The present invention relates to solid pharmaceutical compositions comprising N-[1-(5-cyano-pyridin-2−ylmethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-2-[4-(1-trifluoromethyl-cyclopropyl)-phenyl]-acetamide or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing said compositions and their uses for the treatment or prevention of diseases and disorders linked to T-type calcium channels such as epilepsy.

The present invention relates to solid pharmaceutical compositions comprising N-[1-(5-cyano-pyridin-2−ylmethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-2-[4-(1-trifluoromethyl-cyclopropyl)-phenyl]-acetamide or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing said compositions and their uses for the treatment or prevention of diseases and disorders linked to T-type calcium channels such as epilepsy.

A compound represented by formula I or II. X represents a mono substituent on a benzene ring, and is selected from —H, —I, —Br, —Cl, —F, —CN, an amino, and a derivative thereof; R.sub.1 is a C.sub.2-10 alkyl, C.sub.2-10 alkyl substituted by cyclopropane or fluorine, except n-butyl; and M is an amine ion or metal ion.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a therapeutic agent or a recurrence preventive agent for serotonergic system- or dopaminergic system-related diseases, in particular, mental dysfunction symptoms and other non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease; and a method for treating the aforesaid symptoms or preventing the recurrence of the same. A compound represented by formula (1) [wherein each symbol is as defined in the description] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can exhibit an effect of treating serotonergic system- or dopaminergic system-related diseases, in particular, mental dysfunction symptoms and other non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or an effect of preventing the recurrence of the same. ##STR00001##

The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a therapeutic agent or a recurrence preventive agent for serotonergic system- or dopaminergic system-related diseases, in particular, mental dysfunction symptoms and other non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease; and a method for treating the aforesaid symptoms or preventing the recurrence of the same. A compound represented by formula (1) [wherein each symbol is as defined in the description] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can exhibit an effect of treating serotonergic system- or dopaminergic system-related diseases, in particular, mental dysfunction symptoms and other non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or an effect of preventing the recurrence of the same. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a cannabinoid containing oral solution. Preferably the cannabinoid is cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidivarin (CBDV) or cannabidiol-C4 (CBD-C4). More preferably the CBD, CBDV or CBD-C4 is present at a concentration of between 25 and 75 mg/ml. More preferably still the CBD, CBDV or CBD-C4 is present at a concentration of 50 mg/ml. In a further embodiment the oral solution is formulated with one or more edible oils. Preferably the edible oil is sesame oil. It is a preferred embodiment of the invention that the oral formulation comprises a low concentration of ethanol.

The present invention relates to methods of treating or ameliorating seizures relating to disruptions in Ubiquitin Protein Ligase E3A (UBE3A) gene. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of BK channel antagonists for the prophylaxis or treatment of seizures in a subject with Angelman syndrome or related autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In some embodiments, BK channel antagonist is Paxilline, iberiotoxin (IBTX) or GAL-021.

The present invention relates to methods of treating or ameliorating seizures relating to disruptions in Ubiquitin Protein Ligase E3A (UBE3A) gene. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of BK channel antagonists for the prophylaxis or treatment of seizures in a subject with Angelman syndrome or related autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In some embodiments, BK channel antagonist is Paxilline, iberiotoxin (IBTX) or GAL-021.

The present invention relates to crystalline forms of N-[1-(5-cyano-pyridin-2-ylmethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-2-[4-(1-trifluoromethyl-cyclopropyl)-phenyl]-acetamide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said crystalline forms and their use as T-type calcium channel blockers in the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders where T-type calcium channels are involved.

Pharmaceutical or food supplement preparation including alpha-lactalbumin and at least one short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) or a precursor or derivative thereof for use in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system; the SCFA or its precursor or derivative may be contained in at least one first dosage unit together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint and the alpha-lactalbumin in at least one second dosage unit together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint, and said dosage units may be distinct units intended for simultaneous or separate administration or the preparation may consist of a pharmaceutical or food supplement composition comprising the at least one short-chain fatty acid or a precursor or derivative thereof and alpha-lactalbumin together with a carrier acceptable from the pharmaceutical or food standpoint.