110 results about "Adrenergic agonist" patented technology

The present invention pertains to the identification of moieties and methods of using the same for preventing tolerance to bronchodilators. More specifically, the present invention pertains to the identification of compositions and methods which are capable of preventing tolerance to beta2-adrenergic agonists. The methods and compositions according to the invention are also useful as analytical tools for functional studies and as combination therapeutic tools.

A method and means for delivery of drugs to the chorio-retina and the optic nerve head which comprises contacting the surface of the eye with an effective amount of drug for treatment of chorio-retina and optic nerve head and a physiologically acceptable adrenergic agent for enhancing delivery of the drug to these tissues in an ophtalmologically acceptable carrier, said adrenergic agent being selected from the group consisting of alpha adrenergic agonist agents, derivatives of the alpha adrenergic agonist agents, beta-blocking agents, derivatives of the beta-blocking agents and mixtures thereof.

Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one alpha2-adrenergic agonist or baclofen and at least one alpha1-adrenergic agonist are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising tizanidine and modafinil are disclosed. Methods for reducing somnolence, sleepiness, lethargy, dizziness, drowsiness, somnolence, tiredness, lightheadedness, increased weakness, confusion, unsteadiness, clumsiness, or a combination of the symptoms thereof in a human patient; treating pain; and attenuating muscle spasticity, using pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one alpha2-adrenergic agonist or baclofen and at least one alpha1-adrenergic agonist are disclosed.

Combinations comprising (a) a β2 agonist and (b) an antagonist of M3 muscarinic receptors which is 3(R)-(2-hydroxy-2,2-dithien-2-ylacetoxy)-1-(3-phenoxypropyl)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, in the form of a salt having an anion X, which is a pharmaceutically acceptable anion of a mono or polyvalent acid are useful, e.g., for the treatment of respiratory disease, e.g., asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

PCT No. PCT/US97/15230 Sec. 371 Date May 4, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date May 4, 1998 PCT Filed Aug. 28, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/09625 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 12, 1998Disclosed herein are selective beta 3 adrenergic agonists represented by the following structural formula: The variables in the structural formula shown above are defined in the specification. Also disclosed are methods of using these compounds for agonizing the beta 3 adrenergic receptor in patients in need of such treatment, for example, patients in need of treatment for obesity or Type II diabetes.

The present invention discloses a novel compound and method for the treatment of inflammatory autoimmune diseases, for example, rheumatoid arthritis, using α-adrenergic antagonists and β-adrenergic agonists in combination. Treatment of animals, namely humans, with an α-adrenergic antagonist, preferably, phentolamine, and a β-adrenergic agonist, preferably terbutaline, in combination can significantly suppress the joint destruction and inflammation due to disease in these animals.

A sympatholytic cardiovascular agent delivered by a drug delivery pump to a central nervous system site to alleviate symptoms of acute or chronic cardiac insult or impaired cardiac performance. The drug delivery pump can be external or implantable infusion pump (IIP) coupled with a drug infusion catheter extending to the site. A patient activator can command delivery of a dosage and/or an implantable heart monitor (IHM) coupled with a sensor can detect physiologic parameters associated with cardiac insult or impaired cardiac performance and trigger dosage delivery. The IIP and IHM can be combined into a single implantable medical device (IMD) or can constitute separate IMDs that communicate by any of known communication mechanisms. The sympatholytic cardiovascular agent is one of the group consisting of an alpha-adrenergic agonist and an alpha2-adrenergic agonist (e.g., clonidine, p-aminoclonidine, guanabenz, lidamidine, tizanidine, moxonidine, methyldopa, xylazine, guanfacine, detomidine, medetomidine, and dexmedetomidine).

A method is provided for using α₂δ subunit calcium channel modulators or other compounds that interact with the α₂δ calcium channel subunit in combination with one or more compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects to treat and/or alleviate the symptoms associated with painful and non-painful lower urinary tract disorders in normal and spinal cord injured patients. According to the present invention, α₂δ subunit calcium channel modulators include GABA analogs, e.g., gabapentin and pregabalin, fused bicyclic or tricyclic amino acid analogs of gabapentin, and amino acid compounds. Compounds with smooth muscle modulatory effects include antimuscarinics, β3 adrenergic agonists, spasmolytics, neurokinin receptor antagonists, bradykinin receptor antagonists, and nitric oxide donors.

Disclosed is an extended release pharmaceutical formulation containing at least an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, such as tizanidine, for the treatment and prevention of spasticity in a subject, e.g., painful inflammatory conditions associated with skeletal muscle spasms.

Methods for treating or preventing cardiomyopathy in a subject by administering an al adrenergic receptor agonist, wherein the treatment does not result in increased blood pressure are provided.

Compounds of Formula 1

• • where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha₂ adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha_2B and/or alpha_2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha_2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha₂ adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.

The invention discloses a potentiometric sensing electrode for testing an adrenergic agonist and a sensor thereof. The sensing electrode comprises an electrode cable, a platinum electrode, an insulating sleeve, an electrode cap, a molecular imprinting membrane and a potential electrode solution; the platinum electrode is arranged in the insulating sleeve, and the electrode cable is drawn out from the upper end portion of the insulating sleeve; an end cap of the electrode cap is in an annular hollow structure, and an inner circle area on the inner side of the end cap is covered with the molecular imprinting membrane provided with a molecular imprinting pore structure; the outer side on the lower end portion of the insulating sleeve is closely sleeved with the electrode cap to fix the molecular imprinting membrane between the electrode cap and the insulating sleeve; and the potential electrode solution immersing at least the lower end of the platinum electrode is poured in the insulating sleeve. According to the potentiometric sensing electrode for detecting the adrenergic agonist and the sensor thereof, the potentiometric sensing electrode uses the molecular imprinting membrane with high peculiarity as a receptor of an electrochemical sensor and has the advantages that the test sensitivity is high, the operation is simple, the sensing electrode is convenient to carry, and the like, and field tests of adrenergic agonists are achieved.