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Sheikh, Humera N.


Primary examiner statistics: 88 patents; average approval time: 110 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 181 patents; average approval time: 181 days

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NumberTitleIssue Date
7270831Orally administrable opioid formulations having extended duration of effect
Sustained release oral solid dosage forms of opioid analgesics are provided as multiparticulate systems which are bioavailable and which provide effective blood levels of the opioid analgesic for at least about 24 hours. A unit dose of the opioid analgesic contains ...
09/18/2007
7132114Rapidly disintegrating methylcellulose tablets
The present invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition and process for preparing swallowable methylcellulose tablets that disintegrate rapidly and meet USP disintegration standards in 0.1N hydrochloric acid as well as water. ...
11/07/2006
7081246Stable hydroalcoholic compositions
A hydroalcoholic lotion is disclosed which comprises (a) a lower alcohol and water in a weight ratio of about 35:65 to 100:0, and (b) between at least 0.5% and 8% by weight thickener system comprised of at least one emulsifier present in at least 0.05% by weight whe...
07/25/2006
7070799Method for administering insulin to the buccal region
A mixed micellar pharmaceutical formulation includes a micellar proteinic pharmaceutical agent, an alkali metal C8 to C22 alkyl sulfate, alkali metal salicylate, a pharmaceutically acceptable edetate and at least one absorption enhancing compounds. The absorption en...
07/04/2006
7063864Morphine sulphate microgranules, method for preparing same and compositions containing same
The present invention concerns a novel sustained-release oral formulation of morphine sulphate in the form of microgranules. Each microgranule comprises a neutral support grain coated with an active layer and with a sustained-release layer, characterized in that the...
06/20/2006
7060295Formulations for the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus
The compositions and dosage forms of the invention are clinically useful as methods for increasing the effectiveness, efficiency and safety of biguanides (metformin) and/or sulfonylureas in the prevention and treatment of insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus, al...
06/13/2006
7045146Templating of solid particles by polymer multilayers
Process for encapsulation of an uncharged crystalline solid particle include treating the crystalline solid particle material with amphiphilic substances and subsequently coating the material with a layer of charged polyelectrolyte or coating the material with a mul...
05/16/2006
7041316Stable oral pharmaceutical dosage forms
The present invention relates to new stable enteric coated pharmaceutical dosage forms for oral use containing Omeprazole or Lansoprazole, to a formulation and a method for the manufacture of such a dosage forms, and to a method of gastric acid pump inhibition and p...
05/09/2006
7041319Fenofibrate pharmaceutical composition having high bioavailabilty
The invention provides fenofibrate tablets comprising granulates, wherein the granulates can comprise carrier particles, micronized fenofibrate, and at least one hydrophilic polymer. ...
05/09/2006
7037529Fenofibrate pharmaceutical composition having high bioavailability and method for preparing it
The invention provides an immediate-release fenofibrate composition comprising (a) an inert hydrosoluble carrier covered with at least one layer containing fenofibrate in a micronized form having a size less than 20 μm, a hydrophilic polymer and, optionally, a surf...
05/02/2006
7029700Micronized freeze-dried particles
A process is provided for making dry, micronized particles of an agent, such as a drug. The method includes (a) dissolving a macromolecular material, preferably a polymer, in an effective amount of a solvent, to form a solution; (b) dissolving or dispersing the agen...
04/18/2006
7029693Percutaneously absorptive preparation
A percutaneously absorptive preparation is provided, which preparation having a support and an adhesive layer having a release-controlling layer, which is formed at least on one side of the support, wherein the adhesive layer contains an adhesive and 0.5–60 wt % o...
04/18/2006
7025983Fast dissolving orally consumable films
Physiologically acceptable films, including edible films, are disclosed. The films include a water soluble film-forming polymer such as pullulan. Edible films are disclosed that include pullulan and antimicrobially effective amounts of the essential oils thymol, met...
04/11/2006
7022341Pharmaceutical compositions containing epinastine and pseudoephedrine
The present invention relates to novel oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising as pharmaceutically active compounds a combination of an antihistaminic-effective amount of epinastine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and of a decongestant-effective am...
04/04/2006
7014846Phosphate-binding polymers for oral administration
Phosphate-binding polymers are provided for removing phosphate from the gastrointestinal tract. The polymers are orally administered, and are useful for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia. ...
03/21/2006
7014867Tablet comprising cetirizine and pseudoephedrine
The present invention concerns a tablet comprising two distinct segments. More particularly, the invention relates to combinations of two pharmaceutical substances and methods of treatment of allergic disorders. ...
03/21/2006
7008640Pharmaceutical composition for oral use with improved absorption
The present invention presents a pharmaceutical composition for oral use with improved absorption, which comprises drug, aminoalkyl methacrylate copolymer E, and acidic substance and is obtained by bringing said 3 components together and uniformly mixing at least th...
03/07/2006
7008637Transdermally administered tolterodine as anti-muscarinic agent for the treatment of overactive bladder
The present invention is drawn to set of formulations of at least one compound selected from tolterodine, salts thereof, prodrugs thereof and/or metabolites thereof, wherein in the set of formulations contains at least one device for transdermal administration and a...
03/07/2006
7008639Fish gelatin compositions containing a hydrocolloid setting system
The invention concerns Gelatin compositions for the use in pharmaceutical, veterinary, food, cosmetic or other products like films for wrapping food, aspics or jellies, preferably for predosed formulations like soft or hard gelatin capsules wherein the gelatin used ...
03/07/2006
7008667Bioactive agent release coating
A coating composition for use in coating implantable medical devices to improve their ability to release bioactive agents in vivo. The coating composition is particularly adapted for use with devices that undergo significant flexion and/or expansion in the course of...
