Coated Capsules Patents (Class 424/463)
  • Publication number: 20140308347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are cationic vancomycin analogues and their compositions. Method of making the compounds and their use as medicament for the treatment of bacterial infection are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CENTRE FOR ADVANCED
    Inventors: Jayanta Haldar, Yarlagadda Venkateswarlu, Padma Akkapeddi
  • Patent number: 8858991
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are controlled-release oral pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising MGBG, and their application for the improved treatment of diseases with reduced side effects and/or longer time at maximum concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Pathologica LLC
    Inventors: John McKearn, Jeremy Blitzer
  • Publication number: 20140302135
    Abstract: A microparticle comprising a pesticidal agent encapsulated within a polymer coating, the polymer coating comprising an oil-soluble dye wherein the oil-soluble dye and the polymer coating increases the pesticidal agent's ability to withstand UV radiation, a method of manufacturing the microparticle and a method of using the microparticle to control pests
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: STC.UNM
    Inventors: Ravi Durvasula, Adam Forshaw
  • Patent number: 8852636
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to drug dosage forms that release an agent that raises the pH of a patient's gastrointestinal tract, followed by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The dosage form is designed so that the NSAID is not released until the intragastric pH has been raised to a safe level. The invention also encompasses methods of treating patients by administering this coordinated release, gastroprotective, antiarthritic/analgesic combination unit dosage form to achieve pain and symptom relief with a reduced risk of developing gastrointestinal damage such as ulcers, erosions and hemorrhages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Pozen Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Plachetka
  • Publication number: 20140294951
    Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of and related diagnostics and computer-implementable systems that relate to, the treatment of a variety of metabolic syndromes, including hyperlipidemia, weight gain, obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, atherosclerosis, fatty liver diseases and certain chronic inflammatory states. In an additional aspect of the invention, compositions and methods of treatment are calibrated to the ileal brake response to surgical intervention e.g. RYGB, as both activate the ileal brake, which acts in the gastrointestinal tract and the liver of a mammal to control metabolic syndrome manifestations and thereby reverse or ameliorate the cardiovascular damage (atherosclerosis, hypertension, lipid accumulation, and the like) resulting from progression of metabolic syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph M. Fayad, Jerome Schentag
  • Patent number: 8846100
    Abstract: A multiple pulsed dose drug delivery system for pharmaceutically active amphetamine salts, comprising a pharmaceutically active amphetamine salt covered with an immediate-release coating and a pharmaceutically active amphetamine salt covered with an enteric coating wherein the immediate release coating and the enteric coating provide for multiple pulsed dose delivery of the pharmaceutically active amphetamine salt. The product can be composed of either one or a number of beads in a dosage form, including either capsule, tablet, or sachet method for administering the beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Shire LLC
    Inventors: Amir Shojaei, Stephanie Read, Richard A. Couch, Paul Hodgkins
  • Patent number: 8840923
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Aziende Chimiche Riunite Angelini Francesco A.C.R.A.F. S.p.A.
    Inventors: Vincenzo Russo, Elisa Liberati, Nicola Cazzolla, Leonardo Marchitto, Lorella Ragni
  • Publication number: 20140271843
    Abstract: Biocompatible hydrogel capsules encapsulating mammalian cells having a diameter of greater than 1 mm, and optionally a cell free core, are disclosed which have reduced fibrotic overgrowth after implantation in a subject. Methods of treating a disease in a subject are also disclosed that involve administering a therapeutically effective amount of the disclosed encapsulated cells to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Minglin Ma, Daniel G. Anderson, Robert S. Langer, Omid Veiseh, Arturo Jose Vegas, Joshua Charles Doloff
  • Publication number: 20140271846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel gastroretentive dosage systems, in particular, a floating capsule which releases the drug without any lag time and which remains buoyant for a sufficient period of time in the stomach. Further, the invention relates to the process of preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited
    Inventors: Varinder Kumar, Shavej Ahmad, Romi Barat Singh
  • Publication number: 20140271845
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions in unit dose form comprising a hollow substrate and one or more coatings on the hollow substrate, wherein at least one coating comprises at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Cerovene, Inc.
