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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8101665 | Process for synthesis of tritiated and deuterated thiorphan and acetorphan Methods for preparing tritium or deuterium labeled thiorphan comprising reacting a compound of formula j wherein m is from 1 to 5 and X is halo, with Z2 wherein Z is tritium or deuterium, in the presence of a cat... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8034845 | Compositions and method for treating infection in cattle and swine Novel formulations containing a fluorinated chloramphenicol or thiamphenicol derivative antibiotic such as florfenicol, and methods for using such formulations in the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases of bovines and swine, including bovine respiratory ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7994223 | Amide derivatives as positive allosteric modulators and methods of use thereof The invention relates to novel amide derivatives that are positive allosteric modulators of neuronal nicotinic receptors, compositions comprising the same, processes for preparing such compounds, and methods for using such compounds and compositions. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7893111 | Process for enantioselective synthesis of single enantiomers of thio-substituted arylmethanesulfinyl derivatives by asymmetric oxidation The invention relates to a method for preparing a sulphoxide compound of formula (I) either as a single enantiomer or in an enantiomerically enriched form, comprising the steps of: a) contacting a pro-chiral sulphide of formula (II... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7884135 | Modafinil-based treatment for premature ejaculation Methods and compositions comprising modafinil are described for treating premature ejaculation in a male individual. ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7786171 | Amide derivatives as positive allosteric modulators and methods of use thereof The invention relates to novel amide derivatives that are positive allosteric modulators of neuronal nicotinic receptors, compositions comprising the same, processes for preparing such compounds, and methods for using such compounds and compositions. ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7745491 | Substituted phenylacetamides and their use as glucokinase activators Compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1 is a cycloalkylsulphonyl group, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful in the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of hyperglycemia and diabetes. ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7671093 | Mixed co-crystals and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same A mixed co-crystal comprising an API, a first co-crystal former, and a second co-crystal former which is isomorphically substitutable with said first co-crystal former is described. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a mixed co-crystal, methods of making mixed ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7649020 | Modafinil polymorphic forms Polymorphic forms of modafinil racemate, methods of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of therapeutic treatment involving modafinil polymorphic forms. ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7595344 | Sulphones which modulate the action of gamma secretase Disclosed are sulphones which modulate the action of gamma-secretase. The compounds are useful in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease. ... | 09/29/2009 |
| 7528172 | Compositions and methods for improving recovery after general anesthesia Compositions and methods for improving recovery following general anesthesia are provided. The composition comprises an effective dose of modafinil. Modafinil has been shown to reduce the symptoms associated with post-operative general anesthesia, improving the reco... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7405323 | Modafinil polymorphic forms Modafinil polymorphic forms of modafinil racemate, methods of preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of therapeutic treatment involving modafinil polymorphic forms. ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7385086 | Antimicrobial compounds This invention provides compounds and methods for treating, with said compound, a mycobacterial infection by administering to an animal a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound having the formula R—SOn-Z-CO—Y, where R is an alkyl groups havi... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7375138 | Pentafluorosulfanylbenzoylguanidines, processes for their preparation, their use as medicaments or diagnostic aids, and medicaments comprising them Pentafluorosulfanylbenzoylguanidines of the formula I and II in which R1 to R4 have the meanings stated in the claims, are suitable as antiarrhythmic medicaments with a cardioprotective component for the prophylaxis of infa... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7368591 | Process for enantioselective synthesis of single enantiomers of modafinil by asymmetric oxidation The invention relates to a method for preparing a sulphoxide compound of formula (I) either as a single enantiomer or in an enantiomerically enriched form, comprising the steps of: a) contacting a pro-chiral sulphide of formula (II... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365070 | Modulators of melanocortin receptor This invention provides compounds and methods for treating melanocortin receptor associated disorders, such as weight loss disorders including cachexia resulting from cancer and other chronic illnesses. The compounds are represented by formula I: ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361653 | Pest control agent composition and method of using the same The present invention relates to a composition for noxious organisms-controlling agent having a synergistic effect and a method for using said composition, which comprises, as active ingredients thereof, one or more compounds selected from the phthalamide derivative... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7319112 | Non-halogenated antibacterial agents and processes for making same The present invention provides antibacterial compounds, antibacterial compositions, bacteria-reducing methods, bacteria-reduced substrates/articles made by the methods that employ an antibacterial agent comprising a non-halogenated nitrile-substituted salicylanilide... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317126 | Process for enantioselective synthesis of single enantiomers of modafinil by asymmetric oxidation The invention relates to a method for preparing a sulphoxide compound of formula (I) either as a single enantiomer or in an enantiomerically enriched form, comprising the steps of: a) contacting a pro-chiral sulphide of formula (II... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316918 | Process for the preparation of (−) modafinil An enzymatic process for the preparation of intermediates useful in the synthesis of (−) modafinil. