| Vivus, Inc. Patent applications |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
| 20110262535 | Low Dose Topiramate / Phentermine Composition and Methods of Use Thereof - A method for effecting weight loss by administering a combination of topiramate and phentermine is provided. The phentermine is generally administered in immediate release form, in a daily dose in the range of 2 mg to 8 mg, in combination with a daily dose of topiramate selected to prevent the loss of effectiveness of phentermine alone. Methods for treating obesity, conditions associated with obesity, and other indications are also provided, as are compositions and dosage forms containing low doses of phentermine and topiramate, e.g., 3.75 mg phentermine and 23 mg topiramate. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110224196 | TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME WITH A COMBINATION OF A CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITOR AND AN ADDITIONAL ACTIVE AGENT - This invention relates generally to methods and pharmaceutical formulations useful in treating patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Treatment of OSAS is effected by administering a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to the patient in combination with at least one additional active agent. Examples of additional active agents include modafinil, eszopiclone, zolpidem, zaleplon, and phentermine. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20100087402 | Methods and compositions for the treatment of estrogen-dependent hyperproliferative uterine disorders - The present invention relates to the treatment of estrogen-dependent hyperproliferative uterine disorders including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, uterine cancer, and their related symptoms by intravaginally administering at least two active agents selected from an aromatase inhibitor, an antiinflammatory agent, and a uterine-selective estrogen receptor antagonist. This combination therapy reduces local estrogen production, blocks local estrogen action, and suppresses inflammation locally, resulting in starvation of the estrogen-dependent diseased tissues, relief of related symptoms, and retardation of disease progression. Intravaginal delivery maximizes local inhibition of estrogen production without significantly affecting systemic circulating estrogen levels. This results in enhanced clinical efficacy and reduced side effects. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20080227749 | CARRAGEENAN-BASED FORMULATIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE - A method is provided for treating a female individual who suffers from or is prone to dyspareunia. The method involves vaginal and/or vulvar administration of a formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a carrageenan and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier. In addition, a carrageenan-based formulation is provided as a new composition of matter. Packaged kits for an individual to use in the administration of a carrageenan-based formulation as provided as well. | 09-18-2008 |