Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl group optionally substituted by one or three fluorine atoms, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy group optionally substituted by one to three fluorine atoms, or C.sub.1-6 alkylthio optionally substituted by one to three fluorine atoms; R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; or when R.sup.2 is adjacent to R.sup.1, they may be joined together such that there is formed a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated ring containing one or two oxygen atoms; R.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic group containing 1, 2, 3 or 4 heteroatoms, selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur; m is 0-3 and n is 0-3, with the proviso that the sum total of m+n is 2 or 3; p is zero or 1; q is 1 or 2; and when m is 1 and n is 1 or 2, the broken line represents an optional double bond; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.9 and R.sup.

Abstract: A tachykinin receptor antagonist, in particular a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist, is useful for the treatment or prevention of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis and/or prostatodynia.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel linear process for the preparation of 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl) phenyl)-ethoxy)-4-(5-(dimethylamino)methyl-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl-3-(S) -(4-fluorophenyl)-morpholine which is a potent and selective substance P (or neurokinin-1) receptor antagonist usefull as a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the compound 4-N,N-dimethylaminomethyl-5-formyl-1,2,3-triazole which is a valuable intermediate in the preparation of phamaceutical compounds. The present invention is further directed to a novel convergent process for the preparation of 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-ethoxy)-4-(5-(dimethylamino) methyl-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyl-3-(S)-(4-fluorophenyl)-morpholine which is a potent and selective substance P (or neurokinin-1) receptor antagonist useful as a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: Substituted heterocycles of the general structural formula: ##STR1## are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma and emesis, and calcium channel blockers useful in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions such as angina, hypertension or ischemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or arylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group; and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, CF.sub.3 or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; which comprises reacting an anhydrous or hydrated glyoxal of formula (II) with a compound of formula (III): ##STR2## in the presence of an acid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel convergent process for the preparation of the compound N-[1(R)-[(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonyl-spiro[3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin]-1'- yl)carbonyl]-2-(phenylmethyl-oxy)ethyl]-2-amino-2-methyl-propanamide, and salts thereof, which has the structure: ##STR1## and which has the ability to stimulate the release of natural or endogenous growth hormone. This compound may be used to treat conditions which require the stimulation of growth hormone production or secretion such as in humans with a deficiency of natural growth hormone or in animals used for food or wool production where the stimulation of growth hormone will result in a larger, more productive animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain spiro-azacyclic derivatives which are tachykinin antagonists and are useful, for example, in the treatment or prevention of pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis and postherpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: The combination of an estrogen receptor modulator and a growth hormone secretagogue is useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases involving bone resorption, especially osteoporosis.

Abstract: A tachykinin antagonist is useful, alone or in conjunction with other agents, for altering circadian rhythmicity and alleviating circadian rhythm disorders and for enhancing and improving the quality of sleep.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process for the preparation of the compound N-[1(R)-[(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonyl-spiro[3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin]-1'- yl)carbonyl]-2-(phenylmethyl-oxy)ethyl]-2-amino-2-methyl-propanamide, and salts thereof, which has the structure: ##STR1## and which has the ability to stimulate the release of natural or endogenous growth hormone. This compound may be used to treat conditions which require the stimulation of growth hormone production or secretion such as in humans with a deficiency of natural growth hormone or in animals used for food or wool production where the stimulation of growth hormone will result in a larger, more productive animal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed spiro-substituted azacycles of formula I: (wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, k, l and m are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptors CCR-1, CCR-2, CCR-2A, CCR-2B, CCR-3, CCR-4, CCR-5, CXCR-3, and/or CXCR-4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.The compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of pain or inflammation, migraine, emesis, postherpetic neuralgia, depression or anxiety.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), wherein R.sup.1 is phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic group containing 1, 2, 3 or 4 heteroatoms, selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, which aryl or heteroaryl group is optionally substituted; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, CN, SR.sup.a, SOR.sup.a, SO.sub.2 R.sup.a, CO.sub.2 R.sup.a, CONR.sup.a R.sup.b, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, where R.sup.a and R.sup.b each independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.9a and R.sup.9b, A, X, and Y are as defined in the specification; the dotted line is an optional double bond; Q.sup.1 is oxygen, sulphur or --NH--; Q.sup.2 is --N.dbd., --NH--, --CH.dbd. or --CH.sub.2 --; and m is zero or 1; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment or prevention of migraine, which method comprises administration to a patient in need of such treatment an amount of a tachykinin antagonist and an amount of rizatriptan such that together they give effective relief. There is also provided pharmaceutical compositions and products comprising a tachykinin antagonist and rizatriptan.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of bipolar disorder without concomitant therapy with other antidepressant or anti-anxiety agents which comprises oral administration of an orally active, long acting, CNS-penetrant NK-1 receptor antagonist and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a NK-1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: A tachykinin receptor antagonist is useful for treating or preventing a psychoimmunological disorder in a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is a 5- or 6-membered C-linked heteroaromatic ring containing 1 to 4 nitrogen atoms and optionally containing in the ring one oxygen or sulphur atom; Y is a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 or a methylene- or ethylene-linked imidazolyl group; Z is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl optionally substituted by a hydroxy group; R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.9a and R.sup.9b are a variety of substituents; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 akyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, or C.sub.2-4 akyl substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxy, R.sup.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl, or C.sub.2-4 alkyl substituted by one or two substituents selected from C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy or a 4-, 5- or 6-membered heteroaliphatic ring containing one or two heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.

Abstract: There are disclosed certain novel compounds identified as benzo-fused lactams which promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to increase the stature of those afflicted with a lack of a normal secretion of natural growth hormone. Growth promoting compositions containing such benzo-fused lactams as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain piperidines, pyrrolidines, and hexahydro-1H-azepines of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein B is selected from: ##STR2## and R.sup.1, R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.4, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.4c, R.sup.5, D, X, Y, n, x and y are as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.