Abstract:
A method for treating urinary incontinence, such as incontinence resulting from bladder detrusor muscle instability, using enantiomerically enriched (S)-tridihexethyl. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of enantiomerically enriched (S)-tridihexethyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of the (R)-tridihexethyl enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence comprising enantiomerically enriched (S)-tridihexethyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an acceptable carrier are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A process for the full or partial resolution of a mixture of enantiomers of a genus of chiral carboxylic acids is disclosed. The process uses a pure enantiomer of 1-aminoindan-2-ol as the resolving agent and achieves separation of the diastereomeric salts by fractional crystallizationn followed by liberation of the chiral acid from the salt by treatment with mineral acid. Diastereomeric salts and solvates of those salts are disclosed. The production of ketoprofen, flurbiprofen and other chiral medicaments and precursors thereto is disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing albuterol by the resolution of a mixture of enantiomers of 5-[2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-hydroxybenzoate using di-toluoyltartaric acid. The invention further relates to a method for producing albuterol by the resolution of a mixture of enantiomers of methyl 5-[2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzoate or alpha -[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]methyl]-4-(phenylmethoxy)-1,3-benzenedimethanol using a chiral acid such as (+/-) di-toluoyltartaric acid or (+/-) di-benzoyltartaric acid.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure (+)-liarozole for the treatment of conditions supported by estrogen or caused by elevated estrogen levels such as estrogen-dependent breast cancer, gynecomastia, systemic lupus erythematosus and premature labor while substantially reducing the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of liarozole. Methods and compositions are also disclosed utilizing optically pure (+)-liarozole for the treatment of conditions supported by or caused by elevated testosterone levels, such as hormone dependent prostate cancer. Further disclosed are methods and compositions utilizing pure (+)-liarozole in combination with retinoic acid for enhancing therapy with retinoic acid, such as in the treatment of neuroectodermal and neuroepithelial malignancies, including glioma, promyelocytic leukemia and hormone-independent prostate cancer.
Abstract:
A method for the enantioselective reduction of an alpha -iminoketone to an alpha -aminoalcohol is disclosed. The method utilizes a borane reducing agent as the reducing agent and a chiral 1,3,2-oxazaborole as the catalyst. The method is applied to the synthesis of R-albuterol from methyl 5-acetylsalicylate in high yield and high optical purity.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure R-isomers of terodiline or of the hydroxylated derivatives of terodiline. These compounds are potent drugs for the treatment of urinary incontinence, obstructive pulmonary disease and such other conditions as are related to the compounds' activity as anticholinergic agents.
Abstract:
A two-step process for the conversion of a trans-1-amino-2-hydroxycycloalkane stereoselectively to a cis-1-amino-2-hydroxycycloalkane is disclosed. The novel step, a one-step hydrolysis with formal inversion, can be used to convert an amide of a trans-1-amino-2-hydroxycycloalkane to a cis-1-amino-2-hydroxycycloalkane. Methods for obtaining the trans-1-amino-2-hydroxycycloalkanes and their amides from alkenes are also disclosed. A preferred process converts indene to cis-1-amino-2-indanol.
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 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 the optically pure (-) isomer of ketoconazole. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of local and systemic fungal, yeast, and dermatophyte infections, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of ketoconazole.