Abstract: The invention relates to uses of kappa-conotoxin PVIIA (&kgr;-PVIIA), analogs and derivatives for activating ATP-sensitive K+ channels. The activation of ATP-sensitive K+ channels is useful for opening KATP channels which can be used to treat a wide range of disease and injury states, including cerebral and cardiac ischemia and asthma.

Abstract: The invention relates to &kgr;-PVIIA-related conotoxins and their use as organ protecting agents, i.e., organ protectants. These conotoxins can be used for arresting, protecting or preserving an organ, such as a circulatory organ, a respiratory organ, a urinary organ, a digestive organ, a reproductive organ, an endocrine organ or a neurological organ. These conotoxins can also be used for arresting, protecting or preserving somatic cells.

Abstract: Methods for the therapy of cystic fibrosis and multi-drug resistance in cancer chemotherapy by administering to a patient in need thereof 5-trifluoroethyl-1-(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-dehydro-2H-benzimidazol- 2-one (NSOO4) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A series of 1,4-dihydropyridin-3,5-yl dicarboxylic acid amides and esters incorporating an arylpiperazinylalkyl moiety have been prepared possessing the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is cycloalkyl, aryl or hetaryl, generally with electron-withdrawing substituents; R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 are lower alkyl, alkanol, alkoxyalkyl, or alkylaminoalkyl; R.sup.5 is R.sup.2 or arylpiperazinylalkyl; X is O or NH; Y is lower alkylene, alkoxyalkylene, alkylaminoalkylene; and Z is phenyl, substituted pheny, pyridinyl, substituted pyridinyl, or pyrimidinyl. Compounds of this series demonstrate activity as calcium and alpha-adrenergic blockers in in vitro testing and antihypertensive, anti-ischemic, and platelet function inhibiting actions in in vivo screens.

Abstract: Tiospirone and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in alleviation of vascular or vascular-related headaches such as migraine, cluster, muscle-contraction, and combined headaches.

Abstract: Gepirone and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in alleviation of panic disorders which can take the form of clinical syndromes comprising, for example, panic attacks, agoraphobia and phobic anxiety.

Abstract: A series of 1,4-dihydropyridin-3,5-yl dicarboxylic acid amides and esters incorporating an arylpiperazinylalkyl moiety have been prepared possessing the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is cycloalkyl, aryl or hetaryl, generally with electronwithdrawing substituents; R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 are lower alkyl, alkanol, alkoxyalkyl, or alkylaminoalkyl; R.sup.5 is R.sup.2 or arylpiperazinylalkyl; X is 0 or NH; Y is lower alkylene, alkoxyalkylene, alkylaminoalkylene; and Z is phenyl, substituted phenyl, pyridinyl, substituted pyridinyl, or pyrimidinyl. Compounds of this series demonstrate activity as calcium and alphaadrenergic blockers in in vitro testing and antihypertensive, antiischemic, and platelet function inhibiting actions in in vivo screens.

Abstract: Imidazopyrimidinones and other diazaheterocyclopyrimidinones having an additional fused imidazole or triazole ring have utility as bronchodilators, mediator release inhibitors, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and peripheral vasodilators. They are orally active and useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma. A preferred compound is 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-6,7-dihydro-3H-imidazo[1,2-a]-purin-9(4H)-one.

Abstract: Buspirone and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in alleviation of panic disorders which can take the form of clinical syndromes comprising, for example, panic attacks, agoraphobia and phobic anxiety.

Abstract: 8-[4-[4-(5-Fluoro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-1-piperazinyl]butyl]-8-azaspiro[4.5]decan e-7,9-dione and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts demonstrate antipsychotic activity.

Abstract: Phenoxyalkyl substituted-1,2,4-triazolones having antidepressant properties typified by 2-[3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-5-ethyl-4-(2-phenoxyethyl)- 2H-1,2,4-triazol-3(4H)-one are disclosed.

Abstract: New compositions using particular .beta..sub.2 agonists and vehicle materials have been prepared and are useful for producing a topical anti-inflammatory effect in mammals. The selected .beta..sub.2 agonists have previously not been known to exhibit topical anti-inflammatory activity. The compositions can be for example in the form of sprays, ointments, creams, gels, lotions, and suppositories, all of which are to be applied to the mammal topically, as opposed to systemically.

Abstract: New compositions using particular .beta..sub.2 agonists and vehicle materials have been prepared and are useful for producing a topical anti-inflammatory effect in mammals. The selected .beta..sub.2 agonists have previously not been known to exhibit topical antiinflammatory activity. The compositions can be for example in the form of sprays, ointments, creams, gels, lotions, and suppositories, all of which are to be applied to the mammal topically, as opposed to systemically.

Abstract: 6-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidin-5-ones, 3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4H-pyrimido[2,1-b]benzothiazol-4-ones, and the corresponding imidazo- and triazolo- pyrimidines, thiones, and imines are useful as antiallergy and antiasthmatic compounds by virtue of their inhibitory action on the immediate hypersensitivity reaction in mammals and relaxant action on the tracheal muscle. Intermediates in the synthesis of these substances from 2-aminoazoles and ethoxymethylene malononitrile also have smooth muscle relaxant and immediate hypersensitivity reaction inhibitory activity.

Abstract: Imidazopyrimidinones and other diazaheterocyclopyrimidinones having an additional fused imidazole or triazole ring have utility as bronchodilators, mediator release inhibitors, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and peripheral vasodilators. They are orally active and useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma. A preferred compound is 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-6,7-dihydro-3H-imidazo[1,2-a]purin-9(4H)-one.

Abstract: Phenoxyalkyl substituted-1,2,4-triazolones having anti-depressant properties typified by 2-[3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]propyl]-5-ethyl-4-(2-phenoxyethyl)- 2H-1,2,4-triazol-3(4H)-one are disclosed.

Abstract: Piperazinyl derivatives containing a spiro-2,4-thiazolidinedione heterocyclic component with relatively selective psychotropic properties are disclosed. The compound 2-[4-[4-(7,9-dioxo-6-thia-8-azaspiro[4.4]nonan-8-yl)butyl]-1-piperazinyl]p yridine-3-carbonitrile which has selective anti-psychotic activity constitutes a typical embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: Disubstituted N,N-piperazinyl derivatives are disclosed wherein one substituent is benzisothiazol-3-yl or benzisoxazol-3-yl and the other is alkylene attached to heterocycles such as azaspiro[4.5]decanedione, dialkylglutarimide, thiazolidinedione and spirocyclopentylthiazolidinedione or butyrophenone-like groups. The compounds have psychotropic properties and 8-[4-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]butyl]-8-azaspiro[4.5]deca ne-7,9-dione is a typical embodiment having selective antipsychotic activity.

Abstract: 1-[4-(4,4-Dialkyl-2,6-piperidinedion-1-yl)butyl]piperazines with 2-pyrimidyl substituents in the 4- position have been synthesized and demonstrate useful anxiolytic properties. The compound 4,4-dimethyl-1-[4-[4-(2-pyrimidinyl)-1-piperazinyl]butyl]-2,6-piperidinedi one, which has selective anxiolytic activity, constitutes the preferred embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: This invention concerns an isethionic acid addition salt of the non-adrenergic bronchodilating agent 9-cyclohexyl-2-propoxy-9H-purine-6-amine. The salt is comprised of a 2:1 molecular ratio of the isethionic acid to the adenine base. The salt of the invention is characterized in having improved water solubility and stability.