    Inventors: Manish S. SHAH, Ray J. DiFalco
  • Publication number: 20140271844
    Abstract: Compositions, dietary supplement compositions, and topical compositions including activated fatty acids and methods for using activated fatty acids to treat a variety of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Raymond A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140248343
    Abstract: An abuse resistant oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising: a barrier layer, comprising a first polymer; a diffusion layer, comprising a second polymer, substantially covering the barrier layer, wherein the diffusion layer is bonded to the barrier layer and comprises a drug that is substantially homogeneously distributed within the second polymer and diffuses from the diffusion layer within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; and optionally an expansion layer comprising an expandable polymer, wherein the expansion layer is substantially covered by the barrier layer. Methods of making the same and methods of using the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Inspirion Delivery Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manish S. SHAH, Ray J. DiFalco
  • Publication number: 20140248342
    Abstract: The invention relates to iron(III) complex compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them for the use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of iron deficiency symptoms and iron deficiency anemias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Vifor (International) AG
    Inventors: Thomas Bark, Wilm Buhr, Susanna Burckhardt, Michael Burgert, Camillo Canclini, Franz Dürrenberger, Felix Funk, Peter Geisser, Aris Kalogerakis, Simona Mayer, Erik Philipp, Stefan Reim, Diana Sieber, Jörg Schmitt, Katrin Schwarz, Jürgen Klotz
  • Publication number: 20140248344
    Abstract: An abuse resistant oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising: a barrier layer, comprising a first polymer; a diffusion layer, comprising a second polymer, substantially covering the barrier layer, wherein the diffusion layer is bonded to the barrier layer and comprises a drug that is substantially homogeneously distributed within the second polymer and diffuses from the diffusion layer within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; and optionally an expansion layer comprising an expandable polymer, wherein the expansion layer is substantially covered by the barrier layer. Methods of making the same and methods of using the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: lnspirion Delivery Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manish S. SHAH, Ray J. DiFalco
  • Publication number: 20140242165
    Abstract: A biocompatible carrier for delivery of a therapeutic substance or an active agent is disclosed. The carrier contains a bioadhesive material allowing for increased residence time of the active agent at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Wouter E. Roorda
  • Publication number: 20140242164
    Abstract: Nutraceutical compositions for improved administration of important phytochemicals from pomegranate to a human or animal. More particularly, enables oral or enteral dosage forms containing phytochemicals from pomegranate for administering on a routine basis. In at least one instance the natural contents of a pomegranate are encapsulated into a pill form or concentrated juice that provides for more efficient administration than eating a pomegranate but contains the same key ingredients present in the fruit. Enables the recipient to receive the benefits of the fruit but allows for the dosages to be taken in pill or concentrated juice form. Composition is chemically similar or equal to a natural pomegranate but is in a powder, pill or concentrated liquid form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: POM Wonderful, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Anderson, Mark Dreher
  • Publication number: 20140242163
    Abstract: Methods of nighttime administration of amantadine to reduce sleep disturbances in patient undergoing treatment with amantadine are described, as well as compositions of extended release amantadine that are suitable for nighttime administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory T. Went, Gayatri Sathyan, Kavita Vermani, Gangadhara Ganapati, Michael Coffee, Efraim Shek, Ashok Katdare
  • Patent number: 8815284
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sustained release drug delivery systems, medical devices incorporating said systems, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. The inventive systems feature bioerodible drug delivery devices that include biocompatible solid and biocompatible fluid compositions to achieve desired sustained release drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: pSivida US, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Guo, Jianbing Chen, Dongling Su, Paul Ashton
  • Publication number: 20140234414
