Abstract: Methods of treating asthma are provided which methods comprise administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of Formula I ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 have any of the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X and Y are H or halo; R.sup.2 is: [structures Ia, Ib or Ic;] ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl groups;R.sup.4 is selected from H or (C1-6)alkyl,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disoders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective mount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I, ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which R.sup.1 has any of the meanings given in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in the treatment of urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein, ring C, A-B, R.sup.1, n, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 have any of the meanings given in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, Ia or Ib and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 have any of the meanings given in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of urinery incontinence. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful trifluoromethyl ketone substituted di-, tri- and tetra-peptide derivatives of the formulae Ia, Ib, Ic set out hereinafter, and salts thereof, which are inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing a peptide derivative and processes and intermediates for use in the manufacture of the peptide derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X and Y are H or halo; R.sup.2 is: [structures Ia, Ib or Ic;] ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl groups;R.sup.4 is selected from H or (Cl-6)alkyl,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disoders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I, ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which R.sup.1 has any of the meanings given in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in the treatment of urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, Ia or Ib and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; ##STR1##

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful trifluoromethyl ketone substituted di-, tri- and tetra-peptide derivatives of the formulae Ia, Ib, Ic set out hereinafter, and salts thereof, which are inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing a peptide derivative and processes and intermediates for use in the manufacture of the peptide derivatives.

Abstract: The invention provides a series of novel heterocyclic ketones of formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable base-addition salts thereof, in which the values of R.sup.4, L, A, X and Q have the meanings defined in the following specification. The compounds of formula I are inhibitors of human leukocytic elastase. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable base-addition salt thereof, and processes and intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful trifluoromethyl ketone substituted di-, tri- and tetra-peptide derivatives of the formulae Ia, Ib, Ic set out hereinafter, and salts thereof, which are inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing a peptide derivative and processes and intermediates for use in the manufacture of the peptide derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to selected difluoro compounds of formulae Ia, Ib and Ic (set out hereinafter) which are useful as inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful trifluoromethyl ketone substituted di-, tri- and tetra-peptide derivatives of the formulae Ia, Ib, Ic set out hereinafter, and salts thereof, which are inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing a peptide derivative and processes and intermediates for use in the manufacture of the peptide derivatives.

Abstract: The invention discloses a series of difluoroketone, mono- di- and tri-peptide derivatives of formula Ia, Ib and Ic:______________________________________ (Formula set out on pages following Examples) Ia (Formula set out on pages following Examples) Ib (Formula set out on pages following Examples) Ic ______________________________________and salts thereof where appropriate, and wherein the radicals are defined hereafter in the specification. The derivatives are useful in inhibiting the action of human leukocyte elastase. There are also disclosed methods and intermediates for the manufacture of, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising, the said derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to selected difluoro compounds of formulae Ia, Ib and Ic ( set out hereinafter) which are useful as inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase.

Abstract: Proline derivatives of the formulae: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 through R.sup.11 have defined values, and acid- and base-addition salts thereof, and equilibrium addition compounds of the aldehyde group thereof; processes for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions; and intermediates for preparing said proline derivatives. The proline derivatives are human leukocyte elastase inhibitors which are useful, for example, in treating pulmonary emphysema.

Abstract: Proline derivatives of the formulae: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 through R.sup.11 have defined values, and acid- and base-addition salts thereof, and equilibrium addition compounds of the aldehyde group thereof; processes for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions; and intermediates for preparing said proline derivatives. The proline derivatives are human leukocyte elastase inhibitors which are useful, for example, in treating pulmonary emphysema.