Abstract: The invention relates to drospirenone containing film-coated tablet with improved resistance against the environmental influences, especially against atmospheric humidity. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation film-coated tablet cores whereby applying the active agent to the core may be accomplished with increased safety.

Abstract: A process for preparing cabergoline (I) from ergoline-8?-carboxylic acid ester (XIII) comprising the following steps. (XIII), (XVI), (XVII), (XVIII), (XIX), (I). The present case also relates to the intermediates (XVI), (XVII), (XVIII) and (XIX) as well as the polymorphic amorphous form of Cabergoline (I) and the production thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the synthesis of d-(17?)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-ene-20-yn-3-one-oxime (also known as norelgestromin) via acetylation of d-norgestrel at position 17; oximation of the oxo group at position 3 of the obtained d-(17?)-13-ethyl-17-(acetyloxy)-18,19-dinorpregn-4-ene-20-yn-3-one; and then hydrolyzing the acetyloxy group at position 17 of the obtained d-(17?)-13-ethyl-17-(acetyloxy)-18,19-dinorpregn-4-ene-20-yn-3-oxime derivative, thereby obtaining norelgestromin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new D3 and D2 dopamine receptor subtype preferring ligands of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 represent independently a substituent selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, aroyl, or R1 and R2 may form a heterocyclic ring with the adjacent nitrogen atom; X represents an oxygen or sulphur atom; n is an integer of from 1 to 2, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, to the processes for producing the same, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and to their use in therapy and/or prevention of a condition which requires modulation of dopamine receptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-(trans-4-isopropylcyclohexylcarbonyl)-D-phenylalanine (nateglinide) in the novel crystalline form “G” and a process for the preparation thereof. A process for the preparation of chirally pure nateglinide by treating a lower alkyl ester thereof with a base to yield an alkali salt and liberating the product from said salt by proper addition of an acid, is also provided. Still another aspect of the invention is a process for the preparation of nateglinide in the crystalline form “H” from other crystalline modifications of nateglinide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new D3 and D2 dopamine receptor subtype preferring ligands of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 represent independently a substituent selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, aroyl, or R1 and R2 may form a heterocyclic ring with the adjacent nitrogen atom; X represents an oxygen or sulphur atom; n is an integer of from 1 to 2, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, to the processes for producing the same, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the same and to their use in therapy and/or prevention of a condition which requires modulation of dopamine receptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid crystal gel containing polyoxyethylene-glyceryl-trioleate, propylene-glycol, isopropyl myristate and a hyaluronic acid salt or complex for use in the manufacture of transdermal pharmaceutical compositions and healing cosmetics. The invention also relates to transdermal pharmaceutical composition consists of an estrogen and a progestin component as well as a liquid crystal gel containing polyoxyethylene-glyceryl-trioleate, propylene-glycol, isopropyl myristate and a hyaluronic acid salt or complex. The invention can be applied for transdermal hormone replacement therapy and for other transdermal depending on the active principles included.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula (I), (I) wherein the meaning of R1 is hydrogen atom, C1-C5 acyl group, benzoyl group or R2—COOR3 group, Y is hydrogen atom or alkali ion, R2 is C1-C4 straight or branched alkylidene group and R3 is hydrogen atom, C1-C4 alkyl group or alkali ion, and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, which are suitable for the treatment of pain of acute and chronic inflammation origin as well as postoperative pain and dysmenorrhea. The invention also relates to the process of the synthesis of compounds of formula (I) as well as the pharmaceutical composition containing the same and the use for treatment of pain, inflammation and disorders associated with inflammation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new dopamine D3 and D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor subtype preferring ligands of formula (I); wherein A represents alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or a group of formula —NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 represent independently a substituent selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or cycloalkyl or R1 and R2 form with the adjacent nitrogen atom and optionally with further heteroatom(s) a heterocyclic ring; m is an integer of 0 to 1; n is an integer of 1 to 2, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, to the processes for producing the same, to pharmacological compositions containing the same and to their use in therapy and/or prevention of a condition which requires modulation of dopamine and/or 5-HT1A receptors.

Abstract: Provided herein are Thieno[2,3-b]pyridine compounds with mGluR activity. Also provided herein are processes and intermediates for the preparation of the Thieno[2,3-b]pyridine compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and the use of these compounds in treatment, therapy, and/or prevention of conditions which require modulation of mGluR1 and mGluR5 receptors.

