110 results about "Narcolepsy" patented technology

This invention encompasses methods for the treatment and prevention of disorders that include, but are not limited to, eating disorders; weight gain; obesity; irritable bowel syndrome; obsessive-compulsive disorders; platelet adhesion; apnea; affective disorders such as attention deficit disorders, depression, and anxiety; male and female sexual function disorders; restless leg syndrome; osteoarthritis; substance abuse including nicotine and cocaine addiction; narcolepsy; pain such as neuropathic pain, diabetic neuropathy, and chronic pain; migraines; cerebral function disorders; chronic disorders such as premenstrual syndrome; and incontinence. The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms which comprise optically pure (+) sibutramine, optionally in combination with a phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a lipase inhibitor.

The present invention describes compounds, compositions and methods of using the same comprising lysine covalently attached to amphetamine. These compounds and compositions are useful for reducing or preventing abuse and overdose of amphetamine. These compounds and compositions find particular use in providing an abuse-resistant alternative treatment for certain disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ADD, narcolepsy, and obesity. Oral bioavailability of amphetamine is maintained at therapeutically useful doses. At higher doses bioavailability is substantially reduced, thereby providing a method of reducing oral abuse liability. Further, compounds and compositions of the invention decrease the bioavailability of amphetamine by parenteral routes, such as intravenous or intranasal administration, further limiting their abuse liability.

The invention describes compounds, compositions and methods of using the same comprising a chemical moiety covalently attached to amphetamine. These compounds and compositions are useful for reducing or preventing abuse and overdose of amphetamine. These compounds and compositions find particular use in providing an abuse-resistant alternative treatment for certain disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ADD, narcolepsy, and obesity. Oral bioavailability of amphetamine is maintained at therapeutically useful doses. At higher doses bioavailability is substantially reduced, thereby providing a method of reducing oral abuse liability. Further, compounds and compositions of the invention decrease the bioavailability of amphetamine by parenteral routes, such as intravenous or intranasal administration, further limiting their abuse liability.

Disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate in an aqueous medium that are resistant to microbial growth. Also disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate that are also resistant to the conversion into GBL. Disclosed are methods to treat sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, with these stable formulations of GHB. The present invention also provides methods to treat alcohol and opiate withdrawal, reduced levels of growth hormone, increased intracranial pressure, and physical pain in a patient.

Disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate in an aqueous medium that are resistant to microbial growth. Also disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate that are also resistant to the conversion into GBL. Disclosed are methods to treat sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, with these stable formulations of GHB. The present invention also provides methods to treat alcohol and opiate withdrawal, reduced levels of growth hormone, increased intracranial pressure, and physical pain in a patient.

The invention describes compounds, compositions, and methods of using the same comprising a chemical moiety covalently attached to amphetamine. These compounds and compositions are useful for reducing or preventing abuse and overdose of amphetamine. These compounds and compositions find particular use in providing an abuse-resistant alternative treatment for certain disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ADD, narcolepsy, and obesity. Oral bioavailability of amphetamine is maintained at therapeutically useful doses. At higher doses bioavailability is substantially reduced, thereby providing a method of reducing oral abuse liability. Further, compounds and compositions of the invention decrease the bioavailability of amphetamine by parenteral routes, such as intravenous or intranasal administration, further limiting their abuse liability.

Disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate in an aqueous medium that are resistant to microbial growth. Also disclosed are formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate that are also resistant to the conversion into GBL. Disclosed are methods to treat sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, with these stable formulations of GHB. The present invention also provides methods to treat alcohol and opiate withdrawal, reduced levels of growth hormone, increased intracranial pressure, and physical pain in a patient.

The present invention relates to a new use of phosphodiesterase 1 (PDE1) inhibitors for the treatment and / or prophylaxis of narcolepsy.

The invention describes compounds, compositions, and methods of using the same comprising a chemical moiety covalently attached to amphetamine. These compounds and compositions are useful for reducing or preventing abuse and overdose of amphetamine. These compounds and compositions find particular use in providing an abuse-resistant alternative treatment for certain disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ADD, narcolepsy, and obesity. Oral bioavailability of amphetamine is maintained at therapeutically useful doses. At higher doses bioavailability is substantially reduced, thereby providing a method of reducing oral abuse liability. Further, compounds and compositions of the invention decrease the bioavailability of amphetamine by parenteral routes, such as intravenous or intranasal administration, further limiting their abuse liability.