    Abstract: There is provided inter alia a pharmaceutical dosage form for oral administration comprising a sanglifehrin as active ingredient in which the sanglifehrin active ingredient is protected from acid degradation in the stomach environment following oral administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew Alan Gregory, Steven James Moss
  • Publication number: 20140234413
    Abstract: A caged platinum nanocluster complex is disclosed. The complex comprises (a) an amine-terminated dendrimer; and (b) a platinum nanocluster comprising platinum oxides, the platinum nanocluster being confined inside of the amine-terminated dendrimer. The complex exhibits cytotoxicity to cancer cells. A double-caged platinum nanocluster complex is also disclosed, which comprises polyethylene glycol (PEG) coated on the surface of a dendrimer caged platinum nanocluster complex. The double-caged caged platinum nanocluster complex comprises pH-sensitive bonds on the surface thereof. Also disclosed are methods of preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTES
    Inventor: Shu-Yi LIN
  • Publication number: 20140227358
    Abstract: The present invention provides various pharmaceutical compositions comprising an S1P receptor modulator, e.g. an S1P receptor agonist. In one aspect, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition having a coating. In other aspects, rapid disintegrating compositions are provided. In a further aspect, a pharmaceutical composition which is free of sugar alcohols is provided. In another aspect, the invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a coating comprising an S1P receptor modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Michael AMBUHL, Jutta BEYER, Begona CARRENO-GOMEZ, Colleen RUEGGER, Stephen VALAZZA
  • Publication number: 20140212486
    Abstract: The invention relates to a purified Isometheptene compound comprising the structure according to Formula (I), or a hydrochloride, or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof. In particular, the disclosure relates to the synthesis, purification and characterization of an Isometheptene isomer mucate crystal 2, wherein the Isometheptene isomer 2 is stereochemically characterized as (R)-enantiomer, respectively. The Isometheptene (R)-enantiomer activity indicates a selective centrally acting selective ligand for Imidazoline subtype 1 (I1) receptor sites; and more specifically, the disclosure provides an antihypertensive composition for treatment of migraine and other neurovascular or neurogenic pain from abdominal distress. (R)-Isometheptene enantiomer or isomer 2 may be an anti-hypertensive agent with lower side effects than the racemate form. Therefore (R)-Isometheptene is believed to be effective against episodic tension-type headaches (ETTH).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: TONIX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: SETH LEDERMAN, BRUCE DAUGHERTY, LELAND J. GERSHELL, DARRYL RIDEOUT, ANDREW KAWASAKI
  • Publication number: 20140212485
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee HONIGBERG, Erik Verner, Zhengying Pan
  • Publication number: 20140207105
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for delivering antigens to the lymphatic system in doses that desensitize patients to future exposure to antigens have been developed. Rapid desensitization is achieved by introducing small quantities of antigen into the lymphatic system. In preferred embodiments, the compositions are administered to yield therapeutically effective levels of antigen within the lymph, where macrophages reside in the greatest concentration, by intradermal administration, using for example, microneedles or microparticles, oral administration, using for example, enteric coated capsules or tablets, or autologous transfusion. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions for delivering antigens orally achieve uptake by the Peyer's patches of the small intestines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: PEROSPHERE, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan E. Laulicht, Sasha H. Bakhru, Solomon S. Steiner, Edith Mathiowitz
  • Patent number: 8784886
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions in unit dose form comprising capsules containing one or more first active pharmaceutical ingredient in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, coated with one or more second active pharmaceutical ingredients, wherein the unit dose form is a pharmaceutical grade finished dosage form, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline, LLC
    Inventors: Abdel Fawzy, George Bobotas
  • Publication number: 20140199391
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to novel soluble forms of planar ring structured organic compounds including flavonoids, and their production. The invention also includes the use of these novel formulations of planar ring structured organic compounds in the preparation of formulations and products. The invention also relates to a wide variety of applications of the formulations of the invention. The subject invention includes novel soluble forms and various formulations of flavonoids. Further, the invention includes novel methods of manufacturing the flavonoid formulations. The invention also relates to a wide variety of applications of the flavonoid formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: API Genesis, LLC
