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5622944 Testosterone prodrugs for improved drug delivery  
Compositions and methods are provided for enhanced transdermal electrotransport of 17-hydroxy sterol compounds, including testosterone. The parent sterols are modified at the 17-hydroxy position by...
5622943 Minimizing progestin associated breakthrough bleeding  
A method for minimizing menstrual bleeding irregularities in individuals using progestin-only pharmaceutical preparations, such as contraceptives, is disclosed.
5620966 11,21-bisphenyl-19-norpregnane derivatives  
The invention relates to a 11,21-bisphenyl-19-norpregnane derivative of formula I ##STR1## wherein R 1 is selected from H, halogen, (1-6C)alkoxy, and NR 5 R 6 , R 5 and R 6 being independently...
5616573 Glucocorticoids  
Glucocorticoids of general formula I R--Val--O--GC (II), are described, in which O-GC is the radical of a 21-hydroxycorticoid that has an antiinflammatory action, Val represents a valine radical...
5591733 Methods, compositions, and compounds for allosteric modulation of the gaba receptor by members of the androstane and pregnane series  
Method, compositions, and compounds for modulating brain excitability to alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia and seizure activity using certain steroid derivatives that act at a newly identified...
5587367 Pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition containing a combination of a retinoid and a sterol  
A pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition is disclosed comprising in combination a retinoid and a sterol capable of inhibiting the biosynthesis of cholesterol resulting in a synergistic effect in...
5578589 Method for suppressing an immunoresponse with an estradiol derivative-chlorambucil conjugate  
The invention is drawn to a method for suppressing an immunoresponse in animals by administering an estradiol derivative-chlorambucil conjugate of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R 1 is alkyl or...
5576186 Diagnosis and monitoring of rheumatological diseases by detection of anti-EF1-α antibodies  
A method and assay kit are provided for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus by detecting a concentration of anti-EF-1α antibodies that may be found within a sample of body fluid. The assay...
5576311 Cyclodextrins as suspending agents for pharmaceutical suspensions  
The present invention relates to stable aqueous suspension of drugs suitable for therapeutic administration without requiring solubilization or complexation of those drugs. The suspensions are...
5576310 11-benzaldoxime-17β-methoxy-17α-methoxymethyl-estrasdiene derivatives, methods for their production and pharmaceuticals containing such compounds  
This invention relates to new 11-benzaldoxime-estra-diene derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is --CO--CH 3 , --CO--O--C 2 H 5 , --CO--NH-phenyl, --CO--NH--C 2 H 5 , --CO--C 2...
5576309 Estradiol derivative-chlorambucil conjugate, process for preparing the same, and pharmaceutical composition  
An estradiol derivative-chlorambucil conjugate of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R 1 is alkyl or alkoxyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R 2 is acyl, dansyl, or alkyl; R 3 , R 4 , and R 5 ...
5565443 Subcutaneous implants based on normegestrol derivatives  
Subcutaneous implant for preventing conception for at least one year in women comprising an amount effect to prevent conception without suppressing intermontly bleeding of a steroid compound of...
5556848 Ophthalmic suspension containing diflupredonate  
An ophthalmic suspension comprising difluprednate as an active ingredient. The ophthalmic suspension of the present invention shows superior antiinflammatory action and antiallergic action by local...
5554386 Delivery of therapeutic agents to receptors using polysaccharides  
This invention relates to a method of directing a therapeutic agent to selected cells, wherein a complex is formed between a polysaccharide capable of interacting with a cell receptor and a...
5552395 Δ9(11)-dehydro-8-isoestrone used to treat alzheimer's disease  
This invention relates to treating Alzheimer's disease with 8α-3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10),9(11)tetraen-17-one (Δ9(11)-dehydro-8-isoestrone) (VI), ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt...
5545634 Activation of androgen receptors with low dose non-masculinizing androgenic compounds  
A method of treatment or prevention of breast and endometrial cancer, osteoporosis and endometriosis in susceptible warm-blooded animals comprising administering a low dose. Of a progestin or other...
