Abstract:
There is provided novel and useful pro-drug forms of theophylline having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a member selected from the group consisting of a straight or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.20 alkyl group, a straight or branched C.sub.14 -C.sub.20 alkenyl group, a substituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group whose substituents are selected from the group consisting of a hydroxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.14 acyloxy group, and a halogen atom (Cl, Br, I), and a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic group whose substituents are selected from the group consisting of a hydroxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 acyloxy group, and a halogen atom (Cl, Br, I), and wherein A presents a member selected from the group consistng of a --CO-- group, a --CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --C-- group, wherein n represents an integer of from 1 to 16, a --CO--CH=CH--CO-- group (cis or trans), ##STR2## AND A ##STR3## group. The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of asthma in warm-blooded animals. Upon administration, the compounds of this invention slowly go into solution and subsequently cleave prior to and/or during the absorption process, releasing theophylline in a sustained manner at a non-toxic, therapeutic level; that is, without the large blood level variations normally observed when theophylline per se is administered.
Abstract translation:提供了具有下式的茶碱的新型有用的前药形式:其中R表示选自直链或支链C4-C20烷基的成员, 直链或支链C 14 -C 20烯基,取代苯基或取代或未取代的萘基,其取代基选自羟基,C1-C4烷基,C1-C4烷氧基,C1- C14酰氧基和卤素原子(C1,Br,I),以及取代或未取代的杂芳基,其取代基选自羟基,C1-C4烷基,C1-C4烷氧基, C 1 -C 4酰氧基和卤素原子(Cl,Br,I),其中A表示选自-CO-基团,-CO-(CH 2)n C - 基团的基团,其中n 表示1〜16的整数,-CO-CH = CH-CO-基(顺式或反式),和A 组。
Abstract:
A drug-dispensing ocular insert containing a drug and suited for application to the eyeball to dispense said drug to the eye over a prolonged period of time, includes, for permitting facile insertion into and comfortable retention within the eye, and more importantly for preventing the accidental expulsion of the insert therefrom, first detent means adapted for insertion into the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva between the sclera of the eyeball and the upper eyelid, and second, conjoint detent means, cooperative with said first detent means, adapted for insertion into the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva between the said sclera of the eyeball and the lower eyelid.
Abstract:
An ocular insert for the continuous controlled administration of a predetermined therapeutically effective dosage of drug to the eye over a prolonged period of time. The device meters the flow of drug by means of a drug release rate controlling material. The insert bioerodes in the environment of the eye concurrently with the dispensing or at a point in time after the dispensing of the therapeutically desired amount of drug.
Abstract:
Alkaline earth metal salts of salicylamide are administered in solid oral dosage forms with substantially improved analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and sedative results as compared with salicylamide. Highest blood levels are obtained by administering enteric-coated salicylamide salt dosage forms.
Abstract:
A drug delivery device retained in the stomach comprising a ring figure made from polymer(s) that may release a drug associated therewith over a controlled, predictable and extended period of time.
Abstract:
A diffusion cell for use in determining the absorption rate of a study substance through a permeable membrane. The cell includes a receptor chamber which contains receptor fluid to receive study substance absorbed through the membrane. The receptor chamber includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A rotary stirrer is situated adjacent the fluid outlet. The stirrer is rotated so as to rotate the receptor fluid in the receptor chamber in such manner that the fluid pressure is greater at the outlet than at the inlet, so that the stirrer defines a pump which pumps receptor fluid outwardly through the outlet, then through a detector, and then back into the receptor chamber through the inlet. The detector determines the concentration of study substance within the receptor fluid.
Abstract:
Present invention provides a unique drug delivery device for delivering drug by injection into a body. The drug delivery system comprises the drug and polymer which is a liquid at room temperature and a semi-solid or gel at the body temperature.
Abstract:
This invention describes the application of selected polymers as novel drug delivery systems which use the body temperature and pH to induce a liquid to gel transition of the polymer which contains a drug or therapeutic agent therein. The goal of such a delivery system is to achieve a greater degree of bioavailability or sustained concentration of a drug.