    Inventor: Philip J. BIRBARA
  • Publication number: 20140178311
    Abstract: A method for administering an active pharmaceutical agent (APA) is provided that includes the steps of: a) providing a medicine having a dose of at least one APA and at least one active botanical agent (ABA) or dietary supplement; and b) dosing the APA within the medicine such that within each subsequent dose of the medicine, the amount of the APA decreases and the amount of the ABA increases, or remains the same, or decreases relative to an earlier amount. A trace of the APA may or may not remain in the pill toward the end of medicine application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Joshua D. Levine, Robert A. Levine
  • Publication number: 20140171311
    Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: William C. Lo, James E. Hunter, Gerald B. Watson, Akshay Patny, Pravin S. Iyer, Joshodeep Boruwa
  • Publication number: 20140171310
    Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: William C. Lo, James E. Hunter, Gerald B. Watson, Akshay Patny, Pravin S. Iyer, Joshodeep Boruwa
  • Publication number: 20140171308
    Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: William C. Lo, James E. Hunter, Gerald B. Watson, Akshay Patny, Pravin S. Iyer, Joshodeep Boruwa
  • Publication number: 20140154315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to preparations of substances in hydrophobic solvents in which they would not normally be soluble and to processes for obtaining these preparations. In particular, the invention relates to preparations of hydrophilic species in hydrophobic solvents such as oils. The use of these preparations as vaccines and in pharmaceutical compositions is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: VAXCINE LTD.
    Inventor: Roger New
  • Publication number: 20140147499
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Johannes BARTHOLOMÄUS, Heinrich KUGELMANN, Elisabeth ARKENAU-MARIC
  • Publication number: 20140141069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ?-guanidinopropionic acid for the prevention and/or treatment of hypertension associated with high baseline creatine kinase levels, not necessarily associated with hyperglycemia, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, insulin insensitivity, hyperamilinemia, excess adiposity or hyperlipidemia, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective dosage of a pharmaceutical composition comprising ?-guanidinopropionic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Lizzy Maritza Brewster
  • Publication number: 20140141077
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a use for treating and preventing inflammation related disorder of a composition containing a drug and hyaluronic acid (HA) or HA mixture, whereas the HA or the HA mixture as a delivery vehicle can be a formulation including at least two HAs having different average molecular weights. The composition has been demonstrated to be capable of reducing the therapeutic dose of a drug on the treatment and prevention of inflammation related disorders is acute inflammatory disease, chronic obstructed pulmonary disease, coeliac disease, conjunctivitis, otitis, allergic rhinitis, gingivitis, aphthous ulcer, bronchitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagitis, gastritis, enteritis, peptic ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), intestinal inflammation or allergy, urethritis, cystitis, vaginitis, proctitis, eosinophilic gastroenteritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Aihol Corporation
    Inventor: Shyh-Shyan Lin
  • Patent number: 8728520
    Abstract: A biocompatible capsule comprising a biological material encapsulated by a covalently stabilized coating and a method of making the same are disclosed. The biological material can be a material selected from the group consisting of cells, such as islets of Langerhans, pharmaceuticals, and biological agents. The coating can be formed by reacting an alginate-[polyalkylene glycol (PAG)-X1]n, and a multi-functional PAG-X2, to form covalent bonds, wherein n is an integer greater than 0, a first one of X1 and X2 is N3, and a second one of X1 and X2 is selected from the group consisting of: wherein R1=CH3, CH2CH3, CH(CH3)2, R2=N(CH3)2, OCH3, OH, CH3, H, F, Cl, Br or NO2, and R3=OCH3, CH3, H, F, Cl or NO2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: University of Miami
    Inventors: Cherie Stabler, Kerim Gattas-Asfura, Kristina Finn, Camillo Ricordi, Hernan R Rengifo
  • Publication number: 20140112986