The present invention is directed to methods for identification of compounds that affect wakefulness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome and mood disorders (e.g., depression) through interaction with the hypocretin receptor system. The present invention is also directed to detection of abnormal levels of hypocretin in a subject, as well as detection of an abnormal immune response against hypocretin (orexins) and / or their receptors, where detection of abnormal hypocretin levels or detection of an abnormal immune response is indicative of a sleep disorder, particularly of narcolepsy. The present invention is also directed to a methods relating to the detection of a mutation or polymorphism in the gene encoding the hypocretin receptors, the detection of antibodies disrupting the function of gene encoding hypocretin receptors and hypocretin polypeptides, and the use of hypocretin biological markers in predicting treatment response using compounds interacting with the hypocretin receptor system.

Provided is a substituted piperidine compound having an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity. A compound represented by the formula (I):wherein each symbol is as described in the DESCRIPTION, or a salt thereof has an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity, and is useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for narcolepsy.

The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases

A novel pyrazole derivative of the following formula having a histamine H3 receptor antagonistic effect:or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a pharmaceutical preparation comprising the same as an active ingredient is effective for prevention or treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, sleep disorders, narcolepsy, sleep apnea syndrome, circadian rhythm disorder, depression, allergic rhinitis or other diseases.

This invention encompasses methods for the treatment and prevention of disorders that include, but are not limited to, eating disorders; weight gain; obesity; irritable bowel syndrome; obsessive-compulsive disorders; platelet adhesion; apnea; affective disorders such as attention deficit disorders, depression, and anxiety; male and female sexual function disorders; restless leg syndrome; osteoarthritis; substance abuse including nicotine and cocaine addiction; narcolepsy; pain such as neuropathic pain, diabetic neuropathy, and chronic pain; migraines; cerebral function disorders; chronic disorders such as premenstrual syndrome; and incontinence. The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms which comprise optically pure (-) sibutramine, optionally in combination with a phosphodiesterase inhibitor or a lipase inhibitor.

Polymorphs and solvates of racemic, enantiomerically pure, and enantiomerically mixed modafinil are formed and discussed. In addition, said forms are described as useful for the treatment of many conditions including, but not limited to, narcolepsy.

Provided are a histamine-H3 receptor antagonist; and a preventive and / or a remedy for metabolic system diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hormone secretion disorder, hyperlipemia, gout, fatty liver, circulatory system diseases, for example, stenocardia, acute / congestive cardiac insufficiency, cardiac infarction, coronary arteriosclerosis, hypertension, nephropathy, sleep disorder and various diseases accompanied by sleep disorder such as idiopathic hypersomnia, repetitive hypersomnia, true hypersomnia, narcolepsy, sleep periodic acromotion disorder, sleep apnea syndrome, circadian rhythm disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, REM sleep disorder, senile insomnia, night worker sleep insanitation, idiopathic insomnia, repetitive insomnia, true insomnia, electrolyte metabolism disorder, and central and peripheral nervous system diseases such as bulimia, emotional disorder, melancholia, anxiety, epilepsy, delirium, dementia, shinzophrenia, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, memory disorder, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, sleep disorder, recognition disorder, motion disorder, paresthesia, dysosmia, epilepsy, morphine resistance, narcotic dependency, alcoholic dependency. The histamine-H3 receptor antagonist comprises a piperidine derivative compound of formula (I) [wherein X1 and X2 independently represent a nitrogen atom or CH; Y represents a specific group; X3 represents Os—(CH2)m; R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a linear or branched lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, or an acetyl group substituted with 2 or 3 fluorine atoms; s is 0 or 1; and m is an integer to make (m+s) 0 or from 1 to 4], or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salt.

