Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of the formula: wherein R1 is C1-C6alkyl and the C1-C6alkyl moiety is straight or branched.

Abstract: Derivatives of C2-substituted indan-1-ol compounds of formula I: its physiologically acceptable salts, and its physiologically functional derivatives for the prophylaxis or treatment of obesity are disclosed herein. Compositions comprising the same, methods for preparing the instant compounds, and methods for reducing weight in mammals and for the prophylaxis or treatment of obesity are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the following formula and a process for the preparation thereof. wherein X is Cl, Br or I.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the formula: wherein R1 is H or C1-C6alkyl and the C1-C6alkyl moiety is straight or branched; R2 and R3 are each independently C1-C6alkyl and the C1-C6alkyl moiety is straight or branched; X is Cl, Br or I; or stereoisomers thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel piperidine derivatives of formula (I) and a process for the preparation thereof. wherein R1 is H or C1-C6alkyl wherein the C1-C6alkyl moiety is straight or branched; R2 is —COOH or —COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched; or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of formula: wherein R1 is H or C1-C6alkyl and the C1-C6alkyl moiety is straight or branched; R2 and R3 are each independently C1-C6alkyl and the C1-C6alkyl moiety is straight or branched; or stereoisomers or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents. the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: The invention related to 4-aza-17&bgr;-(cyclopropoxy)-androst-5&agr;-androstan-3-one, 4-aza-17&bgr;-(cyclopropylamino)-androst-4-en-3-one and related compounds and to compositions incorporating these compounds, as well as the inhibition of C17-20 lyase, 5&agr;-reductase and C17&agr;-hydroxylase and to the use of these compounds in the treatment of androgen and estrogen mediated disorders, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, androgen mediated prostate cancer, estrogen mediated breast cancer and to DHT-mediated disorders such as acne. Disorders relating to the oversynthesis of cortisol, for example, Cushing's Syndrome, are also included. The treatment of androgen-dependent disorders also includes a combination therapy with known androgen-receptor antagonists, such as flutamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted N-methyl-N-(4-(piperidin-1-yl)-2-(aryl)butyl)benzamide derivatives of the formula stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as histamine receptor antagonists and tachykinin receptor antagonists. Such antagonists are useful in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, including seasonal rhinitis and sinusitis; inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; asthma; bronchitis; and emesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds such as certain aryloxy indanamines which are useful as anti-depressants and as inhibitors of synaptic norepinephrine and serotonin uptake. The present invention also provides an improvement in the treatment of depression which comprises inhibiting synaptic serotonin and epinepherine uptake.

Abstract: The present invention provides 4-nitro-.DELTA..sup.4 -3-ketosteroids, their use as steroid C.sub.17-20 lyase and 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors and to a novel process for preparing a compound of the formula: ##STR1## comprising sequentially: a) reacting a starting compound of the formula ##STR2## with an effective amount of a strong base at an elevated or suitable temperature for a time sufficient to create the corresponding thermodynamic dienolate, followed by addition of a neutral nitrating agent to produce the 4-nitrosteroid; and then;b) reacting the 4-nitrosteroid with a suitable reducing agent.

Abstract: The invention discloses 3-ketosteroids of the following formula used to inhibit steroid C.sub.17-20 lyase: ##STR1## wherein R is OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanoyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanol, COCH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 H, CONR.sub.7 R.sub.8, cyclopropyloxy, cyclopropylamino, acetylthioalkane, 2,2-dimethyldioxolan4-yl, 1,2-dihydroxyethyl and C.sub.1-4 alkylthiol;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R and R.sub.1 together may indicate .dbd.O, that is an oxygen double bonded to the 17 carbon;R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently hydrogen or OH;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together may indicate .dbd.O, that is an oxygen double bonded to the 11 carbon;R.sub.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl;R.sub.8 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; andwith the proviso that, when R is OH, then R.sub.1 is hydrogen; andwith the proviso that, when R.sub.5 is OH, then R.sub.6 is hydrogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-methyl-N-(4-(4-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)?1,4!diazepan-1-yl)-2-(aryl)butyl)b enzamide derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as histamine receptor antagonists and tachykinin receptor antagonists. Such antagonists are useful in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, including seasonal rhinitis and sinusitis; inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; asthma; bronchitis; and emesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted N-methyl-N-(4-(4-(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl-amino)piperidin-1-yl)-2-(aryl)butyl )benzamide derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as histamine receptor antagonists and tachykinin receptor antagonists. Such antagonists are useful in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, including seasonal rhinitis and sinusitis; inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; asthma; bronchitis; and emesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds such as certain aryloxy indanamines which are useful as anti-depressants and as inhibitors of synaptic norepinephrine and serotonin uptake. The present invention also provides an improvement in the treatment of depression which comprises inhibiting synaptic serotonin and epinepherine uptake.

Abstract: The invention discloses 3-ketosteroids of the following formula used to inhibit steroid 5.alpha.-reductase: ##STR1## wherein R is OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanoyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanoyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanol, COCH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 H, CONR.sub.7 R.sub.8, cyclopropoxy, acetylthioalkane, cyclopylamino, 2-2-dimethyldioxolan-4-yl, 1,2-dihydroxyethyl and C.sub.1-4 alkanethiol;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together may indicate .dbd.O, that is an oxygen double bonded to the 17 carbon;R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently hydrogen or OH;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together may indicate .dbd.O, that is an oxygen double bonded to the 11 carbon;R.sub.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-8 alkyl;R.sub.8 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl; andwith the proviso that, when R is OH, then R.sub.1 is hydrogen; and with the proviso that, when R.sub.5 is OH, then R.sub.6 is hydrogen.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, hydroxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxy, amino or trifluoromethyl; andY is --CN or --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 ;wherel is an integer of 0, 1 or 2;m is an integer of 0, 1 or 2;n is an integer of 2, 3 or 4, except when Y is CN, in which case n can also be 1;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkylcarbonyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)alkylcarbonyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.12)cycloalkylcarbonyl, hydroxy-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, thienylcarbonyl or benzothienylcarbonyl;orR.sub.1 and R.sup.2 together with nitrogen atom to which they are attached form the ring ##STR2## where A is C.dbd.O or CH.sub.2 ;andB is C.dbd.O, CHOH, CH.sub.2 or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 ; andZ is halogen, hydroxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxy, amino or trifluoromethyl p is 0 or 1; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and their use for the treatment of psychoses.

Abstract: A compound selected from the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, X, m and n are as defined in the specification having antipsychotic activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating a patient in need of relief from convulsions which comprises administering to such a patient a convulsion-alleviating amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, m and n are as defined within.

Abstract: This invention relates to silylated aromatic fluoroketones possessing acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting properties and to their use in the treatment of Alzheimer disease and senile dementia.