03/07/2006
7008641Osmotic device containing venlafaxine and an anti-psychotic agent
The present invention provides an osmotic device containing controlled release venlafaxine in the core in combination with an anti-psychotic agent in a rapid release external coat. A wide range of anti-psychotic agents can be used in this device. Particular embodime...
03/07/2006
7008644Method and apparatus for producing dry particles
Method and apparatus for producing dry particles. Two liquid components are combined in a static mixer, atomized into droplets, and the droplets dried to form dry particles. Use of the static mixer enables incompatible liquid components to be rapidly and homogeneous...
03/07/2006
7005138Method of systematically delivering SSRIs
Methods and compositions are disclosed for the intravaginal or rectal delivery of selected serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to the systemic circulation. Such methods and compositions are useful in the treatment of depression, migraine headaches, chronic pain, p...
02/28/2006
6998135Demineralized corticocancellous bone sheet
A flexible, demineralized unitary bone sheet comprised of cortical cancellous bone having a residual calcium weight of 3.0% to 8.0% with a hyaluronic acid component having a molecular weight of 700,000 to 1,500,000 with the weight of the same ranging from 1% to abou...
02/14/2006
6998134Biologically active implants
This invention relates to an implant for treating pathological changes in the spinal column and/or locomotor system. According to one embodiment of the invention, the implant may be provided with an enamel-like or varnish-like coating up to 100 μm thick and made of...
02/14/2006
6998140Dispersion comprising a non-ionic emulsifier
The invention relates to a dispersion suitable for use as coating agent and binder for pharmaceutical forms, having a solids content of 10–70% by weight consisting of a) from 90 to 99% by weight of a methacrylate copolymer consisting of at least 90% b...
02/14/2006
6989149Delivery of reactive agents via self emulsification for use in shelf-stable products
Disclosed are treatment compositions comprising a liquid emulsifiable concentrate which comprises a chemically unstable reactive agent wherein the reactive agent is comprised of one or more reactive groups of the electrophilic, nucleophilic or protected thiol type, ...
01/24/2006
6984399Solid pharmaceutical formulation containing lovastatin and simvastatin respectively, and its preparation
The present invention relates to a novel solid pharmaceutical formulation containing lovastatin and simvastatin, respectively, with a particle size D(0.9) between 15 and 100 μm and a specific particle surface area between 1 and 4 m2/g, and to the process...
01/10/2006
6984404Methods for preparing coated drug particles and pharmaceutical formulations thereof
Disclosed are methods using pulsed laser ablation to prepare coated drug particles of uniform size and thickness. The coated drug particles ranged in size from several nanometers to several millimeters in diameter size, and were coated with organic polymer particle ...
01/10/2006
6984401Antiviral product, use and formulation thereof
An antiviral product is comprised of at least three dosages forms, each of which has a different release profile, with the Cmax for the antiviral product being reached in less than about twelve hours. In one embodiment, there is an immediate release dosag...
01/10/2006
6974569Shampoos providing a superior combination anti-dandruff efficacy and condition
Disclosed are shampoo compositions that provide a superior combination of anti-dandruff efficacy and conditioning, and a method of cleansing and conditioning the hair comprising applying to the hair and scalp an amount of said compositions. The anti-dandruff and con...
12/13/2005
6972133Degradable animal chewing article possessing enhanced safety, durability and mouth-feel
A chewable, biodegradable article for use as a pet toy comprises a matrix made of a natural polymer, a synthetic organic polymer or a mixture thereof, a natural or synthetic fibrous material that comprises fibers and that is bonded chemically or physically with the ...
12/06/2005
6969526Paroxetine controlled release compositions
A controlled release or delayed release formulation contains a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as paroxtine. ...
11/29/2005
6969529Nanoparticulate compositions comprising copolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate as surface stabilizers
The present invention is directed to nanoparticulate compositions comprising a poorly soluble drug and at least one copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl acetate as a surface stabilizer adsorbed to the surface of the drug. Also encompassed by the invention are ph...
11/29/2005
6960348Goya derived cosmetic compositions for face and body
A novel cosmetic preparation can be obtained by incorporating goya (momordica charantia) fruit and leaves into generic paraffin and cosmetic clay. The unique result can be used by estheticians in providing facial masks and cosmetic skin applications in beauty...
11/01/2005
6960339Compositions structured with at least one polymer and methods of using the same
A process for non-migrating deposit of a composition for making up at least one keratinous material, such as, for example, a lipstick or a foundation, comprising including in said a-composition for making up at least one keratinous material at least one liquid conti...
11/01/2005
6949255Inhibitory chemical formulation with preservative system
The present invention provides methods for preventing the transmission of HIV, methods for prophylaxis of HIV transmission and methods for reducing the risk of HIV transmission vaginally or rectally using compositions having at least one of polyquaternium, glycerin,...
09/27/2005
6949259Solid preparations for oral use
Solid preparations for oral use for facilitating the administration in a small dose of KRP-297, which is a ligand common to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors PPAR α and PPAR γ (i.e., nuclear receptors) and has an effect of ameliorating insulin resistance...
09/27/2005
6932982Encapsulated flavor and/or fragrance composition
The invention relates to a granular delivery system based on a matrix combining at least a carbohydrate material with from 1 to 7% of prehydrated agar agar. The system disclosed is particularly stable in aqueous environments and is capable of providing the controlle...
08/23/2005
6929803Conversion of liquid filled gelatin capsules into controlled release systems by multiple coatings
A dosage form comprising a gelatin capsule formed with a composite wall and containing a liquid, active agent formulation where the wall comprises a barrier layer formed over the external surface of the gelatin capsule, an expandable layer formed over the barrier la...
08/16/2005
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