Abstract: The present invention relates to N-heterocyclic sulphonamide compounds, in particular pyrazole sulphonamide compounds, and their use as N-myristoyl transferase inhibitors.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the activity of receptors are provided. In particular compounds and compositions are provided for modulating the activity of receptors and for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorder directly or indirectly related to the activity of the receptors.

Abstract: Controlled release oral dosage forms are provided for the continuous, sustained administration of a pharmacologically active agent to the upper gastrointestinal tract of a patient in whom the fed mode as been induced. The majority of the agent is delivered, on an extended release basis, to the stomach, duodenum and upper regions of the small intestine, with drug delivery in the lower gastrointestinal tract and colon substantially restricted. The dosage form comprises a matrix of a biocompatible, hydrophilic, erodible polymer with an active agent incorporated therein, wherein the polymer is one that both swells in the presence of water and gradually erodes over a time period of hours, with swelling and erosion commencing upon contact with gastric fluid, and drug release rate primarily controlled by erosion rate.

Abstract: The present application discloses the use of the anti-malarial drug lumefantrine and related compounds in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for modulating the enzymatic activity of an enzyme, wherein said enzyme interacts with BMP, said method comprising the step of administering or inducing Hsp70, or a functional fragment or variant thereof, in a form suitable for allowing interaction between BMP and Hsp70, or said functional fragment or variant thereof, and thereby modulating the enzymatic activity of an enzyme interacting with BMP.

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

Abstract: The invention provides the compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of formula I or intermediates thereof and one more of pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, vehicles or diluents. The invention further provides methods of preparation and methods of use of prodrugs including NO-releasing prodrugs, double prodrugs and mutual prodrugs comprising the compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The invention provides protease inhibitors that are chemically modified by covalent attachment of a water-soluble oligomer. A conjugate of the invention, when administered by any of a number of administration routes, exhibits characteristics that are different from the protease inhibitors not attached to the water-soluble oligomer.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a compound for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, nephropathy, fibrosis, primary aldosteronism or edema. The compound is of the following general formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group; R2 represents a hydroxy-C1-C4 alkyl group and the like; R3 represents a halogeno group, a halogeno-C1-C3 alkyl group and the like; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogeno group and the like, —R5 represents a sulfamoyl group or a C1-C3 alkylsulfonyl group; R6 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogeno group and the like] or an N-oxide, atropisomer of the foregoing, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the foregoing.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in general to treatment of pain comprising administering an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and an endothelin antagonist, wherein administration of the agents acts as an analgesic and ameliorates pain in a subject.

Abstract: Biphenyl compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates or prodrugs, their pharmaceutical compositions, their use and process of preparation are provided. Compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II) are disclosed to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel hydroxyethylamino sulfonamides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering a compound with the ability to act as an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) protease inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to co-crystals of tramadol and co-crystal formers selected from NSAIDs, processes for preparation of the same, their uses in pharmaceutical formulations, and for the treatment of various disorders, including pain.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic protein family members, compositions containing the compounds and uses of the compounds for preparing medicaments for treating diseases during which occurs expression one or more than one of an anti-apoptotic protein family member.

Abstract: A method of combating a somatosensory disorder in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising bupranolol and/or pharmaceutically acceptable derivative(s) thereof. Compositions useful for such administration are described, including salts, esters, solvates, etc. of tert-butyl[3-(2-chloro-5-methylphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]amine, in which such salt, ester, solvate, etc. compound is in enantiomeric excess or homoenantiomeric in the R isomer thereof, or is formulated with racemic mixtures of the R and S stereoisomers of the salts, esters, solvates, etc. of tert-butyl[3-(2-chloro-5-methylphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]amine. Combination therapy compositions of opioid receptor agonists and such compounds are also described. A method is disclosed of referential genotypic screening of candidate subjects in connection with therapeutic intervention using the compositions of the disclosure to combat the somatosensory disorder.

Abstract: Inhibitors of NKCC1, such as bumetanide, when coadministered with inhibitors of GABA transaminase, such as vigabatrin, attenuate both the retinal toxicity and the intramyelinic edema.

Abstract: Provided herein (among other things) are protease inhibitor compounds having enhanced features, along with methods for administering such compounds. For example, the subject compounds can be administered without concomitant administration of a CYP3A4 inhibitor, have increased therapeutic index and/or increased potency, and are low-resistance inducing in nature. Exemplary potent HIV protease inhibitors are mono-m-PEG3-atazanavir, mPEGn-N-darunavir (wherein n is 3 or 5), mPEGn-NHCO-saquinavir (wherein n is 5 or 7), and di-mPEG3-atazanavir.

