Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) with a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) with a phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor.

Abstract: An analgesic which may be applied to wide variety of pain from various causes is disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are an iminopyridine derivative having a selective ?1D adrenergic receptor antagonistic action and useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of a lower urinary tract disease and the like, and a screening method for a compound having an ?1D adrenergic receptor antagonistic action. An ?1D adrenergic receptor antagonist containing a compound represented by the formula: wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof, and a method of screening for an agent having an ?1D adrenergic receptor antagonistic action for the prophylaxis or treatment of a lower urinary tract disease, which includes measuring the bladder smooth muscle tension of rats with bladder outlet obstruction.

Abstract: Agents for improving potency of the urinary bladder which comprise an amine compound of non-carbamate-type having an acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting action. Particularly, crystals of a tricyclic, condensed, heterocyclic derivative are provided, which possess an excellent action to inhibit acetylcholinesterase and an action to improve the excretory potency of the urinary bladder. As an example, crystals of 8-[3-[1-[(3-fluorophenyl)-methyl]-4-piperidinyl]-1-oxopropyl]-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-4-one or a salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved method of treating overactive bladder, wherein the method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof a beta 3 adrenergic receptor agonist, an antimuscarinic agent, and an optional selective M2 antagonist. Such combination therapy provides improved efficacy and/or reduced side effects.

Abstract: Provided are an iminopyridine derivative having a selective ?1D adrenergic receptor antagonistic action and useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of a lower urinary tract disease and the like, and a screening method for a compound having an ?1D adrenergic receptor antagonistic action. An ?1D adrenergic receptor antagonist containing a compound represented by the formula: wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof, and a method of screening for an agent having an ?1D adrenergic receptor antagonistic action for the prophylaxis or treatment of a lower urinary tract disease, which includes measuring the bladder smooth muscle tension of rats with bladder outlet obstruction.

Abstract: Agents for improving potency of the urinary bladder which comprise an amine compound of non-carbamate-type having an acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting action. Particularly, crystals of a tricyclic, condensed, heterocyclic derivative are provided, which possess an excellent action to inhibit acetylcholinesterase and an action to improve the excretory potency of the urinary bladder. As an example, crystals of 8-[3-[1-[(3-fluorophenyl)-methyl]-4-piperidinyl]-1-oxopropyl]-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-4-one or a salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel pyrrolopyridine derivative which is a compound represented by the formula wherein Ring A represents an optionally substituted pyridine ring; X represents an electron-attracting group; Y represents an optionally substituted divalent C1-6 chain hydrocarbon group; R1 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group; and R2 and R3 each independently represents hydrogen, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally-substituted heterocyclic group, or R2 and R3 may form an optionally substituted ring in cooperation with the adjacent nitrogen atom, or a salt of the compound. The pyrrolopyridine derivative has vanilloid receptor agonist activity and is useful as medicines such as a preventive/therapeutic agent and analgesic for overactive bladder.

Abstract: Preventives/remedies for voiding disturbance containing a compound having both of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action and an ?1 antagonistic action which exhibits an excellent effect of improving the urinary function of the bladder (i.e., effects of improving urine flow rate and voiding efficiency) without affecting the urinary pressure or the blood pressure.

Abstract: An analgesic which may be applied to wide variety of pain from various causes is disclosed.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a preventive/remedy for urinary disturbance containing a compound, which shows an acetylcholine esterase inhibitory activity but substantially has no butyrylcholine esterase inhibitory activity, showing no side effect and being safe and efficacious without inhibiting the urine collection function; a preventive/remedy for dry mouth induced by the administration of a remedy for urinary disturbance and a preventive or remedy for hyperactive bladder not accompanied by dry mouth; and a method of screening a substance preventing/treating urinary disturbance without inhibiting the urine collection function characterized by comprising measuring and comparing the acetylcholine esterase inhibitory activity and the butyrylcholine esterase inhibitory activity of a test compound.

Abstract: Agents for improving potentcy of the urinary bladder which comprise an amine compound of non-carbamate-type having an acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting action. Particularly, crystals of a tricyclic, condensed, heterocyclic derivative are provided, which possess an excellent action to inhibit acetylcholinesterase and an action to improve the excretory potency of the urinary bladder. As an example, crystals of of 8-[3-[1-[(3-fluorophenyl)-methyl]-4-piperidinyl]-1-oxopropyl]-1,2,5,6-tetrahydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-4-one or a salt thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Preventives/remedies for voiding disturbance containing a compound having both of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action and an ?1 antagonistic action which exhibits an excellent effect of improving the urinary function of the bladder (i.e., effects of improving urine flow rate and voiding efficiency) without affecting the urinary pressure or the blood pressure.

Abstract: Preventives/remedies for voiding disturbance containing a compound having both of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action and an ?1 antagonistic action which exhibits an excellent effect of improving the urinary function of the bladder (i.e., effects of improving urine flow rate and voiding efficiency) without affecting the urinary pressure or the blood pressure.

Abstract: Preventives/remedies for voiding disturbance containing a compound having both of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action and an al antagonistic action which exhibits an excellent effect of improving the urinary function of the bladder (i.e., effects of improving urine flow rate and voiding efficiency) without affecting the urinary pressure or the blood pressure.

Abstract: A novel pyrrolopyridine derivative which is a compound represented by the formula wherein Ring A represents an optionally substituted pyridine ring; X represents an electron-attracting group; Y represents an optionally substituted divalent C1-6 chain hydrocarbon group; R1 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group; and R2 and R3 each independently represents hydrogen, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally-substituted heterocyclic group, or R2 and R3 may form an optionally substituted ring in cooperation with the adjacent nitrogen atom, or a salt of the compound. The pyrrolopyridine derivative has vanilloid receptor agonist activity and is useful as medicines such as a preventive/therapeutic agent and analgesic for overactive bladder.

Abstract: Preventives/remedies for voiding disturbance containing a compound having both of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action and an ?1 antagonistic action which exhibits an excellent effect of improving the urinary function of the bladder (i.e., effects of improving urine flow rate and voiding efficiency) without affecting the urinary pressure or the blood pressure.

Abstract: Preventives/remedies for voiding disturbance containing a compound having both of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action and an ?1 antagonistic action which exhibits an excellent effect of improving the urinary function of the bladder (i.e., effects of improving urine flow rate and voiding efficiency) without affecting the urinary pressure or the blood pressure.

Abstract: Novel benzene derivatives represented by the formula (I): 1