Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the groups X, Y, W and R1 to R4 are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly the compounds are agonists of the 5-HT2C receptor, and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this receptor, such as metabolic and CNS-related disorders.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R6, R8, Q2, Q3, Q3a, Q4, L and A have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases in which inhibition of the activity of a member of the MAPEG family is desired and/or required, and particularly in the treatment of inflammation and/or cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the new compounds of general formula I wherein A, U, V, X, Y, R1, R2 and R3 are defined as stated hereinafter, the tautomers, the isomers thereof, the diastereomers, the enantiomers, the hydrates, the mixtures and the salts thereof as well as the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, medicaments containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I, their use as inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1), pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions such as inflammatory/nociceptive pain. A, M, R1, R2, R7, Ra, Rb, Q3, Q4, Q6, Z2, Z4, Z5, Z6 and W have meanings given in the description.

Abstract: Pyridone and pyridazinone derivatives that are active against the melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) and useful as anti-obesity pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I in which A, L, M, Q2, Q3, Q4, R1, R5, Ra, Rb, Rc, W, X, Y, Z1, Z2, Z3 are defined in the description, the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are of potential utility in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions, in particular, in the treatment and/or prevention of pain. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds as medicaments, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their preparation.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R6, R8, Q2, Q3, Q3a, Q4, L and A have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases in which inhibition of the activity of a member of the MAPEG family is desired and/or required, and particularly in the treatment of inflammation and/or cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new CGRP-antagonists of general formula I wherein U, V, X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined as mentioned in the description, the tautomers thereof, the isomers thereof, the diastereomers thereof, the enantiomers thereof, the hydrates thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof as well as the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, medicaments containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their use as inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1), pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions. A, M, W, R1, R2, R6, R7, R8 have meanings given in the description.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their use as inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1), pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions. A, L, M, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, R9, Ra, Rb have meanings given in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the groups X, Y, W and R1 to R4 are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly the compounds are agonists of the 5-HT2C receptor, and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this receptor, such as metabolic and CNS-related disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new CGRP-antagonists of general formula I wherein U, V, X, Y, R1, R2 and R3 are defined as stated hereinafter, the tautomers, the isomers, the diastereomers, the enantiomers, the hydrates, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof and the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alkyne compounds of general formula I wherein the groups and residues A, B, W, X, Y, Z, R1 and R2 have the meanings given in claim 1. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one alkyne according to the invention. In view of their MCH-receptor antagonistic activity the pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders and/or eating disorders, particularly obesity, bulimia, anorexia, hyperphagia and diabetes.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their use as inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1), pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions. A, M, W, R1, R2, R6, R7 have meanings given in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I in which A, L, M, Q2, Q3, Q4, R1, R5, Ra, Rb, Rc, W, X, Y, Z1, Z2, Z3 are defined in the description, the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are of potential utility in the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions, in particular, in the treatment and/or prevention of pain. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds as medicaments, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new CGRP-antagonists of general formulae Ia and Ib wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined as mentioned below, the tautomers, the isomers, the diastereomers, the enantiomers, the hydrates, the mixtures and the salts thereof as well as the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2, L1, L2, U and B are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular modulate the activity of the MCH receptor.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their use as inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1), pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions. A, L, M, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, Ra, Rb have meanings given in the description.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their use as inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1), to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use as medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of inflammatory diseases and associated conditions. A, M, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R2, R7, R8, R9, Ra, Rb have meanings given in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel CGRP antagonists of the general formula (I) in which U, V, X, Y, R1, R2, R3 are defined as described below, the tautomers, isomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, hydrates, mixtures and salts thereof, and the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically compatible salts thereof having inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceuticals comprising said compounds, the use thereof, and the method for the production thereof.