Abstract: Novel, orally active androgens are 7&agr;-substituted &Dgr;14-nandrolone derivatives. The compounds satisfy the general formula: wherein R1 is O, (H,H), (H,OR), NOR, with R being hydrogen, (C1-6) alkyl, or (C,1-6) acyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of (C2-4) alkyl, (C2-4) alkenyl, or (C2-4) alkynyl, each optionally substituted by halogen; or R2 is cyclopropyl, or cyclopropenyl, each optionally substituted by (C1-2) alkyl, or halogen; R3 is hydrogen, (C1-2) alkyl, or ethenyl; R4 is (C1-2) alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, or (C1-15) acyl; and the dotted lines indicate optional bonds.

Abstract: Orally Active androgens are derivative of 7&agr;-methyl-19-nortestosterone. The compounds satisfy formula (I) wherein R1 is O, (H,H), (H,OR), NOR, with R being hydrogen, (C1-6)alkyl, or (C1-6)acyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of (C2-3)alkyl, isopropyl, (C2-3)1-alkenyl, isopropenyl, 1,2-proandienyl, or (C2-3)1-alynyl, each optionally substituted by halogen; or R2 is cyclopropyl, or cyclopropenyl, each optionally substituted by (C1-2)alkyl, or halogen; R3 is hydrogen, (C1-2)alkyl, or ethenyl; R4 is (C1-2)alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, or (C1-15)acyl; and the dotted lines indicate optional bonds.

Abstract: Compounds containing the pyrimidine nucleus and their use to treat diseases and conditions related to inappropriate Interleukin-8 receptor activity are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are androgen-related steroids having a &Dgr;14 double bond and carrying a substituent at either or both of the carbon atoms nos. 15 and 16. The present steroids are characterized by possessing a mixed profile of androgenic and progestagenic activities. This makes these compounds suitable for male or female hormone replacement therapy, as well as male contraception.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to the unexpected finding of novel steroids which are characterized by a 14&bgr;,15&bgr;-cyclopropane ring and a 17&agr; hydroxymethyl group. These steroids according to the invention are found to have in common an androgenic activity. They can be used for the preparation of an agent for male contraception, as well as for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of androgen insufficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed are androgenic steroids of the (14&bgr;,17&agr;)-17-(hydroxymethyl) type. The invention relates to an improvement hereof, which is based on the presence of a &x3B2;-oriented, annellated cyclopropyl group which includes carbon atoms 16 and 17 of the steroid skeleton, i.e. a 16,17&bgr;-methylene moiety. These steroids show an unexpectedly high androgenic potency.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to the unexpected finding of novel steroids which are characterized by a 14&bgr;,15&bgr;-cyclopropane ring and a 17&agr; hydroxymethyl group. These steroids according to the invention are found to have in common an androgenic activity. They can be used for the preparation of an agent for male contraception, as well as for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of androgen insufficiency.

Abstract: Novel, orally active androgens are 7&agr;-substituted &Dgr;14-nandrolone derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to (androst-5-en-17beta-yl)alkylsulfoxides and sulfones having general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, X and Y are defined in the specification. The compounds of the invention have meiosis inhibiting activity and can be used for the control of fertility.

Abstract: Novel, orally active androgens are 7&agr;-substituted &Dgr;14-nandrolone derivatives. The compounds satisfy the general formula: wherein R1 is O, (H,H), (H,OR), NOR, with R being hydrogen, (C1-6) alkyl, or (C1-6) acyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of (C2-4) alkyl, (C2-4) alkenyl, or (C2-4) alkynyl, each optionally substituted by halogen; or R2 is cyclopropyl, or cyclopropenyl, each optionally substituted by (C1-2) alkyl, or halogen; R3 is hydrogen, (C1-2) alkyl, or ethenyl; R4 is (C1-2) alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, or (C1-15) acyl; and the dotted lines indicate optional bonds.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to (7a, 17b)-7-methyl-17-(1-oxoundecyl)oxy-estr-4-en-3-one, (MENT undecanoate), their pharmaceutical formulation and method of use is described. Unexpected results of the said compound compared with testosterone undecanoate is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having formula (I) wherein A is an optionally unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring, which may comprise a heteroatom selected from N,O and S and which may be substituted with oxo or (1-6C) alkyl; R1, R2 and R3 are independently H, (1-6C) alkyl, (1-6C) alkoxy,(1-6C) alkoxy-(1-6C) alkyl, carbo(1-6C) alkoxy or halogen; X is O or S; and n is 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with the exception of 3-(naphth-1-yl-oxy)-pyrrolidin and 3-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-napth-1-yl-oxy)-pyrrolidin. The compounds of the invention have antidepressant activity and can be used in treating or preventing serotonin-related diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having formula (I) wherein A is an optionally unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring, which may comprise a heteroatom selected from N, O and S and which may be substituted with oxo or (1-6C)alkyl; R1, R2 and R3 are independently H, (1-6C)alkyl, (1-6C)alkoxy, (1-6C)alkoxy-(1-6C)alkyl, carbo(1-6C)alkoxy or halogen; X is O or S; and n is 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with the exception of 3-(naphth-1-yl-oxy)-pyrrolidin and 3-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-napth-1-yl-oxy)-pyrrolidin. The compounds of the invention have antidepressant activity and can be used in treating or preventing serotonin-related diseases.

Abstract: Novel, orally active androgens are 7&agr;-substituted &Dgr;14-nandrolone derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel benzylamine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of depression.

Abstract: Novel, orally active androgens are 7&agr;-substituted &Dgr;14-nandrolone derivatives. The compounds satisfy the general formula: wherein R1 is O, (H,H), (H,OR), NOR, with R being hydrogen, (C1-6) alkyl, or (C1-6) acyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of (C2-4) alkyl, (C2-4) alkenyl, or (C2-4) alkynyl, each optionally substituted by halogen; or R2 is cyclopropyl, or cyclopropenyl, each optionally substituted by (C1-2) alkyl, or halogen; R3 is hydrogen, (C1-2) alkyl, or ethenyl; R4 is (C1-2) alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, or (C1-15) acyl; and the dotted lines indicate optional bonds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having formula (I) wherein A is an optionally unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring, which may comprise a heteroatom selected from N, O and S and which may be substituted with oxo or (1-6C)alkyl; R1, R2 and R3 are independently H, (1-6C)alkyl, (1-6C)alkoxy, (1-6C)alkoxy(1-6C)-alkyl, carbo(1-6C)alkoxy or halogen; X is O or S; and n is 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with the exception of 3-(naphth-1-yl-oxy)-pyrolidin and 3-(5,6,7,8-tetmhydro-naphth-1-yl-oxy)-pyrolidin. The compounds of the invention have antidepressant activity and can be used in treating or preventing serotonin-related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel benzylamine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of depression.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinoline derivatives according to formula I wherein X is a group (A) or (B) ##STR1## R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each represent one or more substituents selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.4-6 cycloalkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl and halogen;R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, which may be the same or different, are each selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.4-6 cycloalkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl and C.sub.1-6 alkyl; n is 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of depression.

Abstract: The invention concerns a phenoxyphenyl compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is one or two halogen atoms; andA is CH.sub.2 NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 or 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole, in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from hydrogen and lower alkyl; ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.The compounds have long half-lives and can be used against depression.