Abstract: HIV-protease inhibitors, particularly saquinavir, showed strong anticancer activity but numerous side effects limited its application. In order to overcome its toxicity original compounds were modified by covalent attachment of NO. The efficacy of parental and NO-modified drug was compared in vitro and in vivo. Anticancer activities of NO-modified saquinavir (Saq-NO) was monitored in vitro using assay for cell viability, proliferation, necrotic, autophagic and apoptotic cell death, differentiation, expression of intracellular molecules such as cyclin D3, p53 and Akt. Antitumor properties and toxicity of the compound was estimated in vivo. Saq-NO abrogated the viability of large spectrum of human and rodent tumor cell lines with IC50 significantly lower than parental drug and expressed strong antimelanoma action in vivo. In contrast to saquinavir, there was no detectable toxicity against primary cells in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Compositions for controlled release of one or more therapeutic agents where the composition is essentially free of excipients are disclosed. In particular, compositions comprising a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, particularly simvastatin, and a NSAID, such as a COX-2 inhibitor, particularly celecoxib, in which greater than 90% of the weight of the composition is made up of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and NSAID are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to products comprising antibiotics or probiotics and the use thereof for the treatment of gut motility disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of fused ring azadecalin compounds and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to hexahydrocyclopentylf]indazole carboxamides and derivatives thereof as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic derivatives useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.

Abstract: This invention provides new lipoxin analogs, compositions containing analogs, and methods of using these compounds and compositions for treating and preventing oral inflammation, including gingivitis, periodontitis, and other forms of periodontal disease. The invention also provides for methods of treating and preventing oral inflammation, including gingivitis, periodontitis, and other forms of periodontal disease with compositions containing COX-2 inhibitors. Further, the invention provides methods for preventing systemic diseases beyond theoral cavity that are related to periodontal disease using the composition containing lipoxin analogs, COX-2 inhibitors, or both.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating or preventing malaria which comprises administering to a patient in need thereof, an effective amount of a 1H-indazole-3-carboxamide derivative of general formula (I), in the form of a base or of an addition salt with an acid, or in the form of a hydrate or of a solvate of said base or acid addition salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drug combination capable of conferring therapeutic benefits in the treatment of both AIDS and malaria. In particular, it relates to a drug combination including at least one quinolinic antimalarial compound such as chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine, and at least one inhibitor of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) protease enzyme. This drug combination is capable of inhibiting the replication of both HIV and Plasmodium sp. It also relates to the direct antimalarial effects of the HIV PIs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that have CYP450 inhibiting properties and are therefore useful as boosters of certain drugs, i.e. they are able to increase at least one of the pharmacokinetic variables of certain drugs when co-administered. The invention further provides the use of said compounds as improvers of the bioavailability of certain drugs. Methods for the preparation of the compounds of the invention and pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arylalkylamine compound represented by the following formula [I] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for preparing the same, and use of the above-mentioned compound as an activating compound (CaSR agonist) of a Ca sensing receptor, a pharmaceutical composition containing the above-mentioned compound as an effective ingredient, etc.

Abstract: The present application is directed to therapeutic compounds, compositions, and methods for culturing neuronal cells and for preventing and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of HIV aspartyl protease using the compounds of this invention and methods for screening compounds for anti-HIV activity.

Abstract: New substituted benz-azole compounds, compositions and methods of inhibition of Raf kinase activity in a human or animal subject are provided. The new compounds compositions may be used either alone or in combination with at least one additional agent for the treatment of a Raf kinase mediated disorder, such as cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of the toxic effects of therapeutic agents and methods of treating or preventing such toxicity using a toxicity reducing amount of N-acetylcysteine either alone or in combination with a therapeutically effective amount or, to achieve its therapeutic advantages, an amount larger than what is customarily given as a therapeutically effective amount, of a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present application is directed to therapeutic compounds, compositions, and methods for culturing neuronal cells and for preventing and the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Abstract: A method of increasing the bioavailability of balsalazide by administration of an oral dosage form with food is provided, as well as an article of manufacture comprising an oral dosage form of balsalazide in a suitable container and associated with printed labeling which describes the increased bioavailability of the medication in the container when taken with food.

Abstract: A method of increasing the bioavailability of balsalazide by administration of an oral dosage form with food is provided, as well as an article of manufacture comprising an oral dosage form of balsalazide in a suitable container and associated with printed labeling which describes the increased bioavailability of the medication in the container when taken with food.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of cycloventabenzofuran derivatives for the production of a medicament for the treatment of nuclear factor of &kgr;B-dependent diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting concentrations of cyclooxygenase-2 in a mammal, the method comprising: administering to the mammal a diagnostically effective amount of a cyclooxygenase-2 selective agent, which is capable of being detected in vivo; and b) detecting the agent so the concentration of cyclooxygenase-2 is detected.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided conjugates of a combination of pharmacologically active agents (e.g., NSAIDs and selective COX-2 inhibitors). Invention conjugates provide a new class of pharmacologically active agents (e.g., anti-inflammatory agents) which provide the therapeutic benefits of both NSAIDs and selective COX-2 inhibitors, while causing a much lower incidence of side-effects then are typically observed with such agents due to the protective effects imparted by modifying the pharmacologically active agents as described herein.

