Abstract: A method for preparing pharmaceutical formulations of poorly soluble drug substances in the form of concentrated solutions for filling soft gelatin capsules and solid dispersions and suspensions for filling hard gelatin capsules and compressing into tablets is provided. Pharmaceutical formulations of poorly soluble drug substances are also disclosed. The formulations include the sodium salt of the poorly soluble drug substance, a conversion aid such as PEG, polysorbate, a sugar alcohol (e.g. mannitol or xylitol), propylene glycol or transcutol, and, in some cases an excipient, such as dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, lactose monohydrate, or microcrystalline cellulose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous solution containing 1-[2-(2-naphthyl)ethyl]-4-(3- trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine hydrochloride (hydrochloride of SR 57746), also comprising &bgr;-cyclodextrin (&bgr;-CD) and a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or buffer to give a pH of less than or equal to 3.

Abstract: Mammalian Interleukin-7 proteins (IL-7s), DNAs and expression vectors encoding mammalian IL-7s, and processes for producing mammalian IL-7s as products of cell culture, including recombinant systems, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a specific 5HT2 receptor antagonist for the preparation of medicines useful in the treatment of the sleep apnea syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which: Y is --CH-- or --N--;R.sub.1 is a halogen or a CF.sub.3, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy group;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each hydrogen or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl;n is 0 or 1; andPh.sub.1 and Ph.sub.2 are each independently an unsubstituted, monosubstituted or polysubstituted phenyl group;to a process for their preparation and to the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.These compounds have neurotrophic and neuroprotective activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 1-(2-naphth-2-ylethyl)-4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrid ine or its addition salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids for the preparation of drugs intended for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Abstract: 6-Substituted pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for effecting c-GMP-phosphodiesterase inhibition and for treating heart failure and/or hypertension.

Abstract: Injectable aqueous composition comprising ursodeoxycholic acid or tauroursodeoxycholic acid, a strong base compatible with intravenous injection and trometamol.

Abstract: Novel 2-substituted saccharins which inhibit the enzymatic activity of proteolytic enzymes, are useful in the treatment of degenerative diseases and have the formula ##STR1## wherein: L is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --;m and n are each independently 0 or 1;R.sub.1 is halo, lower-alkanoyl, 1-oxophenalenyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, heterocyclyl or substitued heterocyclyl or, when L is --O-- and n is 1, cycloheptatrienon-2-yl or, when L is --S-- and n is 1, cyano or lower-alkoxythiocarbonyl or, when L is --SO.sub.2 -- and n is 1, lower-alkyl or trifluoromethyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower-alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl or phenylthio; andR.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each hydrogen or various substituents and processes for preparation and pharmaceutical compositions and method of use thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: 4-R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -2-Saccharinylmethyl heterocyclic carboxylates, useful in the treatment of degenerative diseases, are prepared by reacting a 4-R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -2-halomethylsaccharin with either a heterocyclic carboxylic acid in the presence of an acid-acceptor or the alkali metal salt of a heterocyclic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A method of using 1,2,4-benzotriazine oxides, some of which are novel compounds, as radiosensitizers and selective cytotoxic agents is disclosed. These compounds are shown to specifically radiosensitize hypoxic tumor cells. Some are additionally disclosed to be useful as specific cytotoxic agents for these cells. They also show an unexpected ability to radiosensitize aerobic cells following or preceding a hypoxic incubation of the cells with the drug. This provides a basis for selective radiosensitization of tumors compared to normal cells. A novel method for preparing the 1,2,4-benzotriazine oxides is also disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted N-arylmethyl and heterocyclylmethyl-1H-pyrazolo?3,4-b!quinolin-4-amines, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for a) effecting c-GMP-phosphodiesterase inhibition, b) treating heart failure and/or hypertension, c) reversing or reducing nitrate-induced tolerance and d) treating angina pectoris, congestive heart disease and myocardial infarction utilizing them.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula; ##STR1## wherein: Thi is thiadiazolyl or substituted thiadiazolyl alkoxy, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, 1,1-difluoroethyl, halo, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, orY is alkylene bridge of 3-9 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently chosen from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, alkenyl, amino, alkylthio, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulfinyl alkyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkoxy, nitro, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, or cyano;R.sub.3 is a heterocyclyl chosen from benzoxazolyl, benzathiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, isoxazolyl, isothiazolyl, or substituted heterocyclyl wherein the substitution is with alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, furyl, thienyl, or fluoroalkyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are effective antipicornaviral agents.

Abstract: 4-R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -2-Saccharinylmethyl aryl and aryloxy acetates, useful in the treatment of degenerative diseases, are prepared by reacting a 4-R.sup.4 -R.sup.5 -2-halomethylsaccharin with an aryl or aryloxyacetic acid in the presence of an acid-acceptor.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Pyr is chosen from the group consisting of pyridyl, pyrazyl, pyrimidyl, quinolyl, indolyl and 7-azaindolyl or any of these substituted with one or two substitutents chosen from alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkanoyl, fluoroalkyl or the N-oxide of any of these;Y is an alkylene bridge of 3-9 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently chosen from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, alkenyl, amino, alkylthio, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulfinylaikyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkoxy, nitro, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl or cyano;R.sub.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising ##STR1## as the active ingredient, polyethylene glycol,NaOH, andwater, wherein the mole equivalents of NaOH per mole equivalent of active ingredient is at least about 1.1, is suitable for soft gelatin capsule filling.

Abstract: Described herein are compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: Thi is thiadiazolyl or substituted thiadiazolyl;Y is alkylene bridge of 3-9 carbon atoms;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently chosen from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, alkenyl, amino, alkylthio, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, alkylsulfinyl alkyl, alkylsulfonylalkyl, alkoxy, nitro, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, aminoalkyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, or cyano;R.sub.3 is a heterocyclyl chosen from pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, or pyridazinyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which are effective antipicornaviral agents.

Abstract: 2-(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-pyridyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazolidin-3-one 1,1-dioxides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for the treatment of degenerative diseases utilizing them.

Abstract: 2-(Pyrazol-5-yl-oxymethyl)-1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxides, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for the treatment of degenerative diseases utilizing them.

Abstract: 6-Aryl pyrazolo?3,4-d!pyrimidin-4-one derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for effecting c-GMP-phosphodiesterase inhibition and for treating heart failure and/or hypertension.