Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a disease or disorder characterised by increased stress hormone levels and/or decreased androgen hormone levels in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I): wherein n is 1 or 3; R is hydrogen or —C(O)N(Ra)(Rb) wherein Ra and Rb are independently —(C1-C4) alkyl, or —(C1-C4) alkyl-(C5-C7) aryl, wherein each of Ra and Rb is optionally substituted by —(C1-C4) alkoxy; R1, R2, and R3, are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano or —(C6-C10) aryl, wherein said —(C6-C10) aryl is optionally substituted by halogen, with the proviso that no more than one of R1, R2, and R3 is hydrogen; and R4 and R5 are hydrogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, X, Y, Z and n have the meanings defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a disease or disorder characterised by increased stress hormone levels and/or decreased androgen hormone levels in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I): wherein n is 1 or 3; R is hydrogen or —C(O)N(Ra)(Rb) wherein Ra and Rb are independently —(C1-C4)alkyl, or —(C1-C4)alkyl-(C5-C7)aryl, wherein each of Ra and Rb is optionally substituted by —(C1-C4)alkoxy; R1, R2, and R3, are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano or —(C6-C10) aryl, wherein said —(C6-C10)aryl is optionally substituted by halogen, with the proviso that no more than one of R1, R2, and R3 is hydrogen; and R4 and R5 are hydrogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a disease or disorder characterised by increased stress hormone levels and/or decreased androgen hormone levels in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I): wherein n is 1 or 3; R is hydrogen or —C(O)N(Ra)(Rb) wherein Ra and Rb are independently —(C1-C4)alkyl, or —(C1-C4)alkyl-(C5-C7)aryl, wherein each of Ra and Rb is optionally substituted by —(C1-C4)alkoxy; R1, R2, and R3, are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano or —(C6-C10) aryl, wherein said —(C6-C10)aryl is optionally substituted by halogen, with the proviso that no more than one of R1, R2, and R3 is hydrogen; and R4 and R5 are hydrogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The patent application relates to new heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which A, R, R1, R2, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, n and p have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, to a process for preparing them and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, particularly as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The patent application relates to new heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, W, X, Y, Z and n have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, to a process for preparing them and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, particularly as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and method of achieving a therapeutic effect including, but not limited to, the treatment of hypertension, kidney or heart disease in an animal, preferably a mammal including a human subject, using (i) SPP100/aliskiren or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with (ii) SPP301/avosentan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The patent application relates to new heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which A, R, R1, R2, X, Y, Z, n and p have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, to a process for preparing them and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, particularly as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is pyridyl or thiazolyl, any of which may optionally be substituted with C1-8alkyl or C2-8alkenyl; and a) R2 is methoxy and n is zero or one; or b) R2 is chlorine and n is zero; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the prevention of blood vessel graft failure in patients undergoing artery bypass graft surgery.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, W, X, Y, Z and n have the meanings defined in the description, a process for their preparation and the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The patent application relates to new heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which A, R, R1, R2, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, n and p have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, to a process for preparing them and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, particularly as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The application relates to novel nitrate ester derivatives of substituted piperidines of the general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Y and Z0, and m, n, p and q have the meanings explained in more detail in the description, a process for their preparation and the use of these compounds as a curative agent in cardiovascular diseases, in particular in high blood pressure and vascular and organ damage accompanying high blood pressure.

Abstract: The application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, W, X, Y, Z and n have the meanings defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The patent application relates to new heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, W, X, Y, Z and n have the definitions elucidated in more detail in the description, to a process for preparing them and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, particularly as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, W, X, Y, Z and n have the meanings defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, X, Y, Z and n have the meanings defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) (I*) in which R, R1, R2, X, Y, Z and n have the meanings defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aromatase inhibitors.

Abstract: The application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, X, Y, Z and n have the meanings defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: The application relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) in which R, R1, R2, W, X, Y, Z and n have the meanings defined in the description, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these compounds as medicaments, in particular as aldosterone synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Use of compounds of the general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, W, X and Z, n and m have the definitions illustrated in detail in the description, as beta-secretase, cathepsin D, plasmepsin II and/or HIV protease inhibitors.