5525349 Compositions and methods for treating the cornea inconjunction with laser irradiation  
Methods for preventing and treating corneal haze resulting from exposure of the eye to laser irradiation are disclosed. The methods include administration of compositions of wound healing...
5523316 Intraocular irrigating solution containing agent for controlling IOP  
Improved ophthalmic irrigating solutions are described. The solutions include one or more drugs for controlling intraocular pressure, an antioxidant/free radical scavenger, electrolytes, a cellular...
5521166 Antiprogestin cyclophasic hormonal regimen  
The present invention is directed to cyclophasic hormonal regimens which comprise antiprogestin and progestin for human contraception whereby progestin is administered in the alternating presence...
5516769 Method of inhibiting fertilization  
Fertilization of an oocyte is inhibited by administering a fertilizing inhibitory amount of an antiprogestin to an ovulatory mammal in an amount which is insufficient to prevent ovulation but...
5512558 Nor-bile acid derivatives, processes for their preparation and the use of these compounds as medicaments  
nor-Bile acid derivatives, processes for their preparation and the use of these compounds as medicaments nor-Bile acid derivatives of the formula I G1--X--G2 ...
5510342 Method of lowering cholesterol  
This invention provides a method of lowering cholesterol and blood lipid levels, preventing hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and peripheral vascular...
5505942 Use of hydrolytic enzymes for the prophylaxis of spontaneous abortion in pregnant women with habitual idiopathic abortion in their anamneses  
The present invention relates to the use of hydrolytic enzymes for the prophylaxis of spontaneous abortion in pregnant women in need thereof with habitual idiophathic abortion in their anamneses.
5504117 Pharmacologic preparation for the treatment of anal disorders  
A medical preparation for treating anal disorders comprises an effective amount of a nitric oxide donor, preferably an organic nitrate. The preparation may be in the form of an ointment that is...
5504074 Estrogenic compounds as anti-angiogenic agents  
The application discloses methods of treating mammalian diseases characterized by undesirable angiogenesis by administering estradiol derivatives including those comprising colchicine or...
5496814 Method of modifying bone resorption with Δ9(11)-dehydro-8-isoestrone  
This invention relates to 8α-3-hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10),9(11)tetraen-17-one (Δ9(11)-dehydro-8-isoestrone) (VI), ##STR1## to the process for its preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions...
5474989 Drug composition  
The present invention relates to a drug composition in which the solubility and the dissolution rate of a drug having low water solubility are improved by incoroprating therein a low molecular...
5468741 Use of low levels of mifepristone to treat leiomyomata  
This invention provides for novel unit doses of mifepristone to treat leiomyomata. Compared to unit dosages taught by the prior art, the claimed dosages are low and surprisingly effective....
5468736 Hormone replacement therapy  
A method of hormone replacement therapy involves the administration of estrogen together with an amount of antiprogestin which inhibits estrogen-induced endometrial proliferation in a woman.
5468729 Method for treatment of autoimmune hepatitis  
A method and composition for treating autoimmune hepatitis in a patient utilizes an immunomodulatory amount of Tα 1 and an anti-inflammatory amount of a corticosteroid.
5461041 Progestogen-only contraceptive  
Disclosed is an oral contraceptive regimen containing daily dosage units each containing from 70 to 80 micrograms of desogestrel, 3-ketodesogestrel or mixtures thereof. It has been found that by...
5461140 Bioerodible polymers for solid controlled release pharmaceutical compositions  
Bioerodible ortho ester polymers useful for preparing solid form bioerodible pharmaceutical compositions such as pellets, capsules, suppositories and the like are provided. A novel synthetic method...
5446036 13-alkyl-11beta-phenylgonanes  
There are provided 13-alkyl-11beta-phenyl-gonanes of formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is an oxygen atom or N--OH; R 2 is alpha- or beta-position methyl or ethyl; R 1 is selected from heteroaryl...
