Abstract: New 2-aminoindan compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein: n, Ar, R, E, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, and X.sub.4 are as defined in the description, in the form of a racemic mixture and in the form of optical isomers, and physiologically-tolerable acid addition salts thereof. The products of the invention are useful as medicaments and exhibit selective binding affinity for the 5HT.sub.1B receptors.

Abstract: New N-arylpiperidine compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein: A, m, R, E, n and Ar are as defined in the description, the isomers thereof and the addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of disorders involving the serotininergic system.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, A and B are as defined in the description, their optical isomers, N-oxides and addition salts with a phar-maceutically acceptable acid, and their use as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X-Y, A, Z and Z' are as defined in the description, in the form of the cis or trans isomers each in racemic or optically active form, and acid addition salts thereof, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system or of manifestations of pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nasal pharmaceutical preparation suitable for nasal administration containing a progestogen and a methylated .beta.-cyclodextrin having a degree of substitution of between 0.5 and 3.0 and hard gelatin capsules containing the same.

Abstract: New amino compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein n and Y are as defined in the description, in racemic form or in the form of optical isomers.and addition salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable acids.Those compounds may be used as medicaments.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): in which R is as defined in the description, as well as their isomers and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid additions salts. Medicinal products containing the same are useful as Imidazoline receptors ligand.

Abstract: New N-substituted cyclic amines of formula: ##STR1## wherein: X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R are as defined in the description, their optical and geometric isomers and physiologically tolerable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are powerful PDE4 inhibitors and can be used therapeutically.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## where A, X, R.sub.1, Y, n and Ar are defined in the description. Medicinal products containing the same are useful as D.sub.4 receptor Ligands.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: Z represents O or CH.sub.2n is from 0 to 4R, X and Y are as defined in the description, andA represents ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and T' are as defined in the description,and medicinal products containing the same are useful in treating or in preventing melatoninergic disorders.

Abstract: The compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and A are as defined in the description, their optical isomers and N-oxides and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, and their use as anti-tumour agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new mucoadhesive pharmaceutical composition which makes possible the prolonged release of active pharmaceutical principles in the buccal cavity or via the transmucosal route.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents alkyl,R.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be identical or different, represent hydrogen or alkyl,R.sub.3 represents any one of the groups as defined in the description,X represents carbonyl or methylene,Y represents hydrogen or alkyl or aryl,A represents single bond or alkylphenyl,R.sub.6 represents any one of the groups as defined in the description, its isomers as well as its addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base,and medicinal productes containing the same are useful in the treatment of diabetes and complications of diabetic disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a matrix tablet for the prolonged release of the sodium salt of tianeptine which ensures a continuous and uniform release of the active ingredient after administration by the oral route.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents alkyl,X represents oxygen, --CHR'-- or --CR'.dbd.,R' is chosen from hydrogen and alkyl,R.sub.2 represents optionally substituted alkyl as is defined in the description, cycloalkyl or polycycloalkyl as are defined in the description,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or hydroxyl,Alk represents alkylene, andY is as defined in the description,and medicinal products containing the same are useful as PDE IV inhibitors.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, heterocyclic, alkyl or alkenyl,A represents a bond, oxygen, sulphur, a group ##STR2## a group ##STR3## or a group ##STR4## wherein Rc represents hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl, R.sub.2 represents halogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, cycloalkyl, formyl, carboxy, alkylcarbonyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkyloxycarbonyl, optionally substituted carbamoyl, optionally substituted amino, formylamino, cyano, optionally substituted amidino, hydroxyaminomethyl, amide oxime, hydrazono, or a group selected from: ##STR5## wherein R.sub.21, R.sub.22 and R.sub.23 are as defined in the description, R.sub.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: m, n, which are identical or different, represent 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1, R.sub.2, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, or form with the carbon atom carrying them carbonyl or (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyl or aryl,R.sub.4 represents any of the groups as defined in the description,X represents --SO.sub.2 --, --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 NH--,R.sub.5 represents optionally substituted alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclic,A represents an aryl ring or a heterocycle,its isomers as well as its addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base and medicinal products containing the same are useful as metalloprotease inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of sulbutiamine and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, alcoholism, and dysthymia.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of strontium salts and pharmaceutical compositions thereof for the treatment of arthrosis through stimulation of the synthesis of proteoglycans and type II collagen by chondrocytes.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## in which: X and Y, which may be identical or different, represent hydrogen or halogen or alkyl, trihaloalkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro, amino, alkylamino, or dialkylamino,Z represent a linear or branched C.sub.4 to C.sub.12 alkylene chain in which one or more --CH.sub.2 -- are optionally replaced by any one of the following atoms or groups: --NR--, --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, or --CONH--,A forms, with two adjacent carbon atoms of the phenyl ring, a phenyl, naphthyl or tetrahydronaphthyl ring or a heterocycle, ##STR2## represents any one of the groups as defined in the description, its optical isomers and its addition salts with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful as anticancer agents.