Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below: and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers or in vivo-hydrolysable precursors, compositions and methods of use thereof. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, and/or mood disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below: and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers or in vivo-hydrolysable precursors, compositions and methods of use thereof. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, and/or mood disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below: and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers or in vivo-hydrolysable precursors, compositions and methods of use thereof. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, and/or mood disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below: and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers or in vivo-hydrolysable precursors, compositions and methods of use thereof. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, and/or mood disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below: and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, tautomers or in vivo-hydrolysable precursors, compositions and methods of use thereof. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, and/or mood disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, and Q.sup.4 have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists of neurokinin A and useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: Methods of treating asthma are provided which methods comprise administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of Formula I ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 have any of the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, and Q.sup.4 have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists of neurokinin A and useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: Amides having formula I: ##STR1## wherein E, X, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable in vivo hydrolysable esters thereof, which are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence. Further provided are processes for preparing the aides and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Amides having formula I: ##STR1## wherein E, X, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable in vivo hydrolysable esters thereof, which are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence. Further provided are processes for preparing the amides and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Amides having formula I: ##STR1## wherein E, X, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable in vivo hydrolysable esters thereof, which are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence. Further provided are processes for preparing the amides and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X and Y are H or halo; R.sup.2 is: [structures Ia, Ib or Ic;] ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl groups;R.sup.4 is selected from H or (C1-6)alkyl,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disoders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective mount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or I', ##STR1## wherein X and Y are independently selected from hydrogen, halo, and (1-6C)alkoxy;R.sup.1 is selected from(A) (1-6C)alkyl;(B) phenyl and naphthyl or substituted versions thereof;(C) phenyl (1-3C)alkyl and naphthyl (1-3C) alkyl;(D) five- and six-membered heteroaryl rings;(E) heteroaryl (1-3C)alkyl and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I or I' and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropsychiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I or I', or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are claimed. The invention also relates to novel processes for producing enantiomeric methanoanthracenyl sulfoxides.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I, ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which R.sup.1 has any of the meanings given in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in the treatment of urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein, ring C, A-B, R.sup.1, n, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 have any of the meanings given in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: Amides having formula I: ##STR1## wherein E, X, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable in vivo hydrolysable esters thereof, which are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence. Further provided are processes for preparing the amides and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 have any of the meanings given in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of urinery incontinence. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, Ia or Ib and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X, A, B, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meanings given in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable in vivo hydrolysable ester thereof, processes for preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. The compounds are useful as potassium channel openers and as therapeutic agents in the treatment of urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X and Y are H or halo; R.sup.2 is: [structures Ia, Ib or Ic;] ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl groups;R.sup.4 is selected from H or (Cl-6)alkyl,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disoders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.