University of Kentucky Research Foundation

Rima Bawarshi

Anwar A Hussain

Shinichiro Hirai

The invention relates to a novel method of administering propranolol, a known .beta.-adrenergic blocking agent widely used in the treatment of angina pectoris, arrhythmias, hypertension and other cardiac conditions, and migraine. The invention further relates to novel dosage forms of propranolol which are adapted for nasal administration and which include solutions, suspensions, gels and ointments.

Nasal dosage forms of propranol

The invention relates to a novel method of administering the natural female sex hormones, 17 .beta.-estradiol and progesterone, to achieve enhanced bioavailability thereof. The invention further relates to novel dosage forms of 17 .beta.-estradiol and/or progesterone which are adapted for nasal administration, such as solutions, suspensions, gels and ointments. The dosage forms containing a combination of 17 .beta.-estradiol and progesterone are particularly useful as contraceptives, while the dosage forms containing only one of the hormonal components find utility in the treatment of conditions such as menopause, menstrual disorders, etc., which are known to respond to administration of a natural or synthetic female hormone.

Nasal dosage forms containing natural female sex hormones

The invention relates to a novel method of administering the natural female sex hormones, 17 .beta.- estradiol and progesterone, to achieve enhanced bioavailability thereof. The invention further relates to novel dosage forms of 17 .beta.- estradiol and/or progesterone which are adapted for nasal administration, such as solutions, suspensions, gels and ointments. The dosage forms containing a combination of 17 .beta.-estradiol and progesterone are particularly useful as contraceptives, while the dosage forms containing only one of the hormonal components find utility in the treatment of conditions such as menopause, menstrual disorders, etc., which are known to respond to administration of a natural or synthetic female hormone.

Method of administering natural female sex hormones

The invention relates to a novel method of administering propranolol, a known .beta.-andrenergic blocking agent widely used in the treatment of angina pectoris, arrhythmias, hypertension and other cardiac conditions, and migraine. The invention further relates to novel dosage forms of propranolol which are adapted for nasal administration and which include solutions, suspensions, gels and ointments.

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Lexington, KY, United States of America

Rima Bawarshi