Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure R(-) etodolac for the treatment of pain, including but not limited to pain associated with toothaches, headaches, sprains, joint pain and surgical pain, for example dental pain and ophthalmic pain, while substantially reducing adverse effects which are associated with the administration of the racemic mixture of etodolac. The optically pure R(-) etodolac is also useful in treating pyrexia while substantially reducing the adverse effects associated with the administration of the racemic mixture of etodolac.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing optically pure R(-) ketoprofen for the treatment of pain including, but not limited to, pain associated with toothaches, headaches, sprains, joint pain and post-surgical pain, for example dental pain and ophthalmic pain, while substantially reducing adverse effects including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal, renal and hepatic toxicities, and leukopenia, which are associated with the administration of racemic ketoprofen. Optically pure R(-) ketoprofen is also useful in treating pyrexia while substantially reducing the adverse effects associated with the administration of racemic ketoprofen.
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:
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:
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 S-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. Furthermore, the optically pure S-isomers of terodiline or of the hydroxylated derivatives of terodiline are useful for the treatment of angina and such other conditions as may be related to the compounds' activity as calcium antagonists.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed uitlizing the optically pure (2S, 4R) isomer of itraconazole. 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 itraconazole.
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 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.