The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions, into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g., for the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other disorders.
A61K 47/26 - Hydrates de carbone, p. ex. polyols ou sucres alcoolisés, sucres aminés, acides nucléiques, mono-, di- ou oligosaccharidesLeurs dérivés, p. ex. polysorbates, esters d’acide gras de sorbitan ou glycyrrhizine
A61K 31/55 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à sept chaînons, p. ex. azélastine, pentylènetétrazole
A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier
The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g., for the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other disorders.
A61K 31/55 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à sept chaînons, p. ex. azélastine, pentylènetétrazole
A61P 11/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système respiratoire
The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g., for the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other disorders.
A61K 31/56 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes
A61K 31/57 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes substitués en position 17 bêta par une chaîne à deux atomes de carbone, p. ex. prégnane ou progestérone
A61K 31/573 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes substitués en position 17 bêta par une chaîne à deux atomes de carbone, p. ex. prégnane ou progestérone substitués en position 21, p. ex. cortisone, dexaméthasone, prednisone ou aldostérone
A61K 31/58 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes contenant des hétérocycles, p. ex. danazol, stanozolol, pancuronium ou digitogénine
A61K 31/575 - Composés contenant des systèmes cycliques du cyclopenta[a]hydrophénanthrèneLeurs dérivés, p. ex. stéroïdes substitués en position 17 bêta par une chaîne d'au moins trois atomes de carbone, p. ex. cholane, cholestane, ergostérol, sitostérol
A61P 11/02 - Agents rhinologiques, p. ex. décongestionnants
A61P 29/00 - Agents analgésiques, antipyrétiques ou anti-inflammatoires non centraux, p. ex. agents antirhumatismauxMédicaments anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens [AINS]
A61K 31/55 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à sept chaînons, p. ex. azélastine, pentylènetétrazole
A61K 45/06 - Mélanges d'ingrédients actifs sans caractérisation chimique, p. ex. composés antiphlogistiques et pour le cœur
The present invention provides compositions comprising carisoprodol or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the skeletal muscle relaxant carisoprodol and one or more additional active agents, such as one or more nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The invention further provides methods of use of such compositions in preventing, alleviating and/or treating musculoskeletal pain, muscle spasms, or other non-malignant painful conditions including methods in which the circulating levels of the active pharmaceutical form of carisoprodol are controlled by use of extended- or controlled-release formulations or by strict control of dosage regimen, so as to reduce the level of somnolence observed with other muscle relaxant compositions.
A61K 9/54 - Préparations en capsules, p. ex. de gélatine, de chocolat du type à libération prolongée ou discontinue contenant des particules distinctes avec des revêtements de différentes épaisseurs ou de différents matériaux
A61K 31/27 - Esters, p. ex. nitroglycérine, sélénocyanates d'acides carbamiques ou thiocarbamiques, p. ex. méprobamate, carbachol, néostigmine
The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also generally relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients, such as azelastine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, particularly wherein the compositions are provided in unit dosage form. In certain embodiments, the invention provides such unit dosage pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine hydrochloride formulated for use as nasal sprays and/or ocular solutions or drops. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g., for the symptomatic relief of a variety of allergic and non-allergic conditions, particularly conjunctivitis, sinusitis, rhinitis and rhinosinusitis. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide significant value in terms of patient acceptability, convenience, and compliance.
B65D 35/00 - Réceptacles pliables, de forme tubulaire, conçus de telle sorte que l'expulsion de leur contenu leur donne une déformation permanente, p. ex. tubes souples pour dentifrice ou autres produits plastiques ou semi-liquidesSupports adéquats
A61K 9/00 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par un aspect particulier
14.
COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CARISOPRODOL AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
The present invention provides compositions comprising carisoprodol or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the skeletal muscle relaxant carisoprodol and one or more additional active agents, such as one or more nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The invention further provides methods of use of such compositions in preventing, alleviating and/or treating musculoskeletal pain, muscle spasms, or other non-malignant painful conditions including methods in which the circulating levels of the active pharmaceutical form of carisoprodol are controlled by use of extended- or controlled-release formulations or by strict control of dosage regimen, so as to reduce the level of somnolence observed with other muscle relaxant compositions.
A61K 9/54 - Préparations en capsules, p. ex. de gélatine, de chocolat du type à libération prolongée ou discontinue contenant des particules distinctes avec des revêtements de différentes épaisseurs ou de différents matériaux
A61K 31/27 - Esters, p. ex. nitroglycérine, sélénocyanates d'acides carbamiques ou thiocarbamiques, p. ex. méprobamate, carbachol, néostigmine
The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising azelastine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof including azelastine hydrochloride, and optionally one or more additional active agents. Preferred such compositions further comprise one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients that reduce the amount of post-nasal drip, and/or that minimize or mask the unpleasant bitter taste associated with post-nasal drip, of the compositions into the oral cavity, upon intranasal or ocular administration of the compositions. Especially effective excipients used in the compositions of the present invention are hypromellose as a viscosity modifier and sucralose as a taste-masking agent. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing certain disorders, or symptomatic relief therefrom, by administering the compositions of the invention to a patient, e.g., for the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, as well as other disorders. The compositions and methods of the present invention provide significant value in terms of patient acceptability, convenience, and compliance.
A61L 9/04 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des substances gazeuses ou à l'état de vapeur, p. ex. de l'ozone utilisant des substances évaporées dans l'air sans chauffage
A61K 31/55 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à sept chaînons, p. ex. azélastine, pentylènetétrazole
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
Produits et services
(1) Medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations and substances, namely, pharmaceutical preparations in tablet form for use in the treatment of tension as muscular relaxants and as anti-convulsants.
05 - Produits pharmaceutiques, vétérinaires et hygièniques
Produits et services
(1) Pharmaceutical preparations in pill, tablet and powder form, or in liquid form for intravenous injection, all for use in the treatment of tension, as muscular relaxants and as anti-convulsants.
The present invention provides compositions comprising carisoprodol or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the skeletal muscle relaxant carisoprodol and one or more additional active agents, such as one or more nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The invention further provides methods of use of such compositions in preventing, alleviating and/or treating musculoskeletal pain, muscle spasms, or other non-malignant painful conditions including methods in which the circulating levels of the active pharmaceutical form of carisoprodol are controlled by use of extended- or controlled-release formulations or by strict control of dosage regimen, so as to reduce the level of somnolence observed with other muscle relaxant compositions.
A61K 9/52 - Préparations en capsules, p. ex. de gélatine, de chocolat du type à libération prolongée ou discontinue
A61K 31/192 - Acides carboxyliques, p. ex. acide valproïque ayant des groupes aromatiques, p. ex. sulindac, acides 2-aryl-propioniques, acide éthacrynique
A61K 31/216 - Esters, p. ex. nitroglycérine, sélénocyanates d'acides carboxyliques d'acides ayant des cycles aromatiques, p. ex. bénactizyne, clofibrate
A61K 31/27 - Esters, p. ex. nitroglycérine, sélénocyanates d'acides carbamiques ou thiocarbamiques, p. ex. méprobamate, carbachol, néostigmine
A61K 31/407 - Composés hétérocycliques ayant l'azote comme hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. guanéthidine ou rifamycines ayant des cycles à cinq chaînons avec un azote comme seul hétéro-atome d'un cycle, p. ex. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmétine, buflomédil condensés avec des systèmes hétérocycliques, p. ex. kétorolac, physostigmine
A61P 21/00 - Médicaments pour le traitement des troubles du système musculaire ou neuromusculaire
A61P 29/00 - Agents analgésiques, antipyrétiques ou anti-inflammatoires non centraux, p. ex. agents antirhumatismauxMédicaments anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens [AINS]
