Abstract: Described is the use in the treatment of either male or female sexual dysfunction of selective antagonists of the ?1B-adrenergic receptor and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them as compounds capable of helping the sexual act avoiding at the same time excessive side effects due to acute hypotension.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders of the lower urinary tract. The novel compounds are diarylalkylpiperazine derivatives. The methods comprise the administration of the novel compounds of the invention, and other compounds that bind to 5HT1A receptors, for treating disorders of the lower urinary tract.

Abstract: An analgesic/anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical dosage form which comprises an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of racemic 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid, optically active forms thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or diluent, said dosage form being an intranasally administrable dosage form.

Abstract: A process for the production of paroxetine is described, wherein N-substituted derivatives of 4-(p-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxymethyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine are treated according to the following sequence of reactions: (a) hydrogenation catalyzed by transition metal complexes with chiral diphosphinic ligands; (b) —OH derivatisation and nucleophilic substitution, the substituent being sesamol; (c) N-dealkylation. The process is highly stereospecific and brings about the formation of intermediates enriched with the desired isomeric components, which are converted into paroxetine in quantitative yields.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 1-(N-phenylaminoalkyl)piperazine derivatives substituted at the position 2 of the phenyl ring. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention also are contemplated. The compounds of the present invention also are contemplated for use in treating neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: Described are derivatives with an adrenergic antagonistic activity and, in particular, high selectivity for &agr;1a- and &agr;1d-adrenergic receptors compared to &agr;1b-receptors. This selectivity profile suggests the use of these derivatives in the treatment of symptoms of the lower urinary tract, including those associated to benign prostatic hyperplasia, without the side effects associated with hypotensive activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[&ohgr;-(5-substituted-7-oxo-7H-thieno[3,2-b]pyran-3-carbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines their N-oxides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neutogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions. The compounds may be administered alone or in combination with an anticholinergic compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[(&ohgr;-(3-substituted phenyl-4-isoxazolecarbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines, their N-oxides, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions. The compounds may be administered alone or in combination with an anticholinergic compound.

Abstract: The treatment of neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract by compounds which selectively inhibit the COX-2 isozyme is described. The compounds concerned inhibit the COX-2 isozyme with a potency at least 10-fold, and preferably at least 100-fold, greater than their potency on the COX-1 isozyme.

Abstract: An analgesic/anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical dosage form which comprises an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of racemic 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid, optically active forms thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or diluent, said dosage form being an intranasally administrable dosage form.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzopyran derivatives of formula I, their N-oxides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 1-(N-phenylaminoalkyl)piperazine derivatives substituted at the position 2 of the phenyl ring. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention also are contemplated. The compounds of the present invention also are contemplated for use in treating neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[&ohgr;-(5-substituted-7-oxo-7H-thieno[3,2-b]pyran-3-carbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines their N-oxides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD). The compounds are also useful in the treatment of excessive intraocular pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and for inhibiting cholesterol synthesis or reducing sympathetically mediated pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[&ohgr;-(3-substituted phenyl-4-isoxazolecarbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines, their N-oxides, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions.

Abstract: An analgesic/anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical dosage form which comprises an effective amount of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of racemic 5-benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid, optically active forms thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or diluent, said dosage form being an intranasally administrable dosage form.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein R is an aryl, cycloalkyl or polyhaloalkyl group, R1 is chosen from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, polyfluoroalkoxy, hydroxy and trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy; each of R2 and R3 independently is chosen from the group consisting of a hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy and polyfluoroalkoxy group, and n is 0, 1 or 2. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I or a N-oxide or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of such a compound in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to methods for selectively preventing contractions of the urethra and lower urinary tract, without substantially affecting blood pressure, by administering one or more selected compounds of Formula I to a mammal (including a human) in need of such treatment in an amount or amounts effective for the particular use.

Abstract: Described is the use in the treatment of either male or female sexual dysfunction of selective antagonists of the &agr;1B-adrenergic receptor and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them as compounds capable of helping the sexual act avoiding at the same time excessive side effects due to acute hypotension.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders of the lower urinary tract. The novel compounds are 1,4-disubstituted piperazine derivatives. The methods comprise the administration of the novel compounds of the invention, and other compounds that bind to 5HT1A receptors, for treating disorders of the lower urinary tract.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders of the lower urinary tract. The novel compounds are aniline derivatives substituted at position 2 of the aniline ring. The methods comprise the administration of the novel compounds of the invention, and other compounds that bind to 5HT.sub.1A receptors, for treating disorders of the lower urinary tract.