Abstract: A compound of formula (I) where R1, R2, X, Y, n, m, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein, for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of a central and peripheral nervous system disorder, wherein the compound of formula (I) is administered prior to sleep, before bedtime or at bedtime.

Abstract: Provided are methods of administering a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor chosen from opicapone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or isotopic variant thereof, to a patient in need thereof wherein the patient is already being administered quinidine or is suffering from a disease or disorder treatable by quinidine.

Abstract: This invention relates to: (a) compounds of formula Ia (with R1, R4 to R6, n and A as defined herein) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof that are useful as dopamine-?-hydroxylase inhibitors; (b) pharmaceutical compositions (comprising such compounds, salts or solvates; (c) the use of such compounds, salts or solvates in therapy; (d) therapeutic methods of treatment using such compounds, salts or solvates; and (e) processes and intermediates useful for the synthesis of such compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the treatment of various diseases and conditions with eslicarbazepine acetate. The present disclosure also relates to the use of eslicarbazepine acetate in a method for reducing or decreasing epileptic seizures in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method for increasing the exposure to eslicarbazepine in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising eslicarbazepine acetate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient chosen from nitrocatechol derivatives of formula I as defined herein and salts, esters, hydrates, solvates and other derivatives thereof and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A compound having the following structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof. The compound may be used in the treatment or prevention of a disorder selected from appetite regulation, obesity, metabolic disorders, cachexia, anorexia, pain, inflammation, neurotoxicity, neurotrauma, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, levodopa-induced dyskinesia, Huntington's disease, Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, dystonia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, emesis, alcohol disorders, drug addictions such as opiates, nicotine, cocaine, alcohol and psychostimulants, hypertension, circulatory shock, myocardial reperfusion injury, atherosclerosis, asthma, glaucoma, retinopathy, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, acute and chronic liver disease such as hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, arthritis and osteoporosis.

Abstract: This invention relates to: (a) compounds of formula (I) (with R1 to R5, n and A as defined herein) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof that are useful as dopamine-?-hydroxylase inhibitors; (b) pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, salts or solvates; (c) the use of such compounds, salts or solvates in therapy; (d) therapeutic methods of treatment using such compounds, salts or solvates; and (e) processes and intermediates useful for the synthesis of such compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the treatment of various diseases and conditions with eslicarbazepine acetate. The present disclosure also relates to the use of eslicarbazepine acetate in a method for reducing or decreasing epileptic seizures in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method for increasing the exposure to eslicarbazepine in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising eslicarbazepine acetate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the treatment of various diseases and conditions with eslicarbazepine acetate. The present disclosure also relates to the use of eslicarbazepine acetate in a method for reducing or decreasing epileptic seizures in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method for increasing the exposure to eslicarbazepine in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising eslicarbazepine acetate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the treatment of various diseases and conditions with eslicarbazepine acetate. The present disclosure also relates to the use of eslicarbazepine acetate in a method for reducing or decreasing epileptic seizures in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method for increasing the exposure to eslicarbazepine in a patient. The present disclosure also relates to a method of preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising eslicarbazepine acetate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient chosen from nitrocatechol derivatives of formula I as defined herein and salts, esters, hydrates, solvates and derivatives thereof and methods of making said compositions and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: Opicapone, levodopa and an AADC inhibitor are described for use in slowing the progression of Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: New compounds of formula I are described. The compounds have potentially valuable pharmaceutical properties in the treatment of some central and peripheral nervous system disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula N wherein: X is CH2, oxygen or sulphur; R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group, wherein N is in the form of the individual R- and S-enantiomer or a mixture of the (R)- and (S)-enantiomer. The present invention also provides a compound of formula MA. The present invention also provides processes for preparing the above compounds, and processes involving their use. The compounds are particularly useful as intermediates in the synthesis of peripherally-selective inhibitors of dopamine-?-hydroxylase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: for use in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension and associated conditions, where R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, alkylaryl, alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, amino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; R4 signifies hydrogen, alkyl, -alkylaryl or -alkylheteroaryl; X signifies CH2, oxygen atom or sulphur atom; n is 1, 2 or 3, with the proviso that when n is 1, X is not CH2; and the individual (R)- and (S)-enantiomers or mixtures of enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient chosen from nitrocatechol derivatives of formula I as defined herein and salts, esters, hydrates, solvates and derivatives thereof and methods of making said compositions and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) where R1, R2, X, Y, n, m, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein, for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of a central and peripheral nervous system disorder, wherein the compound of formula (I) is administered prior to sleep, before bedtime or at bedtime.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing (R)-5-(2-(benzylamino)ethyl)-1-(6,8-difluorochroman-3-yl)-1H-imidazole-2(3H)-thione, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, especially the hydrochloride salt. The invention also relates to a process for making intermediates useful in the formation of said compound, and to the intermediates, per se.

Abstract: A compound having the following structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof. The compound may be used in the treatment or prevention of a disorder selected from appetite regulation, obesity, metabolic disorders, cachexia, anorexia, pain, inflammation, neurotoxicity, neurotrauma, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease, levodopa-induced dyskinesia, Huntington's disease, Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, dystonia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, insomnia, nausea, emesis, alcohol disorders, drug addictions such as opiates, nicotine, cocaine, alcohol and psychostimulants, hypertension, circulatory shock, myocardial reperfusion injury, atherosclerosis, asthma, glaucoma, retinopathy, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, acute and chronic liver disease such as hepatitis and liver cirrhosis, arthritis and osteoporosis.

Abstract: The use of 5H-dibenz/b,f/azepine-5-carboxamide derivatives for treating fibromyalgia. Useful 5H-dibenz/b,f/azepine-5-carboxamide derivatives include compounds of the formula (I): where R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, halogenalkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxy, aryl, or pyridyl; the term alkyl means a straight or branched hydrocarbon chain containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; the term halogen means fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine; the term cycloalkyl means an alicyclic saturated group with 3 to 6 carbon atoms; and the term aryl means an unsubstituted phenyl group or phenyl substituted by alkoxy, halogen or nitro group.