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7304094 | Cyclohexyl sulphones Novel sulphones of formula I are disclosed: The compounds modulate the processing of amyloid precursor protein by gamma-secretase, and hence are useful in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease. ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7297817 | Thio-substituted arylmethanesulfinyl derivatives The present invention is related to chemical compositions, processes for the preparation thereof and uses of the composition. Particularly, the present invention relates to compositions of compounds of Formula (A): wherein ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7253210 | Methylene-bridged selective androgen receptor modulators and methods of use thereof This invention provides a class of androgen receptor targeting agents (ARTA). The agents define a new subclass of compounds, which are selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM). Several of the SARM compounds have been found to have an unexpected androgenic and a... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7235691 | Crystalline forms of modafinil The present invention provides an improved process for preparing modafinil, whereby it may be isolated in high purity by a single crystallization. The process produces modafinil free of sulphone products of over-oxidation and other byproducts. The invention further ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229644 | Pharmaceutical formulations of modafinil The present invention is related to compositions of modafinil, including compositions of modafinil and one or more diluents, disintegrants, binders and lubricants, and the processes for their preparation thereof. ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7141555 | Modafinil compound and cyclodextrin mixtures Mixtures of a modafinil compound with a cyclodextrin, methods for their use, and compositions thereof are disclosed, along with complexes comprising a modafinil compound and a cyclodextrin which are taste-masked and suitable for oral consumption in an aqueous soluti... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7132455 | Phthalamide derivatives This invention relates to novel phthalamide derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 have the meanings given in the... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7132570 | Method for the production of crystalline forms and crystalline forms of optical enantiomers of modafinil The invention relates to a process for the preparation of crystalline forms of the optical enantiomers of modafinil, comprising stages comprising: i) dissolving one of the optical enantiomers of modafinil in a solvent other than et... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7132456 | MCH receptor antagonists The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of Formula I: (I) wherein Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, L1, L2 and Q areas defined, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, enantiome... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7129374 | Catalytic antioxidants and methods of use The invention provides small molecules that act as catalytic antioxidants and methods of use thereof. The compounds can repeatedly bind and destroy reactive oxygen species by serving as substates for enzymes of the methionine sulfoxide reductase (Msr) class. Some em... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7129377 | Irreversible non-steroidal antagonist compound and its use in the treatment of prostate cancer The present invention relates to an androgen receptor alkylating compound, wherein the compound may include, inter alia, an active functional group, which permits the alkylation of the androgen receptor. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7126026 | Process for preparing 4-pentafluorosulfanylbenzoylguanidines A process for preparing 4-pentafluorosulfanylbenzoylguanidines of formula I wherein R1 to R4 have the meanings indicated in the specification. The compounds of formula I are NHE1 inhibitors and can be employed, f... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119229 | Alkaloid derivative and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same Colchicine derivatives represented by the formula (I) with a halogen or nitric ester group, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are described. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the same as effectiv... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7119214 | Thio-substituted tricyclic and bicyclic aromatic methanesulfinyl derivatives The present invention is related to chemical compositions, processes for the preparation thereof and uses of the composition. Particularly, the present invention relates to compositions of compounds of Formula (A): | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115281 | Processes for the preparation of oral dosage formulations of modafinil The invention relates to processes for preparing, and pharmaceutical compositions of, modafinil dosage forms for oral administration. The dosage forms include a mixture of coarse and fine particles of modafinil. The process for preparing modafinil oral dosage forms ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7102026 | Process for preparing and isolating -bicalutamide and its intermediates The present invention relates to a new process for the synthesis of racemic and optically active bicalutamide starting from ethyl pyruvate and methyl methacrylate. The present invention discloses processes of preparing bicalutamide intermediates including ethyl-[2-{... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7098198 | Compositions of ezetimibe and methods for the treatment of cholesterol-associated benign and malignant tumors A method of prevention or treatment of a cholesterol-associated tumor is provided which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of an azetidinone-based cholesterol absorption inhibitor, preferably ezetimibe (SCH 58235) and/or its phenolic glucuron... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7087647 | Compositions including modafinil for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and multiple sclerosis fatigue Modafinil is effective in improving symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and symptoms of multiple sclerosis fatigue. The administration of modafinil is also shown to activate the tuberomamillary neurons of the posterior hypothalamus, and thus exhibit... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084176 | N-arylphenylacetamide derivatives and medicinal compositions containing the same N-Arylphenylacetamide derivatives represented by the following formula [I]: (wherein R1 is C1-6 alkoxy, etc.; R2 is hydrogen, —(CH2)m—N(R6)(R | 08/01/2006 |
| 7057068 | Process for the preparation of modafinil A process for the preparation of 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide (I) comprising the oxidation of sodium 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfenyl]acetate to the corresponding sulfoxide and the derivatization of the latter to amide ... | 06/06/2006 |