    Abstract: Novel testosterone formulations are disclosed where testosterone is incorporated into a phospholipid/cholesterol system to produce a proliposomal powder dispersion. The proliposomal powder dispersions of the invention may be formulated with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients to form pharmaceutical compositions. Enterically coated oral dosage forms are disclosed as are methods of treatment for testosterone replacement therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicants: TESORX PHARMA, LLC, WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Inventors: Guru V. BETAGERI, Ramachandran THIRUCOTE, Veeran Gowda KADAJJI
  • Publication number: 20140105974
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions and methods for encapsulating biomaterials such as cells to prevent immune responses. In certain embodiments the disclosure relates to capsules comprising a cell or cells gelled in alginate coated with a layer that prevents migration of immune molecules to the cell surface and an outer capsule layer comprising non-immunogenic material optionally containing immunosuppressive agents. In certain embodiments, the cells are capable of generating insulin that emanates from the capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Collin J. Weber, Susan A. Safley, Kereen S. Gordon, Nicholas E. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20140105975
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel coating compositions for application to solid dosage forms such as tablets or caplets, solid dosage forms coated with the composition, and methods of preparing said coating compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Capsugel Belgium NV
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Scott, Dominique Cade, Frederic Hoehn, Ewart Thomas Cole
  • Patent number: 8697123
    Abstract: The invention relates to medicine and chemico-pharmaceutical industry. A medication for treating human hyperplastic and inflammatory diseases containing 3,3?-diindolylmethane as an active agent and a carrier containing a mixture of cod-liver oil and at least one polysorbate at the following proportions of the components in mass %: 3,3?-diindolylmethane ?1-20 cod-liver oil 10-20 polysorbate the balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Zakrytoye akstionernoye obschestvo “VELES FARMA”
    Inventor: Vsevolod Ivanovich Kiselev
  • Patent number: 8691545
    Abstract: Bone cages are disclosed including devices for biocompatible implantation. The structures of bone are useful for providing living cells and tissues as well as biologically active molecules to subjects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Ed Harlow, Edward K. Y. Jung, Robert Langer, Eric C. Leuthardt, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8685446
    Abstract: The invention relates to microcapsules, and a continuous micro-encapsulation water-in-oil-in-water microencapsulation process through in situ and interfacial polymerization of the emulsion. The formulation comprises a continuous water phase having a dispersion of microcapsules which contain oil drops and wherein the inside of each oil phase drop—containing optionally oil-soluble materials—there is a dispersion of water, or aqueous extract or water dispersible material or water soluble material. The oil drops are encapsulated with a polymerisable material of natural origin. Such microcapsules are appropriated for spray-dry processes, to be used as dry powder, lyophilised, self-emulsifiable powder, gel, cream and any liquid form. The active compounds included in the microcapsules are beneficial to the health and other biological purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventors: Victor Casana-Giner, Miguel Gimeno-Sierra, Barbara Gimeno-Sierra, Martha Moser
  • Publication number: 20140072627
    Abstract: A composition is described having improved oral permeability of polar agents such as neuraminidase inhibitors. The composition includes one or more polar agents and one or more permeability enhancers such that the composition increases the amount of the polar agent capable of being transported across a Caco-2 cell membrane by at least 150% relative to the amount capable of being transported across the Caco-2 Cell membrane in the absence of the permeability enhancer. Oral dosage forms including the composition, and methods of treating or preventing influenza infection are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: ALA WAI PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Holmes, Michael Hite
  • Patent number: 8668932
    Abstract: A controlled release dosage form of venlafaxine that comprises an immediate release pellet and an extended release pellet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Andrx Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Manesh Dixit, Xiu-Xiu Cheng, Avinash Nangia, Chin Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 8652516
