Abstract: This invention comprises methods of treating bone disorders comprising administration of a bisphosphonate and compound of the formulae I or II: 1

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of treating cardiovascular disorders and lowering blood LDL levels comprising administration of a statin and compound of the formulae I or II: 1

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition or alleviation of the problems associated with excessive intraocular pressure comprising administration of a compound of the formulae I or II: 1

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of treating treatment or prevention of diseases associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y comprising administration of a compound of the formulae I or II: 1

Abstract: This invention provides a method of providing progestational therapy to a mammal in need thereof which comprises administering a progestationally effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of 5&agr;-pregnan-3&bgr;-ol-20-one 3-sulfate ester to said mammal.

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of treating treatment of breast disorder comprising administration of a compound of the formulae I or II: 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula are useful for the treatment of disorder of the central nervous system including anxiety, depression, panic, alcohol and drug addiction, sexual dysfunction, sleep disorders, migraine, obesity, cognitive disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: Alkanol flee glycol based oral analgesic compositions are provided, protected against microbiological degradation by a preservative agent which is a combination of methylparaben and phenylcarbiniol.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating or inhibiting cardiovascular, cerebral vascular, or peripheral vascular disease in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises providing said mammal with an effective amount of a rapamycin.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula (I) 1

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating estrogen receptor positive carcinoma in a mammal in need thereof which comprises administering an antineoplastic amount of 17&agr;-dihydroequilin or a mammalian metabolic conjugate thereof orally, parenterally, transdermally, topically, rectally, intravaginally, intranasally, or intrabronchially. As such, the compounds of this invention are useful in treating estrogen receptor positive carcinomas such as carcinomas of the breast, uterus, ovary, fallopian tube, cervix, vagina, liver, pituitary, central nervous system, hypothalamus, bone, skin, kidney, urethra, prostate, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a contraceptive kit which helps to overcome or ameliorate the problem of breakthrough bleeding and spotting associated with lowest dose (15-20 ug EE) estrogen contraceptives.

Abstract: Antiatherosclerotic agents are provided having the following structure: wherein: R1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3-8 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, alkynyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, or phenylalkyl of 7-10 carbon atoms; and R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3-8 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, alkynyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7-10 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, aryloxy of 6-12 carbon atoms, aralkyloxy of 7-12 carbon atoms, fluoroalkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, alkylthio of 1-3 carbon atoms, alkylsulfonyl of 1-3 carbon atoms, —SCF3, nitro, alkylamino in which the alkylamino moiety has 1-6 carbon atoms, or dialkylamino in which each alkyl group has 1-6 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides smooth muscle cell proliferation inhibitors of formula I having the structure with the variables defined herein.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein B and D are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, —CN, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, aryl, or aralkyl of 6-12 carbon atoms; R1 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, —CH(R2)W, —C(CH3)2CO2R3, 5-thiazolidine-2,4-dione, —CH(R4)CH2CO2R3, —COR3, or —PO3(R3)2; R2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 6-12 carbon atoms, aryl, —CH2(1H-imidazol-4-yl), —CH2(3-1H-indolyl), —CH2CH2(1,3-dioxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl), —CH2CH2(1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl), or —CH2(3-pyridyl); W is —CO R3, —CONH2, —CONHOH, —CN, CONH(CH2)2CN, 5-tetrazole, or —PO3(R3)2; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, or aryl; R4 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia.

Abstract: This invention provides smooth muscle cell proliferation inhibitors of formula I having the structure wherein Y is C or N; where n is 0-3; X is R1, and R2 are independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or halo, acetyl, phenyl, CF3, CN, OH, NO2, NH2, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or cyanoalkoxy of 2 to 7 carbon atoms; R3 is hydrogen, acylamide of 2 to 6 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are each, independently, acyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, benzyl substituted with R1, and R2; or benzoyl substituted with R1 and R2; R9 and R10 are each, independently, acyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or the R9 and R10 groups on the 4′ and 6′ positions of the maltose may be taken together to form a cyclic acetal which may be substituted with alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, two alkyl groups each having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, pyridine substituted with R1, phenyl substituted with R1, benzyl substituted with R1, 2-phenylethyl substituted wit

Abstract: This invention provides a progesterone receptor antagonist of formula 1 having the structure wherein R1, and R2 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, and alkynyl. R1 and R2 may be taken together to form a ring and together contain —CH2(CH2)nCH2—, —CH2CH2CMe2CH2CH2—, —O(CH2)PCH2—, O(CH2)qO—, —CH2CH2OCH2CH2—, —CH2CH2NR7CH2CH2—. R1 and R2 may be taken together to form a double bond, the double bond having two methyl groups bonded to the terminal end, having a cycloalkyl group bonded to the terminal end, having an oxygen bonded to the terminal end, or having a cycloether bonded to the terminal end; or a double bond. R3 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, NH2, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted or, CORA.

Abstract: Compounds useful in the treatment of diseases affected by disorders of the serotonin-affected neurological systems, such as depression and anxiety, are provided having the following formula: wherein: R1 and R2 form a carbocyclic ring of 5 to 7 carbon atoms, wherein said ring may be saturated or unsaturated and may contain one or more heteroatoms; and X is independently hydrogen, cyano, carbamoyl, halogen or alkoxy; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds and methods and compositions using them in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, including depression and anxiety, the compounds having the formula: wherein Ar is an aryl group of 4 to 10 carbon atoms or a heteraryl group of 4 to 10 carbon atoms; R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, straight chain alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, branched alkyls of 3 to 10 carbon atoms or cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms; R3 is H, straight chain, branched or cyclic alkyl, halogen, alkoxy, haloalkyl, OH, nitro, nitrile, amino, CN, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, aminocarbonyl and alkylaminocarbonyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.