Abstract: New pharmaceutical compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising metal complexes have activity against diseases caused by or related to overproduction or localised high concentration of nitric oxide in the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R, R1, and R2, are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing, and methods of using, the compounds of formula (I), or acceptable salts thereof, for the inhibition of phosphodiesterase (PDE) type IV or the production of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in a mammal. The invention also relates to intermediates that are useful in the preparation of the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which A is oxygen, sulphur or NH; B is a group of the formula (IIa) or (IIb); and the other variables have the meaning given in claim 1, may be used as inhibitors of the enzyme cyclooxygenase II ##STR1##

Abstract: The invention is concerned with the use of sulfonamide derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R Signifies lower-alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, pyridyl or thienyl, optionally substituted by one or more lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, lower-alkyl carbonyl-amino, halogen, cycloalkyl, nitro, amino, methylenedioxy, phenoxy or benzyloxy substituents, and the aromatic rings, can, in turn, be substituted by nitro, halogen or amino,R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 signify hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, lower-alkyl, nitro, cyano, amino, lower-alkoxy, benzyloxy, trifluoromethyl or phenyl, optionally substituted by one or more lower-alkyl, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amino or hydroxy substituents, and wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of benzopyranopyrazolyl derivatives is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --; wherein X is S(O).sub.p or O; wherein m is 0 or 1; wherein n is 0 or 1; wherein p is 0 or 1; wherein B is selected from phenyl and five and six membered heteroaryl; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from lower haloalkyl, cyano, formyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkoxy, lower N-alkylaminocarbonyl, N-phenylaminocarbonyl, lower N,N-dialkylaminocarbonyl and lower N-alkyl-N-phenylaminocarbonyl; wherein R.sup.2 is phenyl substituted at a substitutable position with a radical selected from lower alkylsulfonyl and sulfamyl; and wherein R.sup.

Abstract: The antibacterial substance baquiloprim (2,4-diamino-5-[8-dimethylamino-7-methyl-5-quinolylmethyl]pyrimidine) is shown to be active against protozoal infections, e.g. toxoplasmosis. Preferably the baquiloprim is administered together with a sulphonamide.

Abstract: Furosemide ##STR1## is used as medicament for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis; it is dropped into the conjunctival fornix of the eye.

Abstract: Systemic bacterial infections caused by aerobic and anaerobic organisms in companion animals such as dogs can be treated effectively and conveniently by the oral administration on a once a day basis of an antibacterial combination of ormetoprim and a sulfonamide, the activity of which is potentiated by ormetoprim. Various dosage forms are possible, including concentrates for addition to the feed or drinking water, as well as boluses, tablets, pastes, solutions, and suspensions for administration directly to the animals.

Abstract: Substituted antithrombotic substituted cycloalkano[b]-dihydroindole- and -indole-sulphonamides for treatment of thromboses, thromboembolisms, ischaemias, asthma and allergies, of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen or other radicals,X is aryl, alkyl or CF.sub.3,m and Z each is 1, 2, 3 or 4,n is 0, 1 or 2,A is a bond or --NH--, andY is OH, alkoxy, aryloxy, amino or sulphonylamine, with the proviso that, in all cases, two of the substituents R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 are other than hydrogen in the event that m represents the number 2 and Y represents the hydroxyl group,or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Substituted antithrombotic substituted cycloalkano[b]-dihydroindole- and -indole-sulphonamides for treatment of thromboses, thromboembolisms, ischemias, asthma and allergies, of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen or other radicals,X is aryl, alkyl or CF.sub.3,m and Z each is 1,2,3 or 4,n is 0, 1 or 2,A is a bond or --NH--, andY is OH, alkoxy, aryloxy, amino or sulphonylamine, with the proviso that, in all cases, two of the substituents R.sup.1 -R.sup.4 are other than hydrogen in the event that m represents the number 2 and Y represents the hydroxyl group,or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Method and formulation useful in treatment of glaucoma in a mammal wherein an effective amount of an active water soluble carbonic anhydrase inhibitor is administered, said inhibitor being a compound having the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, NH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH(Me)NH.sub.2, --CH(NH.sub.2)CHMe.sub.2, --CH(NH.sub.2)CH.sub.2 CHMe.sub.2, --CH(NH.sub.2)CH(Me)CH.sub.2 Me, 2-pyrrolidinyl residues wherein the R.sup.1 CO-- constitutes an .alpha.-aminoacyl group, N-acetylaminoacyl derivatives and the corresponding dipeptidyl radicals wherein R.sup.1 CO-- is a dipeptidyl residue containing two amino acid residues of the formula where R.sup.1 is --CHR.sup.7 NHCOCHR.sup.8 NH.sub.2, R.sup.6 NHCHR.sup.5 --, ##STR2## and R.sup.6 NHCH.sub.2 CHR.sup.5 --; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and cycloalkyl;R.sup.