Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 and R2 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, and R3 represents hydrogen, or R1 represents hydrogen, and R2 and R3 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, its enantiomers, diastereoisomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, and medicaments.

Abstract: Compounds of formula corresponding to either formula (Ia) or (Ib): wherein: M represents a molecule that can be used for the treatment or diagnosis of pathologies caused by attack on the cartilage, R1, R2 and R3 represent an alkyl group, or R1, R2 and R3, together with the nitrogen atom carrying them, form a heterocycle, X represents a (C1-C6)alkylene chain in which one or more —CH2— groups are optionally replaced by a sulphur atom, an oxygen atom, or an —NR—, —CO—, —CO—NH—, —CO2—, —SO— or —SO2— group, n represents 0 or 1, Hal represents a halogen atom, or, R4 represents an alkyl group, Hal represents a halogen atom, represents a molecule that can be used for the treatment or diagnosis of pathologies caused by attack on the cartilage, wherein the nitrogen atom may optionally be included in a saturated or unsaturated nitrogen-containing heterocyclic system, or i

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: R1, R2, R3 and R4, which may be the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a group selected from alkyl, alkoxy, polyhaloalkyl, hydroxy, cyano, nitro and amino,  or R1 with R2, R2 with R3, or R3 with R4, together with the carbon atoms carrying them, form an optionally substituted benzene ring or an optionally substituted heteroaromatic ring, X represents an oxygen atom or a methylene group, A represents an alkylene chain,  represents an optionally substituted, unsaturated, nitrogen-containing heterocycle and R5 represents an alkyl group, its enantiomers and diastereoisomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, a medicinal products containing the same are useful as a double &agr;2/5-HT2c antagonist.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): wherein: n represents integer from 0 to 6, R1 represents a group selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, cyano, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxy, optionally substituted aminocarbonyl, and NR4R5 wherein R4, and R5 are as defined in the description, R2 represents a group selected from hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxymethyl, and —U—V—W wherein T, U, V, and W are as defined in the description, and R3 represents a group selected from hydrogen, linear or branched (C1-C6)alkyl, aryl, and, heteroaryl, its isomers, and also addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of CNS disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a matrix tablet for the prolonged release of gliclazide which ensures continuous and consistent release of the active ingredient after administration by the oral route, the release being insensitive to variations in the pH of the dissolution medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: A represents pyridine, pyridinium or piperidine R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description R5 represents hydrogen, a nitrogen-containing heterocycle or a group of formula (II): R6 represents hydrogen or linear or branched (C1-C6)alkyl. and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating pain or deficiencies in memory.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein 0≦n≦3, 0≦m≦6, R3 and R4 together form phenyl, B represents heteroaryl, R1 and R2 represent hydrogen or groups as defined in the description. and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating or preventing arterial hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein:  represents an optionally substituted, 5-membered, nitrogen-containing heterocycle, R1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, acyl, prolyl, alanyl, histidylprolyl or phenylalanylprolyl, Ak represents an alkylene or heteroalkylene chain, X represents a single bond or optionally substituted phenylene, R2 represents optionally substituted alkyl, (C3-C10)cycloalkyl, or —NR2aR2b wherein R2a and R2b, which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen or alkyl or, together with the nitrogen atom carrying them, form a nitrogen-containing heterocycle, Y represents R3 represents hydrogen or a group selected from alkyl, (C3-C7) cycloalkyl and aryl, R4, R5 and R6, which may be the same or different, each represent hydrogen or alkyl, or R4 and R6, or R5 and R6, together with the atoms carrying them, form an imidazolidine or dihydrobenzimidazole ring, its optical isomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically

Abstract: The invention concerns liquid or pasty thixotropic compositions containing an active substance for filling capsules at room temperature. The compositions become fluid by the effect of shearing when they pass through the filling nozzle, then recover their consistency with sufficient intensity and rapidity to prevent, after filling any leak between the two capsule parts. Said compositions are characterized in that their rheological properties are specially adapted for filling and for optimal recovery of consistency. They are preferably in the form of dispersions supporting amphiphilic excipients. Said compositions enable the formulation of active liquid, pasty and even solid substances.