5443837 Estrus synchronization method  
A method of synchronizing estrus in breeding animals comprising parenterally administering to breeding animals an estrus synchronizing amount of 17α-allyl-Δ 4 ,9,11 -estratriene-17β-ol-3-one.
5441947 Methods of inhibiting vascular restenosis  
Wortmannin and certain of its analogs are inhibitors of restinosis.
5439902 14α, 16α-ethanoand 14α, 16α-etheno-estratrienes  
The new 14α,16α-ethano- and 14α,16α-etheno-estratrienes of general formula I, ##STR1## are described, in which A-B means a C-C single bond or C-C double bond, R 1 means a hydrogen atom, a...
5432170 Process for the production of semisolid preparations containing micronized active ingredients  
A process for the production of semisolid preparations containing micronized active ingredients is described which is characterized in that a mixture of one or two nonionic surfactants with an HLB...
5418228 Contraceptive regimen  
A contraceptive method and regimen utilizing an initially greater amount of progestogen, which gradually tapers over the period in which the contraceptive is administered. The regimen includes a...
5414014 Methods for efficacious removal of attached, sucking antropods from human dermis  
The present invention provides methods of using compositions containing local anesthetic compounds for facilitating the removal of sucking arthropods from the skin of a mammal; for reducing...
5407928 11β-aryl-gona-4,9-dien-3-ones  
This invention relates to 11β-aryl-gona-4,9-dienes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein the variables are defined in the specification. The compounds are progesterone antagonists and are...
5407926 Ophthalmic composition  
Pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of ophthalmic inflammation and methods of treating ophthalmic inflammation with those compositions are disclosed. The compositions contain a...
5395831 Treating cardiac disorders with Δ9(11)-dehydro-8-isoestrone  
This invention relates to 8α-3-hydroxyestra- 1,3,5( 10),9( 11 )tetraen-17-one (Δ9( 11 )-dehydro-8-isoestrone) (VI), ##STR1## to the process for its preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions...
5371077 Side chain derivatized 15-oxygenated sterols, methods of using them and a process for preparing them  
Pharmaceutical compositions are provided for lowering the activity of HMG-CoA reductase and/or lowering serum cholesterol, comprising an amount effective to lower the activity of HMG-CoA reductase...
5366968 Modulation of receptor-mediated ion transport  
The subject application discloses methods for modulating NMDA-mediated ion transport, and inhibiting non-NMDA glutamate-induced ion transport, in neuronal cells. The methods involve contacting a...
5362720 Methods of treating or preventing breast or endometrial cancer with low dose non-masculinizing androgenic compounds  
A method of treatment or prevention of breast and endometrial cancer, osteoporosis and endometriosis in susceptible warm-blooded animals comprising administering a low dose of a progestin or other...
5362721 Corticoid-17-alkyl-carbonates substituted in the 17-position, process for their preparation and pharmaceuticals containing them  
The disclosed invention includes corticoid-17-alkylcarbonates substituted in the 17-position, a process for their preparation and pharmaceuticals containing them. These corticoid-17-alkylcarbonates...
5348729 Evaluative means for detecting inflammatory reactivity  
The present invention is directed to a method for testing the susceptibility of a mammal to inflammatory diseases which comprises the steps of: administering to a mammal a compound selected from...
5344819 Pharmaceutical compositions for use in treating inflammation  
Inflammation in mammals is treated by administering anti-inflammatory agent complexed with corticosteroid binding globulin (CBG) that is produced by recombinant DNA-based techniques.
5342834 Method for androgen supplementation  
A particular group of androgens is not metabolized to their 5α-reduced form in the prostate and other tissues. Thus, administration of these compounds--testosterone derivatives with a non-hydrogen...
5336506 Targeting of therapeutic agents using polysaccharides  
The invention relates to a method for the targeting of a therapeutic agent to a specific population of cells, wherein a complex is formed between the therapeutic agent and a polysaccharide capable...