Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure R-(-)-casodex for the treatment of androgen-dependent prostate cancer, while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the central antiandrogen activity of the racemic mixture of casodex. R-(-)-casodex is a peripherally selective antiandrogen and is therefore useful in the treatment of other conditions supported by androgen or caused by elevated androgen levels. Such conditions include benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia, acne and hirsutism.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I): wherein Z is COOH, COOCH3 or CH2OH, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in an anti-histaminic treatment which does not induce any significant cardiac arrhythmia, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I) to a human patient.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of doxazosin. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia while avoiding the concomitant liability of hypotensive effects associated with the racemic mixture of doxazosin. The optically pure (+) isomer of doxazosin is also useful for the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis and other conditions related to elevated serum LDL and cholesterol levels, such as coronary artery disease, without the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of doxazosin.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure (-)-fotemustine for the treatment of various malignancies, while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of fotemustine.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I): wherein Z is COOH, COOCH3 or CH2OH, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in an anti-histaminic treatment which does not induce any significant cardiac arrhythmia, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I) to a human patient.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure (+) pantoprazole for the treatment of ulcers in humans while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of pantoprazole. The optically pure (+) isomer is also useful for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. (+) Pantoprazole is an inhibitor of H+ release and is therefore useful in the treatment of other conditions related to gastric hypersecretion such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure (+)-zileuton for the treatment of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis in humans while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of zileuton. (+)-Zileuton is an inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase and is therefore useful in the treatment of other conditions related to elevated leukotriene levels. (+)-Zileuton is also an antioxidant and is therefore useful in treating or preventing atherosclerosis.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of doxazosin. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of hypertension while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of doxazosin.
Abstract:
Methods are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (-) isomer of cisapride. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of cisapride. This compound is also useful in treating or preventing emesis while avoiding the adverse effects associated with racemic cisapride. The optically pure (-) isomer of cisapride is also useful for the treatment of dyspepsia and such other conditions as may be related to the activity of (-) cisapride as a prokinetic agent such as gastroparesis, constipation, post-operative ileus, and intestinal pseudo-obstruction without the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of cisapride. The (-) isomer of cisapride has been found to exhibit higher bioavailability over the racemic cisapride.