Embodiments of the invention relate generally to the use of formulations comprising DMSO and MSM to treat arthritis (such as osteoarthritis), pain, inflammation, and/or degeneration. DMSO and MSM formulations are administered orally and/or topically in several embodiments and provide effective treatment of both chronic and acute symptoms of arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis), pain, inflammation, and/or degeneration. Solid forms of DMSO are provided in several embodiments.

This invention is directed to compositions and methods of treating polycystic kidney disease by administering a kappa opioid receptor agonist (KOA). For examples, this invention is directed to compositions and methods of treating polycystic kidney disease by reducing circulating blood levels of vasopressin

The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of presbyopia. The compositions preferably comprise aceclidine and a cycloplegic agent. The compositions optionally contain a surfactant, a viscosity enhancer, an osmolarity modifier and a preservative.

The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of presbyopia. The compositions preferably comprise aceclidine and a cycloplegic agent. The compositions optionally contain a surfactant, a viscosity enhancer, an osmolarity modifier and a preservative.

The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of presbyopia. The compositions preferably comprise aceclidine and a cycloplegic agent. The compositions optionally contain a surfactant, a viscosity enhancer, an osmolarity modifier and a preservative.

The present disclosure is directed to methods for treating diseases for which cysteamine is indicated and compounds useful in such methods.

The present disclosure is directed to methods for treating diseases for which cysteamine is indicated and compounds useful in such methods.

Compounds of the formula ##STR00001##
where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification have analgesic and/or immunostimulant effect in mammals.

Compounds of the formula ##STR00001##
where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification have analgesic and/or immunostimulant effect in mammals.

The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): ##STR00001##
said compound is inhibitor of MMP-2, and/or MMP-8, and/or MMP-9, and/or MMP-12 and/or MMP-13, and thus can be employed for the treatment of a disorder or disease characterized by abnormal activity of MMP-2, and/or MMP-8, and/or MMP-9, and/or MMP-12 and/or MMP-13. Accordingly, the compound of formula (I) can be used in treatment of disorders or diseases mediated by MMP-2, and/or MMP-8, and/or MMP-9, and/or MMP-12, and/or MMP-13. Finally, the present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition.