Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I) and the tautomers and the salts thereof, particularly the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids and bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on epithelial sodium channels, the use thereof for the treatment of diseases, particularly diseases of the lungs and airways.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2 and m are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the variables R1-R8 are defined as in the description, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are inhibitors of cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I) and the tautomers and the salts thereof, particularly the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids and bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on epithelial sodium channels, the use thereof for the treatment of diseases, particularly diseases of the lungs and airways.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I) and the tautomers and the salts thereof, particularly the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids and bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on epithelial sodium channels, and the use thereof for the treatment of diseases, particularly diseases of the lungs and airways.

Abstract: This invention relates to bicyclic ring system substituted amide functionalized phenols of general formula 1, their use as inhibitors of CXCR2 activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or diseases, inflammatory diseases of the joints, skin, or eyes, diseases of the peripheral or central nervous system or cancers, as well as pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to bicyclic ring system substituted sulfonamide functionalized phenols of general formula 1, their use as inhibitors of CXCR2 activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or diseases, inflammatory diseases of the joints, skin, or eyes, diseases of the peripheral or central nervous system or cancers, as well as pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula (I) wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, m, and n are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are activators of the receptor GPR40 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (Ia), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also provides use of the compounds or salts as modulators of Kv3.1 and/or Kv3.2, and in the treatment of diseases or disorders where a modulator of Kv3.1 and/or Kv3.2 is required, such as depression and mood disorders, hearing disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse disorders, sleep disorders or epilepsy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein G is selected from a group consisting of: phenyl, pyridyl, benzothiazolyl, indazolyl; p is an integer ranging from 0 to 5; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl; or corresponds to a group R5; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl; R5 is a moiety selected from the group consisting of: isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl, 2-pyrrolidinonyl, and such a group is optionally substituted by one or two substituent

Abstract: The present invention provides a new use of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate salt thereof: for the treatment of a somatoform disorder such as body dysmorphic disorder or hyperchondriasis, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating, paraphilia and nonparaphilic sexual addictions, Sydeham's chorea, torticollis, autism, a movement disorder including Tourette's syndrome.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof are disclosed: wherein R1 is pyrazolyl substituted by two or three substituents independently selected from halogen, C1-4alkyl and haloC1-4alkyl; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; and R3 is quinolinyl, oxazolyl or phenyl, each of which is optionally substituted by one or two halogen, C1-4alkyl or haloC1-4alkyl. Processes for preparation and uses of the compounds in medicine, for example for the treatment of schizophrenia or drug dependency, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat drug dependency, as antipsychotic agents, to treat obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, premature ejaculation or cognition impairment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein G is selected from a group consisting of: phenyl, pyridyl, benzothiazolyl and indazolyl; p is an integer ranging from 0 to 5; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; or corresponds to a group R5; each R2 is independently hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n is 2, 3, 4 or 5; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; R5 is selected from a group consisting of: isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl and 2-pyrrolidinonyl, and such a group is

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein G is selected from a group consisting of: phenyl, pyridyl, benzothiazolyl, indazolyl; p is an integer ranging from 0 to 5; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; or corresponds to a group R5; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is C1-4 alkyl or C1-6 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl; R5 is a moiety selected from the group consisting of: isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl, 2-pyrrolidinonyl, and such a group is optionally substituted by one or two substituents selected from: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl; processes for their preparation, int

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R2 is C1-4alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and R4 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy and C1-4alkanoyl; n is 0 or 1; wherein when R4 is chlorine and p is 1, such R4 is not present in the ortho position with respect to the linking bond to the rest of the molecule; and wherein, if n is 0, R3 comprises at least one SF5 group as a substituent; processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions conta

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein: G is a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or is a 9- or 10-membered bicyclic heteroaromatic group containing one or two heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen and oxygen, wherein G is not pyridyl, indazolyl or benzothiazolyl; p is an integer ranging from 0 to 4; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl or SF5; or corresponds to a group R5; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n is 2 or 3; X is S or —CH2—; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy and C1-4alkanoyl; R5 is isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidin

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (IA) or a salt thereof: wherein: A is attached to the phenyl group at the meta position or the para position relative to the cyclopropyl group, and is selected from the group consisting of: —SO2NR5—, —SO2CR2R3—, —CR2R3SO2— and —NR5SO2—; R1 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl or C2-6alkylene; R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy or haloC1-6alkoxy; R5 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or a phenyl optionally substituted by R4; and R6 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, haloC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy or haloC1-6alkoxy; processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat substance related disorders, as antipsychotic agents premature ejaculation or cognition impairment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein: p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl and SF5; n is 3 or 4; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n is 2 or 3; X is —CH2—, —O— or —S—; Z may be —CH— or N; A is a group P or P1, wherein P is and P1 is and Y is hydrogen, —OH, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, phenyl or a heteroaromatic group, wherein the phenyl and the heteroaromatic group are optionally substituted by one or two substituents selected from a group consisting of C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy and haloC1-4alkoxy; processes for their preparation, intermediates used in these processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, as modulators of dopamine D3 receptors, e.g. to treat substance related disorders, as antipsychotic agents premature ejaculation or cognition impairment.