Abstract: A method of lowering serum cholesterol levels is disclosed comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is herein defined; R.sup.1 is halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkenyl;R.sup.2 is O or CH.sub.2 ;R.sup.3 is CH.sub.2 or (CH.sub.2).sub.2 ;R.sup.4 is ##STR2## CH.sub.2, or a bond; and R.sup.5 is amino, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, a hydroxy protecting group, or methyl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a heterocycle selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneimino, morpholino, and piperidino;Z is bromo, chloro, fluoro, hydroxy, a protected hydroxy, or hydrogen; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of formula I, optionally containing estrogen or progestin, and the use of such compounds alone, or in combination with estrogen or progestin, for alleviating the symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome, particularly osteoporosis, cardiovascular related pathological conditions, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting sexual precocity comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: This invention encompasses methods for the inhibition of Alzheimer's Disease comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethylenemino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.The present invention also provides methods of increasing TGF-.beta. expression in the brain, comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.The present invention also provides methods of inhibiting the .beta.-amyloid peptide mediated neurotoxicity or inflammatory response associated with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inhibiting bone loss in mammals via the administration to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound from a series of benzoquinolin-3-ones. Such compounds also are sequentially or concurrently coadministered with a bone antiresorptive agent or a bone anabolic agent.

Abstract: This invention provides for crystalline hydrochloride C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alcohol solvate forms of the compound of formula (I): ##STR1## In particular, crystalline hydrochloride ethanol, methanol, and propanol solvates are disclosed. Also disclosed are processess for preparing and using the above compounds.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting scarring comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting bone prosthesis degeneration comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting one or more symptom of premenstrual syndrome/late luteal phase dysphoric disorder comprising administering to a female human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, --CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --CO--Ar, in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneimino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of inhibiting uterine fibroid disease and endometriosis in women comprising administering to a woman in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different provided that, when R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same, each is a methyl or ethyl group, and, when R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are different, one of them is a methyl or ethyl group and the other is a benzyl group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inhibiting bone loss in humans comprising administering to a patient in need of treatment an effective amount of d-equilenin, 17.beta.-dihydroequilenin, and 17.alpha.-dihydroequilenin, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting a physiological condition associated with an excess of bradykinin comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting vasomotor symptoms and attending psychological disturbances surrounding post-menopausal syndrome comprising administering to a female human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The current invention provides methods and pharmaceutical formulations that are useful for inhibiting the loss of bone. These methods and formulations can be used without the associated adverse effects of estrogen therapy, and thus serve as an effective and acceptable treatment for osteoporosis.

Abstract: Provided are compounds of the formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.5 is naphthyl, substituted nephthyl, or phenyl substituted one to three times with C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl, or hydroxy; with the proviso that if the phenyl is substituted once with hydroxy, it must be further be substituted once or twice with C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.l -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or hydroxy, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting demyelinating or dysmyelinating diseases or their symptoms comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is CH.sub.2, S or O;R.sub.1 is a 3 position substituent such as hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.2 F.sub.5, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 substituted alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, CH.sub.2 O(CO)R', CH.sub.2 O(CO)NH.sub.2, CO.sub.2 R', thio(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, thio(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkenyl, oxo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, phosphine oxide, quaternary ammonium group, substituted or unsubstituted thiazolothio, or oxo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkenyl;whereinR' is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a carboxy protecting group;R.sub.3 is ##STR2## or (CH.sub.2).sub.n ; whereinR.sub.6 is hydrogen Me, CH.sub.2 F, CF.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 F, CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, C.sub.2 F.sub.5, CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R', CH.sub.2 CONH.sub.2, C(Me).sub.2 CO.sub.2 R', or C(Me).sub.2 CONH.sub.2 ; and n is 0-5;R.sub.4 is ##STR3## wherein Z is O, S, NH, or CH.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is CH.sub.2, S or O; R.sub.1 is a 3 position substituent such as hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.2 F.sub.5, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 substituted alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkynyl, CH.sub.2 O(CO)R', CH.sub.2 O(CO)NH.sub.2, CO.sub.2 R', thio(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, thio(C.sub.1 C.sub.6)alkenyl, oxo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, phosphine oxide, quaternary ammonium group, substituted or unsubstituted thiazolothio, or oxo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkenyl;wherein R' is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a carboxy protecting group;R.sub.3 is ##STR2## (CH.sub.2).sub.n ; wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen Me, CH.sub.2 F, CF.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 F, CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3, C.sub.2 F.sub.5, CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R', CH.sub.2 CONH.sub.2, C(Me).sub.2 CO.sub.2 R', or C(Me).sub.2 CONH.sub.2 ; and n is 0-5;R.sub.4 is ##STR3## wherein Z is O, S, NH, or CH.sub.

Abstract: This invention encompasses methods for the treatment or prevention of a physiological disorder associated with an excess of tachykinins, which method comprises administering to a mammal in need of said treatment an effective amount of a compound of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamthylenemino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H, OH, halo, OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), OCO(aryl), OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), OCOO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), OCOO(aryl), OCONH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or OCON(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl).sub.2 ;R.sub.2 is aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, or 4-cyclohexanol;R.sub.3 is O(CH.sub.2).sub.2 or O(CH.sub.2).sub.3 ;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are optionally CO(CH.sub.2).sub.2 CH.sub.3, CO(CH.sub.2).sub.3 CH.sub.3 C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 combine to form, with the nitrogen to which they are attached, piperidine, morpholine, pyrrolidine, 3-methylpyrrolidine, 3,3-dimethylpyrrolidine, 3,4-dimethylpyrrolidine, azepine, or pipecoline;R.sub.6 is >CH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl), >CH(C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl), >C.dbd.CH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl) >CH(aryl), >C(OH)(C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl), >C(OH)(C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkenyl), >C(OH)aryl;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.