The present invention aims to provide a novel low-molecular-weight compound having an orexin agonist activity, which is expected to be useful as a superior agent for the treatment or prophylaxis of narcolepsy. The present invention provides a compound showing superior orexin agonist activity which is represented by the formula (I)wherein each symbol is as defined in the DESCRIPTION, and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, as well as an orexin agonist containing the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Provided are a histamine-H3 receptor antagonist; and a preventive and / or a remedy for metabolic system diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hormone secretion disorder, hyperlipemia, gout, fatty liver, circulatory system diseases, for example, stenocardia, acute / congestive cardiac insufficiency, cardiac infarction, coronary arteriosclerosis, hypertension, nephropathy, sleep disorder and various diseases accompanied by sleep disorder such as idiopathic hypersomnnia, repetitive hypersomnnia, true hypersomnnia, narcolepsy, sleep periodic acromotion disorder, sleep apnea syndrome, circadian rhythm disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, REM sleep disorder, senile insomnia, night worker sleep insanitation, idiopathic insomnia, repetitive insomnia, true insomnia, electrolyte metabolism disorder, and central and peripheral nervous system diseases such as bulimia, emotional disorder, melancholia, anxiety, epilepsy, delirium, dementia, shinzophrenia, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, memory disorder, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, sleep disorder, recognition disorder, motion disorder, paresthesia, dysosmia, epilepsy, morphine resistance, narcotic dependency, alcoholic dependency. The histamine-H3 receptor antagonist comprises a piperidine derivative compound of formula (I) [wherein X1 and X2 independently represent a nitrogen atom or CH; Y represents a specific group; X3 represents Os—(CH2)m; R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a linear or branched lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, or an acetyl group substituted with 2 or 3 fluorine atoms; s is 0 or 1; and m is an integer to make (m+s) 0 or from 1 to 4], or its pharmaceutically-acceptable salt.

The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a nanoparticulate modafinil compositions, or a salt(s), or an enantiomer(s), or a prodrug(s), or a polymorph(s) or derivative thereof, having improved bioavailability. The nanoparticulate modafinil composition formulation particles of the composition have an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm and are useful in the treatment of dyssomnias, including but not limited to, narcolepsy, chronic fatigue, eating disorders, compulsive behaviors, ADHD, addictions, substance abuse, sleepiness, nervous system diseases, conditions, syndromes, and symptoms and related diseases, conditions, and symptoms.

The present invention is directed to methods for controlled and optimized removal of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the CSF space of a patient. The methods are particularly intended for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other conditions which are caused by, or otherwise related to, the retention and / or accumulation of toxic substances in the CSF. One aspect of the present invention provides a method for shunting toxic substances present in a brain ventricle to the sinus system of an individual suffering from, or at risk of developing, a condition related to the retention and / or accumulation of toxic substances in the CSF, such as Alzheimer's disease. In addition to Alzheimer's disease, the present invention will be useful for treating other conditions resulting from the accumulation of toxic substances and resulting lesions in the patient's brain, such as Down's Syndrome, hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis of the Dutch-Type (HCHWA-D), epilepsy, narcolepsy, Parkinson's disease, polyneuropathies, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, dystrophy myotonic, other myotonic syndromes, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, brain tumors, Guillain-Barre-Syndrome, and the like.

The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity.A compound represented by the formula (I):wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof, is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of narcolepsy.

The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have histamine—H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I) as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor—related diseases

The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have histamine-H3 receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods of using these compositions to treat obesity, cognitive deficiencies, narcolepsy, and other histamine H3 receptor-related diseases.

The invention discloses an externally-applied traditional Chinese medicine preparation for curing cardio-cerebral respiratory circulatory system diseases and a preparation method thereof. The externally-applied traditional Chinese medicine preparation is prepared by selecting 34 traditional Chinese medicines capable of promoting blood and qi circulation, removing obstruction in channels and dredging veins, such as spina gleditsiae, semen momordicae, safflower, and the like and can be made into three preparations, namely, paste, medicine bags and tablets. The medicine preparation has a unique prescription, adopts an external treatment method matched with a traditional Chinese medical acupuncture point theory to cure the cardio-cerebral respiratory circulatory system diseases, has remarkable curative effects on various diseases, such as coronary heart disease angina, psychosis, paroxysmal sleep, Parkinson's disease, epileptics, paroxysmal sleep, encephalatrophy, rhinitis, chronic pharyngitis, laryngitis, asthma, gynecologic diseases, child attention deficient disorder, child bed-wetting disease, and the like. In addition, the medicine preparation has the efficacy of promoting intelligence, restoring consciousness, improving the health and strengthening the body without side effect.