Abstract: Compound selected from those of formula (I): wherein: represents an optionally substituted 5-membered nitrogen-containing heterocycle, Ak represents an alkylene chain, X represents a single bond or phenylene, R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, each represent hydrogen or alkyl, R3 represents alkyl, nitro or cyano, Y represents NR4 or CHNO2, R4 represents hydrogen or alkyl, its tautomers when they exist, its optical isomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, with the exclusion of compounds wherein, simultaneously, represents an unsubstituted 5-membered nitrogen-containing heterocycle, Ak represents —(CH2)3—, X represents a single bond, Y represents NH and R3 represents nitro. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful as dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitors.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: n is 0, 1 or 2, R1 represents (C3-C11)cycloalkyl or (C3-C11)cycloalkylalkyl, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, perhaloalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, hydroxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyloxy, carboxy, nitro, cyano, aminocarbonyl (optionally substituted), and the groups (CH2)p—NaRb and —O—C(O)—N—RaRb, with p, Ra and Rb being as defined in the description, or two adjacent groups R2, R3, R4 and R5 together form a group —O—(CH2)t—O, t being integer from 1 to 3, R60, R70n, R80 and R90 represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, or an O—(CO)—X or O—(CO)—NXW group as defined in the description, R61, R71n, R81, and R91 represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, or taken in pairs together form a bond or an oxirane group, or two groups together form an oxo group.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition with prolonged release, for oral administration of a single daily dose of 60 to 140 mg of Milnacipran, having a multi-particulate form containing a plurality of microgranules each comprising an active microsphere containing a saccharose and/or starch nucleus of a size between 200 and 2000 &mgr;m and containing 150 to 1000 &mgr;m of Milnacipran and a binding agent, each microgranule being coated with a film having a base of at least one polymer insoluble in water but permeable to physiological liquids, of a thickness between 20 and 100 &mgr;m, the said pharmaceutical composition enabling an in vitro release corresponding to the following pattern: between 10 and 55% of the dose released in 2 hours, between 40 and 75% of the dose released in 4 hours, between 70 and 90% of the dose released in 8 hours, between 80 and 100% of the dose released in 12 hours.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new salt of perindopril and to pharmaceutical compositions containing it, and Medicaments for treatment of hypertension and heart failure.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: X represents a heterocycle bonded to the remainder of the molecule by a nitrogen atom of the heterocycle, or an —NR2R3 group wherein R2 represents hydrogen or alkyl, and R3 represents aryl, 1,3 dihydro-2H-benzimidazolyl-2-one or alkyl substituted by a heterocycle, n represents zero or 1, R1 represents hydrogen or alkyl, Ra represents a single bond or an alkylene chain, A represents nitrogen or CH, E represents nitrogen or CRe, wherein Re is as defined in the description, Rb represents a single bond or an alkylene chain as defined in the description, W represents aryl or heteroaryl, Their optical isomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful for treatment of diseases or pathological conditions in which endothelial dysfunction is known.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 represents alkyl or ureido, R2 represents alkyl or hydrogen, or R1 and R2 together form a 5- or 6-membered ring, R3 represents CN, NO2, NRaR′a, NRaSO2R′a, NRaCZR5 or CZNRaR′a, R4 represents hydrogen or R3, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating or preventing epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy, X represents oxygen, sulphur or NR wherein R represents hydrogen or alkyl, A represents any one of the groups described in the description, their isomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base and medicinal products containing the same are useful as metalloprotease inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound selected from those of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents alkyl, R2 represents hydroxy, alkoxy, or amino, n represents an integer from 1 to 12 inclusive, R3 represents: hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, pyrimidinyl or optionally substituted phenyl, its isomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, medicinal products containing the same are useful in the prevention or treatment of acute and chronic cell ischaemia.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents hydrogen, or linear or branched (C1-C6)alkyl optionally substituted by one or more identical or different groups selected from aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl and heterocycloalkyl, represents a saturated ring having from 4 to 7 ring members that may contain, in addition to nitrogen, one or two hetero atoms selected from O, S and —NR3 groups, wherein R3 represents hydrogen or linear or branched (C1-C6)alkyl, n represents an integer such that 1≦n≦6, R2 represents any one of the groups described in the description, their isomers and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base and medicinal products containing the same are useful as inhibitor of trypsin-related serine proteases and thrombin.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: Het1 and Het2, which may be identical or different, each represents an optionally substituted pyridyl, A represents a bond or linear or branched (C1-C6)alkylene, its optical isomers, where they exist, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of formula (I): wherein: G1 represents an alkylene chain as defined in the description, A represents R2 and R3 represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy or hydroxy or together form oxo, R4 and R5 represent hydrogen, R1 is as defined in the description, and medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating or preventing melatoninergic disorders.