Abstract: The invention provides 3(R)-(2-hydroxy-2,2-dithien-2-ylacetoxy)-1-(3-phenoxypropyl)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane bromide in powder inhalant form, and methods of using it for treatment of respiratory disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides 3-(2-hydroxy-2,2-dithien-2-ylacetoxy)-1-(3-phenoxypropyl)-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2] octane in salt form, pharmaceutical compositions comprising it, and methods of using it for treatment of respiratory disorders, in association with steroids.

Abstract: The invention relates to indolyl piperidinyl derivatives of formula (I) wherein: A1 represents an alkylene, alkyleneoxy, alkylenethio, alkanoylene or hydroxyalkylene group; A2 represents an alkylene, alkyleneoxy, alkylenethio, alkanoylene or an alkyleneoxyalkylene group; W1 represents a phenylene, furanylene or pyridinylene group which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms, alkoxy groups and/or alkyl groups; W2 represents a 3–10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic group containing from 1 to 3 heteroatoms said group being unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms, alkyl groups, alkoxy groups and/or oxo groups; R1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxy or methylamino group; and R2 represents a carboxyl group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; to processes for their preparation; to pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and to their medical use as antihistaminic and antiallergic agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to new therapeutically useful 8-(disubstituted)phenyl-6,9-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[2,3-e][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]pyrimidine-5-one and 8-phenyl-6,9-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,2-e][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-c]pyrimidine-5-one derivatives of formula (I): wherein: —X—C—Y— represents (a) or (b) to processes and intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medical uses as potent and selective inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5).

Abstract: 8-phenyl-6,9-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-i]purin-5-one derivatives of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as PDE 5 inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 6-phenylpyrrolopyrimidine derivatives of formula (I): wherein: —X—C—Y— represents or —X—C—Y— represents and to their use as selective cyclic GMP specific phosphodiesterase (PDE 5)inhibitors, processes for producing them, intermediates used in their production, compositions containing them and their applicability in medical treatment of the human or animal body.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-(3H)-oxazolone derivatives. They may be used as COX-2 inhibitors. The compounds may be used in the treatment of colorectal cancer.

Abstract: A compound according to formula (I) wherein: is a phenyl ring, a C4 to C9 heteroaromatic compound containing one or more heteroatoms, or a naphthalenyl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalenyl or biphenyl group; which shows high affinity for muscarinic M3 receptors (Hm3).

Abstract: Indolylpiperidine compounds of formula (I) wherein: A1 represents an alkylene, alkyleneoxy, alkylenethio, alkanoyl or hydroxyalkylene group; A2 represents a single bond, an alkylene or alkenylene group; W represents a single bond or a phenylene or furanylene group which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms, alkoxy groups and/or alkyl groups; R2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl or alkoxy group; and R3 represents a carboxyl group or a tetrazolyl group. The present invention provides novel indolylpiperidine compounds having imporved antihistamine and antiallergic activity.

Abstract: 2-Phenylpyran-4-one derivatives of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents an alkyl or —NR4R5 group, wherein R4 and R5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R2 represents an alkyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl, pyridyl, thienyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl or indanyl group, or a phenyl group which may be unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms or alkyl, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, methylthio, amino, mono- or dialkylamino, hydroxalkyl or hydroxycarbonyl groups; R3 represents a methyl, hydroxymethyl, alkoxymethyl, C3-C7 cycloalkoxymethyl, benzyloxymethyl, hydroxycarbonyl, nitrile, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl group or a CH2—R6 group wherein R6 represents an alkyl group; and X represents a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a methylene group; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for their production and synthetic intermediates used in said processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of formula (I), 1

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of formula(I), wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a —(CH2)m—Y group, wherein m is an integer from 0 to 4 and Y represents an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl, norbornyl or phenylalkenyl group, or an aromatic group which aromatic group {circumflex over ( )} may optionally be substituted by one or more halogen atoms; R2 represents an aromatic group which aromatic group may optionally be substituted by one or more halogen atoms or alkyl, alkoxy, C3-C6 cycloalkoxy, methylenedioxy, nitro, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl groups, and R3 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or an alkyl group, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for preparing the same are disclosed herein. The compounds are phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors.

Abstract: The 1-aryloxy-3-alkylamino-2-propanol nitrate esters, having formula I: ##STR1## the enantiomers and diastereoisomers and the therapeutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is a chain of general formula II --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Z--R.sub.2, where: m is 1 or 2; Z is an --O-- ether, --CONH amide or --COO-- ester function; and R.sub.2 is a C.sub.2-3 straight or branched chain alkyl having at least one nitroxy group as substituent; and Ar is a benzene ring when Z is the ether or ester function, and a naphthalene ring when Z is the amide function, are of use for the treatment of cardiovascular affections.

Abstract: 1N substituted pyrazino[2,3-c]-1,2,6-thiadiazine 2,2-dioxides of formula I ##STR1## where: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, are members of the group formed by hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl, aryl, trifluoromethyl, halogen, oxo, amino, carboxamido and alkoxycarbonyl;R.sub.3 is a member of the group formed by straight or branched chain alkyl, dialkylaminoethyl, aralkyl, alkoxycarbonylmethyl, carboxymethyl and hydroxyethyl; andR.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be the same or different, are members of the group formed by hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl and aralkyl, hydroxyalkyl, amino, aminoalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl; and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The 1-aryloxy-3-alkylamino-2-propanol nitrate esters of general formula I ##STR1## the enantiomers and diastereoisomers and the therapeutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sub.1 is a chain of general formula II-- (CH).sub.m,--Z--R.sub.2, where: m is 1 or 2; Z is an --O-- ether, --CONH-amide or --COO-- ester function; and R.sub.2 is a C.sub.2-3 straight or branched chain alkyl having at least one --ONO.sub.2 group as a substituent; and Ar is a benzene ring when Z is the ether or ester function, and a naphthalene ring when Z is the amide function, are of use for the treatment of cardiovascular affections.