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition in unit dose form for orally delivering doxycycline to a human, the pharmaceutical composition comprising: a capsule, wherein the capsule is coated with a delayed release layer; wherein the delayed release layer comprises about 4 to 6 mg of doxycycline monohydrate and a binding agent, and wherein the delayed release layer is coated with an enteric coating; wherein the enteric coating dissolves at pH of about 5 to 6, and wherein the enteric coating is coated with an immediate release layer; wherein the immediate release layer comprises about 32 mg of doxycycline monohydrate and a binding agent, wherein the relative mean Cmax of the pharmaceutical composition is within 80.00% to 125.00% of a Cmax value of 510±220.7 ng/mL, after administration of a single dose of the pharmaceutical composition to humans in a fasting state; and wherein the relative mean AUC(0-?) of the pharmaceutical composition is within 80.00% to 125.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignees: Cerovene, Inc., Galderma S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Etchegaray, Nathalie Wagner, Manish S. Shah, Ray J. Difalco
  • Patent number: 8647645
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to immediate release film coating systems for use on oral dosage forms such as compressed tablets and other orally-ingestible substrates which have improved moisture barrier properties. The film coating systems can be applied either directly to a substrate or after the substrate has been coated with a subcoat. In preferred aspects, the moisture barrier film coating is prepared as a dry powder mixture containing polyvinyl alcohol, a polymer with pH dependent solubility, a plasticizer, a glidant, and, optionally, a detackifier, an alkalizing agent and a pigment. Film coating compositions containing an aqueous suspension of the powder mixtures, methods of applying the coatings to substrates and the coated substrates are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: BPSI Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas P. Farrell, Jason Teckoe
  • Publication number: 20140030324
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and compositions for the reduction of oxalate in humans, animals and plants. For example, the invention provides methods and compositions for the delivery of one ore more oxalate-reducing enzymes to the intestinal tracts of persons and animals. The methods and compositions can be used in treating and preventing oxalate-related conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicants: The Milton J. Allison Revocable Trust, OxThera, Inc.
    Inventors: Harmeet Sidhu, Milton J. Allison
  • Publication number: 20140010761
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline polymorph of hexyl-5-aminolevulinate hydrochloride, referred to hereinafter as Form C, which is useful as precursor of a photo sensitizer in the photodynamic diagnosis and treatment of metabolically active cells related to diseases such as cancer of the uterus, cervix, vagina, rectum, colon, lower gastrointestinal tract; infection associated with cancer caused by human papilloma virus; non-cancerous lower gastrointestinal tract a human; inflammatory bowel disease; ulcerative colitis; Crohn's disease; inflammatory bowel syndrome; dysplasia of the female reproductive system; anus; penis; rosacea; and acne and which is suitable for use as the active ingredient of a commercial pharmaceutical product. The invention relates further to methods of preparing Form C and using it in the described pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: PHOTOCURE ASA
    Inventors: Stephan D. Parent, Jon Erik Braenden
  • Publication number: 20140010872
    Abstract: An oral complex composition comprising omega-3 fatty acid esters and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, can effectively raise serum HDL level while reducing serum LDL and TG levels and can be used to treat hyperlipidemia owing to its good drug dissolution rate and storage stability with showing no delayed release behavior even after 6 months of accelerated storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: HANMI PHARM. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Il Kim, Eun Jin Yoon, Ho Taek Im, Yoon Sub Shin, Jae Hyun Park, Jong Soo Woo
  • Publication number: 20140010860
    Abstract: A liquid or semi-solid matrix or magma or paste which is non-newtonian, thixotropic and pseudoplastic and composed of one or more controlled release agent, and/or one or more clays such as bentonite and/or one or more fillers in a non aqueous vehicle, and optionally materials selected from disintegrants, humectants, surfactants and stabilizers. The composition and physicochemical properties makes it harder or prevents dose dumping of narcotic analgesics in the presence of alcohol and harder to abuse opiod agonists or narcotic analgesics and discourages drug abuse via crushing, milling or grinding the dosage form to powder or heating the dosage form to vapour and snorting or inhalation by the nasal route or dissolving to abuse via the parenteral route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Isa Odidi, Amina Odidi
  • Publication number: 20130344142
    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 core swells 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: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    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