclosan, and mixtures thereof; and a cyclodextrin selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl ?-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl ?-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl ?-cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl ?-cyclodextrin, ?-cyclodextrin, methyl ?-cyclodextrin, and mixtures thereof. These compositions are useful in retarding the development of plaque, treating gingivitis, and in treating the presence of micro-organisms in the oral cavity.

Abstract: An antitumor combination comprising a stilbene derivative and an anticancer compound selected from the group consisting of taxanes, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, vinca alkaloids, platinum compounds, epidophylloptoxins, and antibiotics as the active ingredients is provided. Methods of using these pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of solid carcinomas and the like are also provided.

Abstract: A use of (S)-(?)-?-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of particular disease and new pharmaceutical compositions comprising (S)-(?)-?-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide.

Abstract: We have discovered that the administration of a G1 and/or S phase drug such as ?-lapachone in combination with a G2/M drug such as a taxane derivative such as paclitaxel resulted in a greater than additive (i.e., synergistic) reduction in the number of tumors (and tumor volume) as compared with the administration of these agents alone. In addition, no signs of toxicity or weight loss were observed. The present invention relates to a method for treating a mammalian tumor using combinations such as a taxane derivative, preferably paclitaxel, and a ?-lapachone, or a derivative or analog thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination comprising an amount of mirtazapine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, and an amount of gepirone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, optionally in association with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, whereby the amount of gepirone and the amount of mirtazapine are such that the effect of the composition is more favourable than the added effects of the amounts of each drug separately. This combination can be used in the treatment of depression and related disorders, whereby the invention also provides for a new method of treatment of depression and related disorders.

Abstract: A taurolidine composition includes an aqueous solution containing about 1.5-3% by weight taurolidine, the solution containing a stability-enhancing effective amount of at least one physiologically acceptable electrolyte, such that the solution is substantially isotonic.

Abstract: Antineoplastic drug modulators are described. The specific modulators referred to are propargylamines which can enhance the cytotoxic effects of antineoplastic drugs on cancer cells while protecting normal cells from damage. The propargylamine modulators can be used to increase the selectivity and effectiveness of conventional antineoplastic drugs, to reduce the unwanted side-effects of cancer chemotherapy, to improve effectiveness of cancer chemotherapy, to improve treatment of cancers for which treatment is otherwise ineffective, to improve therapy of cancers otherwise unresponsive or poorly responsive due to drug-resistance and/or toxicity limited treatment regimens and to render effective chemotherapy for previously untreatable cancers.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating cancer, comprising administering (1) a farnesyl protein transferase inhibitor in conjunction with (2) an additional Ras signaling pathway inhibitor to induce cancer cell death and tumor regression.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating a tumor in a warm-blooded animal by administering an anti-tumor effective amount of tegafur, uracil, folinic acid, paclitaxel and carboplatin.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating multidrug resistance in refractory tumor cells comprising administering (1) a P-glycoprotein inhibitor in conjunction with (2) an antineoplastic agent.

Abstract: Methods of treating tumors in a mammal, especially a human that has demonstrated resistance to other chemotherapeutic agents, is disclosed. Specifically, methods of the present invention are effective in tumors that have initially been unresponsive to taxane therapy, or have developed resistance during the course of treatment. The methods of the present invention comprise administering epothilone derivatives selected from those represented by the formula: The subject epothilone derivatives are advantageous in addition to their enhanced potency and effectiveness against tumors that have demonstrated resistance to therapy with taxane oncology agents in that they are efficacious upon oral administration.

Abstract: A method of treating onychomycosis is described which includes administration of an effective amount of urea in a topical formulation to an infected area around a nail of a patient.

Abstract: We have surprisingly discovered that the administration of a G1 and/or S phase drug such as &bgr;-lapachone in combination with a G2/M drug such as a taxame derivative such as paclitaxel resulted in an unexpected greater than additive (i.e., synergistic) reduction in the number of tumors (and tumor volume) as compared with the administration of these agents alone. In addition, no signs of toxicity or weight loss were observed. The present invention relates to a method for treating a mammalian tumor using combinations such as a taxane derivative, preferably paclitaxel, and a &bgr;-lapachone, or a derivative or analog thereof.

Abstract: Enhancement of T-cell proliferation in a host inhibition is provided by administering 2′-deoxyguanosine and/or prodrug thereof and a PNP inhibitor. The PNP inhibitor has a Ki value of 50 nanomoles or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for treating leukemia in a host that has been previously treated with a Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor comprising administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the formula I: wherein B is cytosine or 5-fluorocytosine and R is selected from H, monophosphate, diphosphate, triphosphate, carbonyl substituted with a C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C6-10 aryl, and and where in each Rc is independently selected from the group comprising H, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl an hydroxy protecting group.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of a combination of CCI-779 and EKB-569 in the treatment of neoplasms.

Abstract: This invention provides a dosage form and a method of administering an anti-tumor composition comprising tegafur, uracil and folinic acid to potentiate the coadministration of oxaliplatin.

Abstract: Therapeutic formulations and methods for treating erectile dysfunction with a misoprostol compound in a subject are provided, a method comprising: obtaining a therapeutic formulation having an effective dose of a misoprostol compound in an excipient carrier; and applying the therapeutic formulation topically to the subject.

Abstract: A method of treating pain with acetaminophen comprises the concurrent administration of an azapirone such as buspirone. This combination of agents surprisingly results in a strengthened analgesic response characterized by rapid onset, greater pain relief, and a longer duration of action.

