Abstract: The invention relates to a prodrug that is capable of being converted into a drug by the catalytic action of human fibroblast activation protein (FAP&agr;), said prodrug having a cleavage site which is recognised by FAP&agr;, and said drug being cytotoxic or cytostatic under physiological conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of fibrates for lowering the liver toxicity of MTP inhibitors as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing an MTP inhibitor and a fibrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2′-halo-3′,5′-dialkoxyphen-1′-yl-imino-2-imidazolidine, the tautomeric 2′-halo-3′,5′-dialkoxyanilino-2-imidazoline and/or the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing tropenol (I) or an acid addition salt thereof, the process comprising: (a) reducing a scopine ester of formula (II)  wherein R is C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-alkylene-phenyl, each optionally substituted by hydroxy or C1-C4-alkoxy, or an acid addition salt or hydrate thereof, using zinc in a suitable solvent in the presence of an activating metal salt; and (b) saponifying the product of (a) using a suitable base to obtain the tropenol of formula (I) or the acid addition salt thereof.

Abstract: A method for treating cerebral ischaemia which comprises administering a compound of general formula (I) 1

Abstract: A method for treating schizophrenia which comprises administering a compound of general formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions based on anticholinergics and endothelin antagonists, processes for preparing them and their use in the treatment of respiratory tract diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to crystalline anhydrous (1&agr;,2&bgr;,4&bgr;,5&agr;,7&bgr;)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.022,4]nonane-bromide, processes for preparing it and its use for preparing a pharmaceutical composition, particularly for preparing a pharmaceutical composition with an anticholinergic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for (pre)treating affinity chromatography matrices, preferably protein A matrices, with at least one surfactant for reducing ligand leakage. By treating the affinity chromatography matrix according to the invention it is possible to achieve an affinity chromatography matrix of constant quality in terms of ligand leakage, which is an important prerequisite for its suitability or use in biopharmaceutical processes. The present invention further relates to methods for determining the ligand leakage.

Abstract: A compound of formula I or of formula II wherein: R1 is F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3; R2 is NR6R7, where R6 is Me, Et, Pr, or iPr, and R7 is Me, Et or Pr; and R3, R4, and R5 independently of one another each are H, Me, F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3, and if R4 is Me, F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3, then R1 is additionally H or Me, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of these compounds, methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of urinary incontinence and diseases of the bladder using these compounds, and methods for making these compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to trisubstituted pyrimidines of formula 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a crystalline sodium salt of 4′-[2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-methyl-benzimidazol-2-yl)benzimidazol-1-ylmethyl]biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid (INN: telmisartan), processes for preparing it and the use thereof for preparing a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns benzimidazole derivatives of the general formula (I) 1

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising:

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for producing powdered preparations for inhalation.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I) wherein: R1 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl optionally substituted by C3-C6-cycloylalkyl; R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen form a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring optionally containing nitrogen or oxygen as an additional heteroatom, wherein the heterocyclic ring thereof is substituted by a group selected from phenyl, benzyl, and diphenylmethyl, each optionally mono- or di-substituted by one or two groups selected from CF3, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, phenyl, benzyl, halogen, and OH, or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen form a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring optionally containing nitrogen or oxygen as an additional heteroatom, the heterocyclic ring thereof linked via a single bond, a methylene-bridge, or spiro-connected to another saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic group containing one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen and nitrogen, the heterocyclic group being optionally mono- or di-substituted by a g

Abstract: The invention relates to a new pharmaceutical formulation containing an LTB4 antagonist of formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula (I) wherein a compound of formula (II),  wherein R1 denotes chlorine, bromine, iodine, —O—COCH3, tosylate or mesylate, is reacted with a compound of formula (III),  optionally in a suitable diluent and/or in the presence of a suitable added reagent or catalyst, the reaction being carried out in a temperature range from 20 to 80° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of anellated dihydropyridines according to the following formula I, and the salts thereof with physiologically acceptable acids, for the treatment of chronic pain, wherein A is benzo or thieno and Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined as in the specification: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of &agr;1L-agonists for treating urinary incontinence.