| SUCAMPO AG Patent applications |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
| 20120095090 | NOVEL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING THE SAME - Disclosed is a novel composition comprising a novel bi-cyclic compound, which is expected to be pharmaceutically active, and a glyceride. The stability of the bi-cyclic compound can be improved significantly by dissolving the same in a glyceride. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120088824 | DOSAGE UNIT COMPRISING A PROSTAGLANDIN ANALOG FOR TREATING CONSTIPATION - A dosage unit for treating constipation in a human patient is described. The dosage unit of the invention includes a halogenated prostaglandin analog and a pharmaceutically suitable excipient. The dosage unit relieves constipation without substantial side effects. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120022152 | ANTI-CONSTIPATION COMPOSITION - An object of the present invention is to provide an anti-constipation composition containing a halogenated-bi-cyclic compound as an active ingredient in ratio of bi-cyclic/mono-cyclic structure of at least 1:1. The halogenated-bi-cyclic compound is represented by Formula (I): | 01-26-2012 |
| 20110300211 | SOFT-GELATIN CAPSULE FORMULATION - The present invention provides a soft gelatin capsule formulation of a 15-keto-prostaglandin compound, which includes: a soft gelatin capsule shell including gelatin and sugar alcohol as a plasticizer, and a mixture including a 15-keto-prostaglandin compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle which is filled in the shell. By encapsulating the 15-keto-prostaglandin compound in the specified soft gelatin capsule shell, stability of the compound is significantly improved. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110244037 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A BI-CYCLIC COMPOUND AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING THE BI-CYCLIC COMPOUND - Disclosed is a method for stabilizing a pharmaceutically active bi-cyclic compound of formula (I): | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110244036 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING A BI-CYCLIC COMPOUND AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING THE BI-CYCLIC COMPOUND - Disclosed is a method for stabilizing a pharmaceutically active bi-cyclic compound of formula (I): | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110065784 | METHOD FOR PROMOTING GASTROINTESTINAL BICARBONATE SECRETION - Provided is a method for promoting gastrointestinal bicarbonate secretion in a mammalian subject, which comprises administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I): | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110064748 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMBINATION AND METHOD FOR TREATING TUMOR - Disclosed is a method for treating tumor in a mammalian subject, which comprises administering a combination of (a) an anti-tumor agent and (b) a fatty acid derivative represented by the formula (I): | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110034424 | METHOD FOR THE LONG TERM NSAID USE - Provided is a method for the long term treatment of a condition or disease which is one of the indications for NSAID use in a human patient, which comprises administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a NSAID and at least 36 mcg per day of cobiprostone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, ether or amide. By administering cobiprostone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, ether or amide in combination with a NSAID, the patient can receive the NSAID for longer time period. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20100305203 | METHOD FOR MODULATING CLAUDIN MEDIATED FUNCTIONS - Disclosed is a method for modulating a claudin-mediated function in a mammalian subject which comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a specific fatty acid derivative. The application also discloses a method for treating a dermatological disease and a method for modulating an expression of a claudin in a mammalian subject using the same fatty acid derivative as above. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100298424 | METHOD FOR TREATING ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT - Disclosed is a novel use of a chloride channel opener, especially a prostaglandin compound for the treatment of abdominal discomfort. Further disclosed is a novel use of a chloride channel opener, especially a prostaglandin compound for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100274032 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PROSTAGLANDIN DERIVATIVE - Disclosed is a method for preparing a prostaglandin derivative of formula (A): | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100267832 | METHOD FOR TREATING MACULAR DEGENERATION - Disclosed is a method for treating macular degeneration in a mammalian subject, which comprises administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of a 15-keto-prostaglandin compound such as 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-20-ethyl-prostaglandin F | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100204491 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PROSTAGLANDIN DERIVATIVE - Disclosed is a method for preparing a prostaglandin derivative of formula (A): | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100204489 | METHOD FOR PREPARING PROSTAGLANDIN DERIVATIVE - Disclosed is a method for preparing a prostaglandin derivative of formula (A): | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100204332 | METHOD FOR TREATING A DISEASE OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE TO OPENING OF C1C-2 CHANNEL - Disclosed is a method for prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of a condition or disease responsive to opening of ClC-2 channel, which comprises the step of administrating an effective amount of a ClC-2 channel opener to a subject in need of said treatment. According to the invention, a tissue or organ to be transplanted can also be treated with the ClC-2 channel opener. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100087540 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising: a) a prostaglandin compound; (b) a sugar alcohol; (c) a polyol; and (d) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The composition of the present invention can be stored stably even in a polyethylene container. In addition, the composition of the present invention can be stored stably for a long term even if it comprises only a small amount of a preserving agent. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20090209643 | METHOD FOR MODULATING STEM CELL GROWTH - In one embodiment, provided is a composition comprising a prostaglandin compound for modulating stem cell proliferation and/or differentiation in a mammalian subject. In another embodiment, the instant application is a composition comprising a prostaglandin compound for, which comprises a prostaglandin compound for modulating proliferation and/or differentiation of stem cells of a mammalian subject, in which the stem cells are contacted directly or indirectly with the composition of the invention. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090030072 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMBINATION OF OPIOID AND PROSTAGLANDIN COMPOUND - Provided is a method for treating a condition or disease which is one of the indications for opioid use, which comprises administering a combination of: | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090022787 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING 11-DEOXY- PROSTAGLANDIN COMPOUND AND METHOD FOR STABILIZING THE COMPOUND - Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a 11-deoxy-prostaglandin compound represented by formula (I): | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090012165 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMBINATION OF NSAID AND PROSTAGLANDIN COMPOUND - Provided is a method for treating a condition or disease which is one of the indications for NSAID use, which comprises administering a combination of:
| 01-08-2009 |
| 20080221050 | Method for Diagnosing or Predicting Susceptibility to Optic Neuropathy - Disclosed is a set of genetic polymorphisms linked to optic neuropathy including glaucoma and Leber's disease. Those polymorphisms are useful for diagnosing and predicting susceptibility to optic neuropathy. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080207759 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING MITOCHONDRIA - The present invention relates to a method for protecting mitochondria from damage in a mammalian subject, which comprises administering an effective amount of a prostaglandin compound to a subject in need thereof. Also provided is a method for treating mitochondrial dysfunction as well as a condition associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in a mammalian subject, which comprises administering an effective amount of a prostaglandin compound to a subject in need thereof. | 08-28-2008 |