Abstract: Novel spiro[cyclopent[b]indole-piperidines], intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of relieving memory dysfunction and treating depression utilizing the spiro[cyclopent[b]indole-piperidines] and intermediates, or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel spiro[cyclopent[b]indole-piperidines], intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of relieving memory dysfunction and treating depression utilizing the spiro[cyclopent[b]indole-piperidines] and intermediates, or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is new 3-(heterocyclic)-propenoic acid derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. These new 3-(heterocyclic)-propenoic acid derivatives are useful as NMDA antagonist.

Abstract: Novel spiro[cyclopent[b]indole-piperidines], intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of relieving memory dysfunction and treating depression utilizing the spiro[cyclopent[b]indole-piperidines] and intermediates, or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the compounds of 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-[(dimethyl-4-methoxyphenylsilyl)methyloxy]phenol and 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-[(dimethyl-2-methoxyphenylsilyl)methyloxy]phenol, polymorphs thereof and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, useful as antiatherosclerotic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q wherein Q is hydrogen or --COOH and m is an integer 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sub.1, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group;R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group;Z is thio, oxy or a methylene group;A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group;X is thio or oxy; andG.sub.1 and G.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.3 and n is an integer 0, 1, 2 or 3;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; useful for the treatment of atherosclerosis and chronic inflammatory disorders; for inhibiting cytokine-induced expression of VCAM-1 and/or ICAM-1; for inhibiting the peroxidation of LDL lipid; for lowering plasma cholesterol; and as anti-oxidant chemical additives useful for preventing oxidative deterioration in organic materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## Y is thio, oxy or a methylene group; Z is hydrogen or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q wherein Q is hydrogen or --COOH and m is an integer 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; andR.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;or a stereoisomer thereof; useful for the treatment of atherosclerosis and chronic inflammatory disorders; for inhibiting cytokine-induced expression of VCAM-1 and/or ICAM-1; for inhibiting the peroxidation of LDL lipid; for lowering plasma cholesterol; and as anti-oxidant chemical additives useful for preventing oxidative deterioration in organic materials.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1-4; X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, cycloalkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, formyl, loweralkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, --SH, loweralkylthio, --NHCOR.sub.2 or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 where R.sub.2 is hydrogen or loweralkyl, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl or cycloalkyl; R is hydrogen, loweralkyl or loweralkylcarbonyl; and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, aryl, diloweralkylaminoloweralkyl, arylloweralkyl, furylloweralkyl, thienylloweralkyl, pyridinylloweralkyl, diarylloweralkyl, oxygen-bridged arylloweralkyl or oxygen-bridged diarylloweralkyl; stereo, optical and geometrical isomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof which are useful for enhancing memory.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyfluoroalkyl tryptophan tripeptides and to compositions containing them. The compounds are highly selective thrombin inhibitors which provide anticoagulant effects useful in the treatment of thrombin conditions and in preventing the coagulation of stored whole blood and blood products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to esters of (+)-.alpha.-(2,3-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-4-piperidine methanol, pharmaceutical formulations, methods of making and methods of using these esters. These compounds antagonize the effects of serotonin at the 5HT.sub.2A receptor and are useful in treating various conditions such as, for example, psychoses such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidines, pyrrolidines, and piperazines are useful as antipsychotic and analgesic agents the compounds are especially useful for treating psychoses by administering to a mammal a psychoses-treating effective amount of one of the compounds. Depot derivatives of the compounds are useful for providing long acting effects of the compounds. The compounds are also useful as analgesics by administering a pain-relieving effective amount of one of the compounds to a mammal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition in the form of a bilayer tablet comprising,(a) a first discrete zone made with Formulation (A) which comprises, a therapeutically effective decongestant amount of a sympathomimetic drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in an amount of about 18% to about 39% by weight of Formulation (A), and a first carrier base material, the first carrier base material comprising a mixture of;(I) carnauba wax in an amount of about 59% to about 81% by weight of Formulation (A); and(ii) a suitable antiadherent in an amount of about 0.25% to about 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of providing an antihistaminic effect in a hepatically impaired patient in need thereof comprising administering to said patient an effective antihistaminic amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or hydroxy;R.sub.2 is hydrogen;or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ;n is an integer of from 1 to 5;R.sub.3 is --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched;each of A and B is hydrogen or hydroxy with the proviso that at least one of A or B is hydrogen;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and individual isomers thereof.

Abstract: A process of converting a hydroxy heteroaromatic compound to an arylamine, comprising the steps of:(1) treating a salt of a hydroxy heteroaromatic compound with an alkylating agent; and(2) treating the reaction mixture with a Smiles solvent system and raising the temperature of the reaction mixture; andA compound made according to the above process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to esters of (+)-.alpha.-(2,3 Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-4-piperidinemethanol, pharmaceutical formulations, methods of making and methods of using these esters. These compounds antagonize the effects of serotonin at the 5HT.sub.2A receptor and are useful in treating various conditions such as, for example, psychoses such as schizophrenia.

Abstract: There are disclosed various compounds of the formula below, ##STR1## where R, R.sub.1, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the specification; which are useful for alleviating various memory dysfunctions such as Alzheimer's disease, as modulators of neurotransmitter functions such as serotonergic and adrenergic, and as such are useful as antidepressants, anxiolytics, atypical antipsychotics, antienmtics, and for the treatment of personality disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of (+)-.alpha.-(2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-4-piperidine methanol in treating Depressive Disorders and Bipolar Disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates certain mercaptoacetylamide disulfide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## useful in treating patients suffering from hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis and hypercholestrolemia.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are inhibitors of elastase, particularly human neutrophil elastase, and to novel processes for making the same. As inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase, the compounds are useful in the treatment of a patient afflicted with a neutrophil associated inflammatory disease.