Abstract: The present invention relates to benzimidazolinylpiperidine derivatives useful as ligands for CGRP (Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide) receptors, their use in therapy, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and methods of treatment using them.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by formula I, which are caspase-3 inhibitors. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of caspase-3 mediated diseases comprising compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the formula I: (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and X are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptor CCR-2.

Abstract: A combination of a selective NMDA NR2B antagonist and an opioid analgesic is useful in the treatment of pain or nociception.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating a neurodegenerative disease, and in particular Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment or other objective memory impairment which comprises the co-administration of ARICEPT or other cholinesterase inhibitor or cholenergic angonist and an effective amount of a selective COX-2 inhibitor. Although a wide range of COX-2 inhibitors may be employed in combination with ARICEPT, there are preferred choices which are specifically set forth herein.

Abstract: Bronchial and respiratory disorders are treated by the separate, sequential, or simultaneous administration of i) an amount of N-(3,5-dichloropyrid-4-yl)-cyclopropylmethoxy-4-difluoromethoxybenzamide, the pyridyl N-oxide thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of either compound; and ii) an amount of a leukotriene antagonist, wherein the sum of the first and second amounts is a therapeutically effective amount.

Abstract: Trisubstituted pyrroles are antiprotozoal agents useful in the treatment and prevention of protozoal diseases in human and animals, including the control of coccidiosis in poultry.

Abstract: This invention encompasses the novel compounds of Formula I, which are useful in the treatment of caspase-3 mediated diseases. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods for treatment of caspase-3 mediated diseases.

Abstract: This invention encompasses the Form V polymorph of Compound A of structural formula: which is useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. The invention encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the Form V polymorph of Compound A. The invention also encompasses a process for synthesizing the Form V polymorph of Compound A.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a process for making a compound of Formula A These compounds are intermediates useful in the preparation of certain non-steroidal anti-inflammnatory agents.

Abstract: 4-substituted cyclohexanes substituted in the 1-position with imidazopyridine either directly or through a C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkenyl, C1-C4alkynyl, C1-C4alkoxy, amino, aminoC1-C4alkyl, hydroxyC1-C4alkyl, carbonyl, cycloC3-C6alkyl or aminocarbonyl chain are effective as NMDA NR2B antagonists useful for relieving pain.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which exhibit utility for the treatment of cytokine mediated diseases such as arthritis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds of the formula I: (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4c, R4d, and R4f are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptors CCR-3 and/or CCR-5.

Abstract: Novel 2-aza-bicyclo[2.2.2]octanes substituted in the 2-position are effective as NMDA NR2B antagonists useful for relieving pain.

Abstract: A COX-2 selective inhibiting drug is disclosed as useful in treating or preventing prostate cancer. The compound is used alone or in combination with other drugs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating a neurodegenerative disease and in particular Alzheimers disease which comprises administering to a human in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a non-steroid COX-II inhibitor.

Abstract: The most thermodynamically stable crystalline form of the benzoic acid salt of 4″-deoxy-4″-epi-methylamino avermectin B1a/B1b as the hemihydrate is obtained by crystallization from organic solvents containing a controlled amount of water.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are antagonists of VLA-4 and/or &agr;4&bgr;7, and as such are useful in the inhibition or prevention of cell adhesion and cell-adhesion mediated pathologies. These compounds may be formulated into pharmaceutical compositions and are suitable for use in the treatment of AIDS-related dementia, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic rhinitis, Alzheimer's disease, asthma, atherosclerosis, autologous bone marrow transplantation, certain types of toxic and immune-based nephritis, contact dermal hypersensitivity, inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, inflammatory lung diseases, inflammatory sequelae of viral infections, meningitis, multiple sclerosis, multiple myeloma, myocarditis, organ transplantation, psoriasis, pulmonary fibrosis, restenosis, retinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, stroke, tumor metastasis, uveititis, and type I diabetes.

Abstract: Michael addition conducted in the presence of a zinc-amine complex and additional amounts of the amine component results in product with high diastereomeric excess.

Abstract: Novel piperidinyl compounds substituted in the 1- and 4-positions are effective as NMDA NR2B antagonists useful for relieving pain.