Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel process for purification of influenza viruses and the highly pure influenza virus obtained by such process. The invention is based on the premise that specific modification of viral purification processes can lead to increases in the yield, purity and robustness. The invention also provides an improved, low dose, stable, safe and efficacious compositions for easy administration to subjects and their use in augmenting immune responses to influenza antigens.
Abstract:
Oral pharmaceutical compositions and process for preparing compositions comprising at least one gastric acid suppressing agent, at least one prokinetic agent and at least one alginic acid optionally with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients are provided; such that the gastric acid suppressing agent is present in a delayed release form, prokinetic agent is present in a bimodal release form such as an immediate release form, and a delayed release form to provide a dose with a lag time form and alginic acid is present in an immediate release form. The said compositions are useful in the treatment of gastric acid related disorders such as gastro esophageal reflux disease, reflux esophagitis, peptic ulcer, gastric ulcer, heartburn, sour stomach, acid ingestion, upset stomach and/or pain associated with heartburn, sour stomach and acid ingestion, bloating, fullness, dyspepsia, nocturnal heartburn, disorders not manifested by the presence of ulcerations in the gastric mucosa, including chronic active or atrophic gastritis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a modified release pharmaceutical composition comprising ramipril or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable excipient(s) wherein pharmaceutical composition is bioequivalent to conventional immediate release formulation of ramipril administered twice daily. The invention further relates to a modified release pharmaceutical composition comprising: an immediate release component comprising ramipril or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a modified release component comprising ramipril or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further relates to the process for the preparation of modified release pharmaceutical composition of ramipril.
Abstract:
Modified release pharmaceutical compositions comprising mycophenolate as the active agent or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, polymorphs, isomers, prodrugs, solvates, hydrates, or derivatives thereof, wherein the said composition exhibits a biphasic release profile when subjected to in- vitro dissolution and/or upon administration in- vivo are provided. The composition provides a drug release in a manner such that the drug levels are maintained above the therapeutically effective concentration (EC) constantly for an extended duration of time. Further, the difference between the maximum plasma concentration of the drug (Cmax) and the minimum plasma concentration of the drug (Cmjn), and in turn the flux defined as ((Cmax - Cmjn)/Cavg) is minimal. The present invention also provides process of preparing such dosage form compositions and prophylactic and/or therapeutic methods of using such compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to anthrax recombinant fusion proteins, process of preparation of such proteins and compositions thereof. Particularly the recombinant fusion proteins of the present invention comprise a native Edema factor protein (EF) or mutated Edema factor protein (EFm) or truncated Edema factor protein (EFn) and a native or mutated or mature Protective Antigen (PA) optionally with a linker wherein the linker is optionally a native Lethal factor protein (LF) or mutated Lethal factor protein (LFm) or truncated Lethal factor protein (LFn). Further, provided are nucleic acids encoding the DNA construct of the present invention. The compositions of the present invention may be useful as a pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylactic and/or therapeutic vaccine against anthrax.
Abstract:
The invention provides a method and a composition for producing an anti-androgenic effect in a mammal. The method comprises administering a modified release pharmaceutical composition of bicalutamide to a mammal, with a reduced dosing frequency, for improved patient convenience and compliance. The composition of the invention also provides for a higher bioavailability and improved pharmacokinetic profile as compared to a conventional bicalutamide composition.
Abstract:
The present invention is concerned with a system for spatially and temporally programmable delivery of an active agent. When administered orally, the system can be retained in the gastric region for a prolonged period of time. It comprises of a core, one or more layers coated over the core and a preformed hollow space. The invention also concerns with a process for preparation of the system and a method for treating/preventing diseases, by administering to a subject in need thereof, the system of the invention.
Abstract:
The invention describes a modified release oral dosage form of desmopressin which upon administration releases two or more amounts of desmopressin. The dosage form comprises of individual dosage units, such as an immediate release dosage unit and one or more delayed release dosage units, each comprising of a suitable amount of desmopressin, released after a predetermined time interval. The dosage form of the invention provides a release profile, adapted such that the dosage form exhibits improved efficacy for a prolonged duration of action and provides for an overall superior management of antidiuretic therapy. The invention also provides for method of manufacture of the dosage form of the invention and also method of treatment of diseases such as diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis, nocturia and urinary incontinence in a mammal in need of such treatment.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition containing nimesulide and levocetirizine useful for the treatment of allergic disorders such as rhinitis. The composition may provide different release characteristics, e.g an immediate release part and a controlled release part.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel phenyl oxazolidinone compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers including R and S isomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The invention also relates to the processes for the synthesis of novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising novel compounds of Formula I and methods of treating or preventing conditions caused by microbial infections. The compounds of the present invention are effective against a number of aerobic and/or anaerobic Gram positive and/or Gram negative pathogens such as multi drug resistant Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Enterococcus spp., Bacterioides spp., Clostridia spp., H. influenza , Moraxella Spp., as well as acid-fast organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the like.