Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for pulmonary administration of full-length parathyroid hormone to mammalian hosts for the treatment of osteoporosis. Thus there is provided a therapeutic, dry powder preparation suitable for inhalation comprising (i) as an active substance, a parathyroid hormone having an amino acid sequence which is at least 90% homologous to the sequence shown as SEQ ID NO: 1 in the Sequence Listing having the biological activities of the full-length parathyroid hormone; (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier consisting of coarse particles; and, optionally, (iii) as an active substance, a substance which enhances the absorption of parathyroid hormone in the lower respiratory tract; wherein an ordered mixture is formed between said active compound(s) and the carrier; in which at least 50% of the total mass of the active substance parathyroid hormone consists of (a) particles having a diameter of up to 10 microns; or (b) agglomerates of such particles.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition for pulmonary delivery comprises glycopyrrolate in a controlled release formulation, wherein, on administration, the glycopyrrolate exerts its pharmacological effect over a period greater than 12 hours.
Abstract:
Compounds having the formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings given in the description, are new powerful PDE inhibitors.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for treating asthma and other respiratory conditions. A medicament comprising a surface active phospholipid (SAPL) is prepared in the form of a fine powder and administered to the lungs in a gas stream. A preferred SAPL is a solid blend of dipalmitoyl phosphatidyl choline (DPPC) and phosphatidyl glycerol (PG).
Abstract:
Use of thiamphenicol and derivatives thereof for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment of Chlamydia pneumoniae infections is described.
Abstract:
A method for enhancing the expression of aquaporin proteins by contacting aquaporin producing cells with interferon-α is described. The method enables treatment of patients afflicted with disease states characterized by xerosis.
Abstract:
Application of an alkaline earth metal salt selected from calcium and strontium salts can steadily denature the allergens those exist in the environment without any coloring trouble on the treated material.