Abstract: Compositions including zinc compounds and select amino acids in a carrier base, and methods of skin treatment with such compositions, are described. The compositions are useful for healing skin and minimizing the irritation incurred from contact with the zinc compound without loss of zinc availability during absorption into the integument.

Abstract: Dithiocarbamate, particularly tetraethylthiuram disulfide, and thiocarbamate anions strongly inhibit the growth of cancer cells of a variety of cell types. Such inhibitory effect is enhanced by heavy metal ions such as copper ions, cytokines and ceruloplasmin. A method is presented for using tetraethylthiuram disulfide to reduce tumor growth, and to potentiate the effect of other anticancer agents.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an unexpected synergistic combination of known antineoplastic agents which provides unexpectedly greater efficacy than the single agents alone. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method of treating neoplasia in a subject in need of treatment, by administering to the subject an amount of paclitaxel effective to treat the neoplasia, in combination with an amount of discodermolide effective to treat the neoplasia, wherein a synergistic antineoplastic effect results. The present invention further provides a synergistic combination of antineoplastic agents, comprising an effective antineoplastic amount of paclitaxel and an effective antineoplastic amount of discodermolide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic method for the treatment of cancer which comprises administering to a mammalian specie in need thereof a synergistically, therapeutically effective amount of: (1) at least agent selected from the group consisting of cytotoxic agents and cytostatic agents, and (2) a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition for the synergistic treatment of cancer which comprises at least one agent selected from the group consisting of antiproliferative cytotoxic agents and antiproliferative cytostatic agents, a compound of formula I, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method of treating cancer in a patient deficient in p53 tumor suppression gene is described herein by administering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount if a polyamine such as DENSPM in combination with an anticancer agent. Also described is a method of selecting patients for cancer treatment with a polyamine, for example, DENSPM.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising decursin and its uses as a nephrotoxicity inhibitor, an antineoplastic agent, an antidiabetic agent, and as a cancer-cell differentiation induction agent are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating or inhibiting an estrogen receptor positive carcinoma in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises providing said mammal with an effective amount of a combination of a rapamycin and an antiestrogen.

Abstract: A method of treating pain with acetaminophen comprises the concurrent administration of buspirone. This combination of agents surprisingly results in a morphine-like analgesic response characterized by rapid onset, greater pain relief, and a longer duration of action.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of controlling iron overload in a patient in need thereof. The present invention particularly relates to methods of treating hemochromatosis and other causes of iron overload.

Abstract: A composition and method for the treatment of cerebral ischemia is disclosed, the composition is a mixture of caffeine and alcohol and is used to treat cerebral ischemia by administering to a subject in need thereof a dose of an effective amount of caffeine and at least a effective amount of an alcohol or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process of treating a subject that is undergoing methylphenidate therapy and concomitant therapy with another drug undergoes or interferes with P450 metabolism, wherein the methylphenidate is d-threo-methylphenidate.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising idebenone in synergistic combination with nimodipine for the treatment of cognitive disorders of cerebrovascular origin.

Abstract: Exogenous L-carnitine in the form of an equimolar amount of L-carnitine acid fumarate is administered to reduce increased volume and fluidity of stools and frequency of bowel movements relative to their usual pattern brought about by the administration of exogenous L-carnitine. Preferably nutritionally dietetically or therapeutically effective amount of L-carnitine acid fumarate is administered orally in the form of a tablet pill, capsule or powder.

Abstract: A method of treating and/or preventing renal dysfunction in a patient, such as renal colic or contrast nephropathy by administering to a patient, a compound of the formula: is described herein. Administration of dyphylline in a sustained release oral dosage form is preferred.

Abstract: Methods are provided for conducting surgical procedures in a patient wherein, during the surgical procedure, autonomous ventricular electrical conductivity and escape beats are reversibly and transiently suppressed to facilitate the surgical procedure. Also provided are compositions which are capable of inducing ventricular asystole in a patient. The compositions may include an AV node blocker. In one embodiment, compositions including an atrioventricular (AV) node blocker and a &bgr;-blocker are provided, wherein the &bgr;-blocker is present in an amount sufficient to substantially reduce the amount of AV node blocker required to induce ventricular asystole in the patient. The compositions and methods may be used for inducing temporary ventricular asystole in a beating heart, and to facilitate the performance of a variety of surgical techniques, including minimally invasive microsurgical techniques.

Abstract: A method of treating a host using taxol comprising administering granulocyte colony-stimulating factor to the host being treated with taxol. The present inventive method allows for increased levels of taxol to be administered to the host in the treatment of various conditions, particularly with respect to ovarian tumors.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of a combination of CCI-779 and EKB-569 in the treatment of neoplasms.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of a combination of CCI-779 and EKB-569 in the treatment of neoplasms.

Abstract: Methods of treating tumors in a mammal, especially a human that has demonstrated resistance to other chemotherapeutic agents, is disclosed. Specifically, methods of the present invention are effective in tumors that have initially been unresponsive to taxane therapy, or have developed resistance during the course of treatment. The methods of the present invention comprise administering epothilone derivatives selected from those represented by the formula: The subject epothilone derivatives are advantageous in addition to their enhanced potency and effectiveness against tumors that have demonstrated resistance to therapy with taxane oncology agents in that they are efficacious upon oral administration.