Abstract: This invention herein relates to a method of treating a condition mediated by inhibition of .alpha..sub.v .beta..sub.3 integrins and a method of inhibiting tumor metastasis by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing or reducing a photosensitivity and/or phototoxicity reaction which may be caused by a once-per-day dose of a medication which causes a photosensitivity and/or phototoxicity reaction in a patient comprising administering the prescribed or suggested dose of the medication to the patient during the evening or early morning hours.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed to a process for producing a lactam of the formula ##STR1## from a methionine analog of the formula ##STR2## by treating the methionine analog with trimethylsulfonium halide or trimethylsulfoxonium halide in the presence of a base in a suitable aprotic solvent.The invention herein is further directed to the preparation of amidinophenyl pyrrolidinyl .beta.-alanine urea analogs using such methionine and lactam compounds as intermediates, which .beta.-alanine urea analogs are useful as antithrombotics.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a .gamma.-lactone of the formula ##STR1## which can be used to produce a single enantiomer of aminoazanoradamantane which is coupled to aromatic acid moieties to produce compounds useful as 5-HT agonists or antagonists.

Abstract: This invention relates to phenyl amidine alkanoic acids and lactones having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt which are useful in the inhibition of platelet aggregation. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of such phenyl amidine derivatives.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2##

Abstract: This invention herein relates to a method of inhibiting bone resorption by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of ethyl 3S-[[4-[[4-(aminoiminomethyl)phenyl]amino]-1,4-dioxobutyl]amino]-4-pentyno ate and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: The imidazopyridines containing meso-azacycle side chains as described herein find utility as antagonists of the serotonin 5-HT.sub.3 receptor. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and/or withdrawal, gastrointestinal motility disturbancies (including esophageal reflux, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome), emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: Novel urea derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are provided which inhibit platelet aggregation.

Abstract: Novel substituted amino acid derivatives are provided which inhibit platelet aggregation and which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Abstract: Novel urea derivatives are provided which inhibit platelet aggregation. This invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using such derivatives.

Abstract: The meso-azacyclic aromatic acid amides and esters of the present invention are useful in the treatment of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal motility disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux, non-ulcer dyspepsia, delayed gastric emptying, ileus, irritable bowel syndrome, and the like. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention find utility as antagonists of serotonin 5-HT.sub.3 receptors. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and/or withdrawal, irritable bowel syndrome, emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to phenyl amidine alkanoic acids and lactones having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt which are useful in the inhibition of platelet aggregation. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of such phenyl amidine derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to controlled release dosage forms composed of a naproxen layer which contains a delayed release granulate of naproxen compressed with an immediate release granulate of naproxen and an immediate release naproxen sodium layer compressed with the naproxen layer, designed to promptly exert a therapeutic effect while also maintaining the therapeutic blood concentration for a prolonged duration of 24 hours.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed to a process for producing a lactam of the formula ##STR1## from a methionine analog of the formula ##STR2## by treating the methionine analog with trimethylsulfonium halide or trimethylsulfoxonium halide in the presence of a base in a suitable aprotic solvent.The invention herein is further directed to the preparation of amidinophenyl pyrrolidinyl .beta.-alanine urea analogs using such methionine and lactam compounds as intermediates, which .beta.-alanine urea analogs are useful as antithrombotics.

Abstract: Prostaglandins of the PGE type can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount to protect tissue from injury resulting from chemotherapeutic agents by administering the PGE-type prostaglandin prior to administration of the chemotherapeutic agent.

Abstract: The imidazopyridines compounds of the present invention are serotonergic 5-HT.sub.3 antagonists. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and withdrawal, gastrointestinal motility disturbancies (including esophageal reflux, dyspepsia, gastric stasis, irritable bowel syndrome), emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: This invention herein relates to compounds having the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which are useful in the inhibition of platelet aggregation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound and to a method of inhibiting platelet aggregation in mammals by administering such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition including a core of an NSAID selected from diclofenac and piroxicam which core is surrounded by a mantle coating of a prostaglandin, wherein an intermediate coating can be present between the NSAID core and prostaglandin mantle coating.