Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), alleviating a negative OSA symptom, reducing snoring, or improving quality of life in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising pyridostigmine before sleep. Also provided are related medicaments as well as methods for preparing the medicaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/4412 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof having oxo groups directly attached to the heterocyclic ring
• A61K 31/4425 - Pyridinium derivatives, e.g. pralidoxime, pyridostigmine
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• A61F 5/56 - Devices for preventing snoring
• A61M 16/00 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators Tracheal tubes

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), alleviating a negative OSA symptom, reducing snoring, or improving quality of life in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising pyridostigmine before sleep. Also provided are related medicaments as well as methods for preparing the medicaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), alleviating a negative OSA symptom, reducing snoring, or improving quality of life in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising pyridostigmine before sleep. Also provided are related medicaments as well as methods for preparing the medicaments.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/40 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil
• A61K 31/44 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof
• A61K 31/4425 - Pyridinium derivatives, e.g. pralidoxime, pyridostigmine
• A61P 11/00 - Drugs for disorders of the respiratory system

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods for alleviating physical discomfort and/or pain-related conditions in a subject, comprising one or more ingredients that improve blood circulation, one or more ingredients that reduce pain and one or more ingredients that enhance bone health. The ingredients are selected from synthetic compounds, natural products, natural ingredients, extracts from natural ingredients, or combinations thereof. The compositions of the invention are particularly useful in alleviating musculoskeletal pain and nerve related pain.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
• A61K 36/268 - Asarum (wild ginger)
• A61K 36/65 - Paeoniaceae (Peony family), e.g. Chinese peony
• A61K 36/714 - Aconitum (monkshood)
• A61K 36/8988 - Gastrodia
• A61K 35/58 - Reptiles