Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (1) wherein X, R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their, preparation and to their use in treating, e.g., depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides purified human metabotropic glutamate receptors, compositions comprising such receptors, and nucleic acids that encode such receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, (C3–C6)cycloalkyl, hydroxy, halo, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethyl or cyano; and A is biaryl, optionally substituted ?-naphthyl, bicyclic heterocyclic aryl, (C3–C6)cycloalkyl-monocyclic carbocyclic aryl, or (C5 or C6)cycloalkane fused-monocyclic carbocyclic aryl; pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and pharmaceutically acceptable esters thereof; which are useful for the treatment of COX-2 dependent disorders.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical combinations suitable for treating the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men are described herein. The combinations contain an alpha-adrenoceptor antagonist and a muscarinic antagonist that may be administered simultaneously, separately or sequentially. The methods of treatment using the combinations are particularly suitable for treating moderate or severe LUTS.

Abstract: The present invention provides purified GABAB receptors and receptor proteins derived from rat and human sources, as well as nucleic acids which encode such proteins. The proteins and nucleic acids of the invention share significant homology with the GABAB receptor and the DNA encoding it as specifically disclosed herein. The invention moreover provides methods for isolating other members of the GABAB receptor family using DNA cloning technology and probes derived from the sequences provided herein, as well as novel members of the GABAB receptor family isolated by such methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of formula I wherein R is methyl or ethyl; R1 is chloro or fluoro; R2 is hydrogen or fluoro; R3 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy; R4 is hydrogen or fluoro; and R5 is chloro, fluoro, trifluoromethyl or methyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as selective COX-2 cyclooxygenase inhibitors; and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug esters thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new processes for the preparation of the pharmaceutical oxcarbazepine, as well as novel intermediates prepared by or used for said processes, and the preparation of said intermediates.

Abstract: Sulfonamide derivitives of the formula I wherein R1-R6 are as defined in the description, processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly for use in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which bradykinin B1 receptor activation plays a role or is implicated, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I, wherein X, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the description, and the preparation thereof. The compounds of formula I are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: Solid pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the oral delivery of pharmacologically active agents, e.g. peptides, comprising a therapeutically-effective amount of a pharmacologically active agent; a crospovidone or povidone; and a delivery agent for said pharmacologically active agent are disclosed. The compositions provide excellent oral bioavailability of pharmacologically active agents, particularly calcitonin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel naphthalene derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and X are as defined in the description, and preparation thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations, e.g. film-coated tablets containing oxcarbazepine and to processes for the production of said formulations. The film-coated tablets have a tablet core comprising a therapeutically effective dose of oxacarbazepine being in a finely ground form having a mean particle size of from 4 to 12 ?m (median value), and a hydrophilic permeable outer coating.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description, and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Cefuroxime axetil in a non-gelatinous form on contact with an aqueous liquid, e.g., in the form of a solid dispersion on a carrier, e.g., useful for the production of pharmaceutical compositions comprising cefuroxime axetil as an active ingredient and use of cefuroxime axetil in the manufacture of an oral dosage form which does not exhibit an adverse food effect.

Abstract: A compound of formula wherein W, V, R1, R5, R2, R3 and R4 have various meanings, a process for their production and their use as a pharmaceutical.

Abstract: A process in the isolation of 7-aminocephalosporanic acid (7-ACA) from an alkaline, neutral or slightly acidic medium in the presence of an additive, e.g. selected from the group comprising organic carboxylic acid esters, polymeric glycols, polyacryls, amines and polyamines, melaminformaldehyde resins or amino acids and esters thereof to obtain 7-ACA agglomerates and or rosettes.

Abstract: Process for preparing ceftiofur having formula I: in the form of the sodium salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) The compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).

Abstract: A class of substituted imidazole compounds of formula I methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and use thereof in the treatment of disorders related to the histamine H3 receptor are disclosed. More particularly, these compounds possess histamine H3 receptor antagonistic activity and are thus useful for the treatment of disorders in which a histamine H3 receptor blockade is beneficial.

Abstract: Tetrahydronaphatalene derivatives, and compositions comprising the compounds. The tetrahydronaphatalene derivates are useful in inhibiting a rise in intracellular calcium mediated by an influx through T-type calcium channels, and are thus useful for treatment of, for example, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases associated with diabetes.