Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of using antagonists selective for the metabotropic mGlu5 receptor to treat conditions of neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal. Provided are methods of treating a mammal suffering from a condition of neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract by administering a selective mGlu5 antagonist. The selective mGlu5 antagonist may be administered alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents for treating such a condition. Also provided are methods of identifying selective mGlu5 antagonists that are useful for treating neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal. Methods for treating migraine and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using selective mGlu5 antagonists are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds having selective affinity for the mGlu5 subtype of metabotropic receptors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and uses for such compounds and compositions in the treatment of lower urinary tract disorders, such as neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract, and in the treatment of migraine and gastroesophagael reflux disease (GERD).

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of using antagonists selective for the metabotropic mGlu5 receptor to treat conditions of neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal. Provided are methods of treating a mammal suffering from a condition of neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract by administering a selective mGlu5 antagonist. The selective mGlu5 antagonist may be administered alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents for treating such a condition. Also provided are methods of identifying selective mGlu5 antagonists that are useful for treating neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal. Methods for treating migraine and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using selective mGlu5 antagonists are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds I (R1 is an optionally substituted C1-C13 heteromonocyclic, heterobicyclic or heterotricyclic group containing from 1 to 5 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; R2 is H, an optionally substituted monocyclic aromatic group, or a C1-C5 heteroaromatic group containing from 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; R3 is an optionally substituted C1-C13 heteromonocyclic, heterobicyclic or heterotricyclic group containing from 1 to 5 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; an optionally substituted mono-, bi- or tricyclic C6-C14 aryl group, an optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, or an optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkenyl group; each R4, independently for each position capable of substitution, is H or C1-C6 alkyl; R5 is H, halogen or C1-C6 alkyl; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 0, 1 or 2; p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; and is an optional double bond) and their enantiomers, diastereomers, N-oxides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful f

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of using antagonists selective for the metabotropic mGlu5 receptor to treat conditions of neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal. Provided are methods of treating a mammal suffering from a condition of neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract by administering a selective mGlu5 antagonist. The selective mGlu5 antagonist may be administered alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents for treating such a condition. Also provided are methods of identifying selective mGlu5 antagonists that are useful for treating neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal. Methods for treating migraine and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using selective mGlu5 antagonists are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a substantially pure amorphous lercanidipine hydrochloride having a purity of at least 95% pure, preferably at least about 97% pure, more preferably at least about 99% pure, and still more preferably at least about 99.5% pure. The invention further relates to methods of preparing substantially pure amorphous lercanidipine, as well as methods of providing rapid relief from hypertension by administering the substantially pure amorphous lercanidipine hydrochloride of the present invention to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new addition salts of lercanidipine comprising lercanidipine and an acid counterion wherein the acid counterion is selected from the group consisting of: (i) inorganic acids, (ii) sulfonic acids, (iii) monocarboxylic acids, (iv) dicarboxylic acids, (v) tricarboxylic acids, and (vi) aromatic sulfonimides, with the proviso that said acid counterion is not hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds having selective affinity for the mGlu5 subtype of metabotropic receptors, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and uses for such compounds and compositions in the treatment of lower urinary tract disorders, such as neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract, and in the treatment of migraine and gastroesophagael reflux disease (GERD).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating at least one symptom of lower urinary tract disease in a subject in need of treatment comprising administering to said subject a combination of an ?2? calcium channel subunit (A2d) ligand and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), wherein the administered amounts of A2d ligand and NSAID together comprise a therapeutically effective amount of an active combination of agents. The combination of A2d ligand and NSAID can result in a synergistic therapeutic effect, wherein the combined effect is greater than the additive effect resulting from separate, single administration of A2d ligand or NSAID. Combination of A2d ligand and NSAID is particularly useful in treatment of lower urinary tract disease which manifests symptoms of urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Described are novel amino- and iminoalkyl piperazines having affinity for serotonergic receptors and pharmacological compositions thereof. These compounds and their isomers, including optical isomers, enantiomers, diastereomers, N-oxides, polymorphs, hydrates, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of patients with neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and CNS diseases and/or disorders associated with 5-HT1A receptor dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel addition salts of N-{3-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl}-7-oxo-5-trifluoromethyl-7H-thieno[3,2-b]pyran-3-carboxamide, comprising N-{3-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl}-7-oxo-5-trifluoromethyl-7H-thieno[3,2-b]pyran-3-carboxamide and an acid counterion wherein the acid counterion is selected from the group consisting of: (i) inorganic acids and (ii) sulfonic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are aldosterone receptor antagonists, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the aldosterone receptor antagonists, and to methods of treatment using the same.

Abstract: The invention provides a substantially pure amorphous lercanidipine hydrochloride having a purity of at least 95% pure, preferably at least about 97% pure, more preferably at least about 99% pure, and still more preferably at least about 99.5% pure. The invention further relates to methods of preparing substantially pure amorphous lercanidipine, as well as methods of providing rapid relief from hypertension by administering the substantially pure amorphous lercanidipine hydrochloride of the present invention to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The invention provides substantially pure lercanidipine free base, having a purity of at least 95%, preferably at least 97%, more preferably at least 99%, and still more preferably at least 99.5%. The lercanidipine free base of the present invention is formed as an amorphous solid that is easily handled and particularly well suited to the formulation of pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: N,N-Disubstituted diazocycloalkanes of the formula I (R1=halogen, R2=(C3-C8)-cycloalkyl, R3=(C1-C4)-alkoxy or (C1-C4)-haloalkoxy group, m is 1 or 2 and n is 1 or 2, have affinity for serotonergic receptors. These compounds and their enantiomers, diastereoisomers, N-oxides, polymorphs, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of patients with neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and diseases related to 5-HT1A receptor.

Abstract: N,N-Disubstituted diazocycloalkanes of the formula I (R1=halogen, R2=(C3–C8)-cycloalkyl, R3=(C1–C4)-alkoxy or (C1–C4)-haloalkoxy group, m is 1 or 2 and n is 1 or 2, have affinity for serotonergic receptors. These compounds and their enantiomers, diastereoisomers, N-oxides, polymorphs, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of patients with neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and diseases related to 5-HT1A receptor.

Abstract: The invention provides a modified release lercanidipine pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one waxy substance and a therapeutically effective amount of lercanidipine, wherein oral administration of the modified release lercanidipine pharmaceutical composition to a patient results in a mean lercanidipine plasma concentration of greater than 0.5 ng/ml for the full time period of about 24 hours after administration of the composition to the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new addition salts of lercanidipine comprising lercanidipine and an acid counterion wherein the acid counterion is selected from the group consisting of: (i) inorganic acids, (ii) sulfonic acids, (iii) monocarboxylic acids, (iv) dicarboxylic acids, (v) tricarboxylic acids, and (vi) aromatic sulfonimides, with the proviso that said acid counterion is not hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations for the transmucosal delivery of 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxy-2-{4-[(2-isopropyl-6-methoxyphenoxy)acetyl]-1-piperazinyl}quinazoline (Rec 15/2615), which has the formula: The formulations are useful in methods for enhancing the sexual act for females, including treatment of female sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: The invention describes novel lercanidipine crude Forms (A) and (B), novel lercanidipine hydrochloride crystalline Forms (I) and (II) obtained from said crude Forms, pharmaceutical, antihypertensive compositions containing as active agent at least one of the lercanidipine hydrochloride crystalline Forms (I) and (II) and methods of use thereof.