Abstract:
This invention related to methods of treating, preventing and managing various pulmonary or respiratory diseases or disorders using albuterol in combination with calcium activated potassium channel openers. Pharmaceuticals compositions comprising albuterol and calcium activated potassium channel openers are also disclosed.
Abstract:
This invention relates, in part, to methods of treating, preventing and/or managing a sleep disorder using enantiomerically pure (S)-didesmethylsibutramine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, clathrate or prodrug thereof. Specific methods for treating, preventing and/or managing insomnia, wakefulness, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, shift work sleep disorder, and periodic limb movement disorder are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the pure S(+) isomer of fluoxetine which is a potent antidepressant and appetite suppressant substantially free of unwanted, adverse toxic or psychological effects. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the pure S(+) isomer of fluoxetine which is useful in treating migraine headaches, pain, in particular chronic pain, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Further, methods and compositions for treating a condition alleviated or improved by inhibition of serotonin uptake in serotonergic neurons and platelets in a human using optically pure S(+) fluoxetine are disclosed.
Abstract:
Optically pure (S) metoprolol, which is substantially free of the (R) enantiomer, is a potent beta-blocker for treating myocardial infarction and for relieving the symptoms of angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia and hypertension in individuals. A method is disclosed utilizing the optically pure (S) configurational enantiomer of metoprolol for treating cardiovascular disorders while reducing undesirable side effects associated with the administration of beta-blockers.
Abstract:
One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising optically pure (S)-amlodipine and a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. In a preferred embodiment, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is lovastatin. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising optically pure (S)-amlodipine and a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. In a prefered embodiment, the cholesterol absorption enhancer is ezetimibe. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising optically pure (S)-amlodipine, a HMG- CoA reductase inhibitor, and a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the aforementioned pharmaceutical compositions further comprising niacin. The invention also relates to methods for treating a patient suffering from hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or a cardiac disorder. The invention also relates to methods for the treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
Abstract:
This invention related to methods of treating, preventing and managing various pulmonary diseases or disorders using stereomerically pure (R,R)-formoterol in combination with other pharmacological agents such as leukotriene inhibitors and neurokinin receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising (R,R)-formoterol and other pharmacological agents are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the pure S(+) isomer of fluoxetine which is a potent antidepressant and appetite suppressant substantially free of unwanted, adverse toxic or psychological effects. In addition, methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the pure S(+) isomer of fluoxetine which is useful in treating migraine headaches, pain, in particular chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorders, sexual dysfunction and memory disorders. Further, methods and compositions for treating a condition alleviated or improved by inhibition of serotonin uptake in serotonergic neurons and platelets in a human using optically pure S(+) fluoxetine are disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention generally to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a dopamine agonist and sedative agent. In a preferred embodiment, the dopamine agonist is optically pure (S)-didesmethylsibutramine. In a preferred embodiment, the sedative agent is optically pure (S)-zopiclone or optically pure (S)-N-desmethylzoplicone. In a preferred embodiment, the dopanime agonist is optically pure (S)-didesmethylsibutramine; and the sedative agent is optically pure (S)-zopiclone or optically pure (S)-N-desmethylzopiclone. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are useful in the treatment of restless-leg syndrome and periodic-limb-movement disorder, as well as various sleep disorders. In addition, the present invention relates to a method of treating a patient suffering from restless-leg syndrome, periodic-limb-movement disorder, a sleep abnormality, or insomnia comprising coadministering a therapeutically effective amount of a dopamine agonist and a therapeutically effective amount of a sedative agent. In a preferred embodiment, the dopamine agonist is optically pure (S)-didesmethylsibutramine. In a preferred embodiment, the sedative agent is optically pure (S)-zopiclone or optically pure (S). N-desmethylzopiclone. In a preferred embodiment, the dopamine agonist is optically pure (S)-didesmethylsibutramine; and the sedative agent is optically pure (S)-zopiclone or optically pure (S)-N-desmethylzopiclone.
Abstract:
One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound that modulates the orexin system and a sedative agent. In a preferred embodiment, the compound that modulates the orexin system is modafinil and the sedative agent is ( S )-zopiclone. The pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are useful in the treatment of various sleep disorders. In addition, the present invention relates to a method of treating a patient suffering from a sleep abnormality or insomnia comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition of the invention.
Abstract:
One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., insomnia and/or depression. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a GABA receptor modulating compound. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, a 5-HT 2A modulator, or dopamine reuptake inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises eszopiclone. In a preferred embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition comprises eszopiclone and fluoxetine. The present invention also relates to a method of treating a sleep abnormality, treating insomnia, treating depression, augmenting antidepressant therapy, eliciting a dose-sparing effect, reducing depression relapse, improving the efficacy of antidepressant therapy or improving the tolerability of antidepressant therapy, comprising co-administering to a patient in need thereof a GABA-receptor-modulating compound; and a SRI, NRI, 5-HT 2A modulator or DRI.