Abstract: One object of the invention is high purity butoconazole nitrate of the formula (I) (I) containing maximum 0.1 wt % of chemical impurities, wherein at least 95% of the particles of the substance are below 75 ?m by diameter, whereas at least 99% of the particles are below 250 ?m by diameter, and process for its preparation. A pharmaceutical composition comprising as active ingredient, high purity butoconazole nitrate of specified particle size in admixture with known auxiliaries is also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: Process for the synthesis of high purity 2-substituted-1-(hydroxy-ethylidene)-1,1-bisphosphonic acid of formula (I), the salts and hydrates thereof—wherein the meaning of R is 3?-pyridyl or 2?-amino-ethylidene group—from compounds of formula (II)—wherein the meaning of R is as described above—or salts and hydrates thereof with phosphorous acid in the presence of methanesulfonic acid using phosphorus pentoxide as reagent and in given case the obtained acid is converted into a salt with base.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process of preparing substantially pure d-(17?)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-ene-20-yn-3-one-3E- and -3Z-oxime isomers, as well as a process for the synthesis of the mixture of isomers and the pure isomers. The invention also relates to substantially pure d-(17?)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-ene20-yn-3-one-3E-oxime and substantially pure d-(17?)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-ene-20-yn-3-one-3Z-oxime isomer. Further aspects of the invention include a composition comprising substantially pure d-(17?)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-ene20-yn-3-one-3E-oxime or substantially pure d-(17?)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-ene-20-yn-3-one-3Z-oxime isomer, and methods of treatment using said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new industrial process for the synthesis of solvate-free 17?-acetoxy-11?-[4-(N,N-dimethyl-amino)-phenyl]-19-norpregna-4,9-diene-3,20-dione [CDB-2914] of formula (I) which is a strong antiprogestogene and antiglucocorticoid agent. The invention also relates to compounds of formula (VII) and (VIII) used as intermediates in the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel monohydrochloride, dihydrochloride, monohydrobromide, maleate and methanesulphonate salts of trans 4-{2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-piperazine-1-yl]-ethyl}-N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl-cyclohexylamine and/or their hydrates and/or solvates. Moreover, the invention relates to the process for preparing the salts and their hydrates and/or solvates, to their use in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions which require modulation of dopamine receptor and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new D3 dopamine receptor subtype selectice ligands of formula (I) to pharmacological compositions containing the same and to their use in therapy and/or prevention of psychoses (e.g. schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorders, etc), drug (e.g. alcohol, cocaine and nicotine, opioids etc.) abuse, cognitive impairment accompanying schizophrenia, mild-to-moderate cognitive deficits, amnesia, eating disorders (e.g. bulimia nervosa, etc.), attention deficit disorders, hyperactivity disorders in children, psychotic depression, mania, paranoid and delusional disorders, dyskinetic disorders (e.g. Parkinson's diseases, neuroleptic induced Parkinson's dissases, tardive dyskinesias) anxiety, sexual dysfunction, sleep disorders, emesis, aggression, autism, pain ophthalmological diseases (e.g. glaucoma etc.).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the synthesis of high purity 3,5-diamino-6-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,4-triazine of formula (I) using 2,3-dichlorobenzoyl cyanide and an aminoguanidine salt as starting materials. 2,3-dichlorobenzoyl cyanide is reacted with 1-2 mol equivalent of aminoguanidine salt in 3-6 mol equivalent of methanesulfonic acid, then the obtained adduct of formula (IV) is transformed without isolation into the product with magnesium oxide.

Abstract: Compounds having NR2B selective NMDA receptor antagonist activity are disclosed of the formula (I) wherein one of the neighboring R1, R2, R3 and R4 groups is hydroxy, and the others are each hydrogen atoms, R5 and R6 together with the nitrogen between them form a saturated or unsaturated, 4-6 membered heterocyclic ring, which is substituted by phenoxy, phenyl-(C1-C4 alkyl), phenyl-(C1-C4 alkoxy), phenoxy-(C1-C4 alkyl), or benzoyl, optionally substituted on the aromatic ring by one or more halogen atoms, cyano or hydroxy groups, C1-C4 alkyl or C1-C4 alkoxy groups, X is NH—, Y is a nitrogen atom, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof formed with acids or bases.

Abstract: Compounds having NR2B selective NMDA receptor antagonist activity are disclosed of the formula (I) where two of the neighboring R1, R2, R3 and R4 groups form an imidazole ring fused to the benzene ring of the indole nucleus, and the other two of R1, R2, R3 and R4 groups are hydrogen atoms, R5 and R6 together with the nitrogen between them form a saturated or unsaturated, 4-6 membered heterocyclic ring, which is substituted by phenoxy, phenyl-(C1-C4 alkyl), phenyl-(C1-C4 alkoxy), phenoxy-(C1-C4 alkyl), or benzoyl, optionally substituted on the aromatic ring by one or more halogen atoms, cyano or hydroxy groups, C1-C4 alkyl or C1-C4 alkoxy groups, X is NH—, Y is a —CH— group, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof formed with acids or bases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new dopamine D3 and D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptor subtype preferring ligands of formula (I); wherein A represents alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or a group of formula —NR1R2, wherein R1 and R2 represent independently a substituent selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or cycloalkyl or R1 and R2 form with the adjacent nitrogen atom and optionally with further heteroatom(s) a heterocyclic ring; m is an integer of 0 to 1; n is an integer of 1 to 2, and/or geometric isomers and/or stereoisomers and/or diastereomers and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, to the processes for producing the same, to pharmacological compositions containing the same and to their use in therapy and/or prevention of a condition which requires modulation of dopamine and/or 5-HT1A receptors.