Topical cream or ointment medications formulated by blending admixtures of various concentrations of active ingredients with a plurality of inactive excipient ingredients for treating acne and a variety of other similar skin ailments including, folliculitis, rosacea, boil, skin-flaking, minor wounds, cuts, and adverse skin-issues related to use of covid-19 protective face-masks covered-area rashes, acne and non-lethal insect bites.

The present invention discloses a method of treating agitation or the signs of agitation in a subject comprising the sublingual administration of an effective amount of an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, more particularly Dexmedetomidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The method is particularly suitable for the treatment of agitation associated with neurodegenerative and/or neuropsychiatric diseases. The present invention also discloses the sublingual administration of an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, more particularly Dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof at a dose that is effective to treat agitation or the signs of agitation in a subject, but does not cause significant sedation.

The present invention discloses a method of treating agitation or the signs of agitation in a subject comprising the sublingual administration of an effective amount of an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, more particularly Dexmedetomidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The method is particularly suitable for the treatment of agitation associated with neurodegenerative and/or neuropsychiatric diseases. The present invention also discloses the sublingual administration of an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, more particularly Dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof at a dose that is effective to treat agitation or the signs of agitation in a subject, but does not cause significant sedation.

The present invention discloses a method of treating agitation or the signs of agitation in a subject comprising the sublingual administration of an effective amount of an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, more particularly Dexmedetomidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The method is particularly suitable for the treatment of agitation associated with neurodegenerative and/or neuropsychiatric diseases. The present invention also discloses the sublingual administration of an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, more particularly Dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof at a dose that is effective to treat agitation or the signs of agitation in a subject, but does not cause significant sedation.

Disclosed are compounds of Formulas (I), (II), (III), (IV), and (V):

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and/or a salt thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is —OH or —OP(O)(OH).sub.2, and X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, R.sub.2, R.sub.2a, R.sub.a, R.sub.b, and R.sub.c are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as selective agonists for G protein-coupled receptor S1P.sub.1, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases or disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas, such as autoimmune diseases and vascular disease.

Disclosed are compounds of Formulas (I), (II), (III), (IV), and (V):

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and/or a salt thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is —OH or —OP(O)(OH).sub.2, and X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, R.sub.2, R.sub.2a, R.sub.a, R.sub.b, and R.sub.c are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as selective agonists for G protein-coupled receptor S1P.sub.1, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases or disorders in a variety of therapeutic areas, such as autoimmune diseases and vascular disease.

A composition and method for treating, minimizing, or preventing sleep related conditions, such as snoring or sleep apnea. The composition, preferably in the form of a nasal spray, may comprise a decongestant, such as oxymetazoline, or pharmaceutically suitable salt thereof, one or more essential oil(s), and non-active ingredients. The composition is formulated for extended use, i.e. more than 5-7 days, without the risk of decongestant nasal spray rebound congestion.

A composition and method for treating, minimizing, or preventing sleep related conditions, such as snoring or sleep apnea. The composition, preferably in the form of a nasal spray, may comprise a decongestant, such as oxymetazoline, or pharmaceutically suitable salt thereof, one or more essential oil(s), and non-active ingredients. The composition is formulated for extended use, i.e. more than 5-7 days, without the risk of decongestant nasal spray rebound congestion.

A composition and method for treating, minimizing, or preventing sleep related conditions, such as snoring or sleep apnea. The composition, preferably in the form of a nasal spray, may comprise a decongestant, such as oxymetazoline, or pharmaceutically suitable salt thereof, one or more essential oil(s), and non-active ingredients. The composition is formulated for extended use, i.e. more than 5-7 days, without the risk of decongestant nasal spray rebound congestion.

Disclosed herein are methods of administering relatively high doses of dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a human subject, without also inducing significant sedation. The disclosed methods are particularly suitable for the treatment of agitation, especially when associated with neurodegenerative and/or neuropsychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar illness such as bipolar disorder or mania, dementia, depression, or delirium.