Abstract: A process for obtaining therapeutically active 2-[4-(3- and 2-(fluorobenzyloxy)benzylamino]propanamides, and their salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids with high purity degree, in particular, with a content of dibenzyl derivatives impurities lower than 0.03%, preferably lower than 0.01% by weight. The process is carried out by submitting the Schiff bases intermediates 2-[4-(3- and 2-fluorobenzyloxy)benzylideneamino]propanamides to a reduction reaction with a reducing agent selected from sodium borohydride and potassium borohydride in an appropriate amount of an organic solvent selected from C1-C5 lower alkanols, allowing the formation and presence during a substantial position of the reduction reaction course of a suspension of the Schiff base into the saturated solution of the Schiff base into the same organic solvent.

Abstract: Methods of using certain ?-aminoamide derivatives in the treatment of RLS and addictive disorders, The compounds of this invention are able to reduce or even stop the symptoms of RLS and addictive disorders substantially without side effects.

Abstract: A process for obtaining therapeutically active 2-[4-(3- and 2-(fluorobenzyloxy)benzylamino]propanamides, and their salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids with high purity degree, in particular, with a content of dibenzyl derivatives impurities lower than 0.03%, preferably lower than 0.01% by weight. The process is carried out by submitting the Schiff bases intermediates 2-[4-(3- and 2-fluorobenzyloxy)benzylideneamino]propanamides to a reduction reaction with a reducing agent selected from sodium borohydride and potassium borohydride in an appropriate amount of an organic solvent selected from C1-C5 lower alkanols, allowing the formation and presence during a substantial position of the reduction reaction course of a suspension of the Schiff base into the saturated solution of the Schiff base into the same organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for obtaining therapeutically active 2-[4-(3- and 2-(fluorobenzyloxy)benzylamino]-propanamides and their salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids with a high degree of purity, i.e. with a content of dibenzyl derivatives impurities lower than 0.03% by weight. The process is carried out by submitting a Schiff base intermediate to a reduction reaction with a reducing agent in an amount of organic solvent to allow the formation (and presence during a substantial portion of the reduction reaction) of a suspension of the Schiff base.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to pharmacotherapy of a psychiatric disorder which is schizophrenia and/or anxiety, wherein schizophrenia includes schizophrenia related disorders such as brief psychotic disorders, delusional disorders, schizoaffective disorders, and schizophreniform disorders, and anxiety includes panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), social phobia or social anxiety disorders, specific phobia, and generalized anxiety disorders (GAD). The compounds of the disclosure are useful for the treatment of the above psychiatric disorders alone or in combination with other therapeutical agents effective in the treatment of schizophrenia and/or anxiety disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain alpha-aminoamide derivatives in the treatment of RLS and addictive disorders. The compounds of this invention are able to reduce or even stop the symptoms of RLS and addictive disorders substantially without side effects.

Abstract: A process for obtaining therapeutically active 2-[4-(3- and 2-(fluorobenzyloxy)benzylamino]propanamides and their salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids with high purity degree, in particular, with a content of dibenzyl derivatives impurities lower than 0.03%, preferably lower than 0.01% by weight. The process is carried out by submitting the Schiff bases intermediates 2-[4-(3- and 2-fluorobenzyloxy)benzylideneamino]propanamides to catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst in a protic organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for obtaining therapeutically active 2-[4-(3- and 2-(fluorobenzyloxy)benzylamino]propanamides and their salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids with high purity degree, in particular, with a content of dibenzyl derivatives impurities lower than 0.03%, preferably lower than 0.01% by weight. The process is carried out by submitting the Schiff bases intermediates 2-[4-(3- and 2-fluorobenzyloxy)benzylideneamino]propanamides to catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst in a protic organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for obtaining therapeutically active 2-[4-(3- and 2-(fluorobenzyloxy)benzylamino]propanamides and their salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids with high purity degree, in particular, with a content of dibenzyl derivatives impurities lower than 0.03%, preferably lower than 0.01% by weight. The process is carried out by submitting the Schiff bases intermediates 2-[4-(3- and 2-fluorobenzyloxy)benzylideneamino]propanamides to catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst in a protic organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of selected (R)-2-[(halobenzyloxy)benzylamino]-propanamides and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the manufacture of medicament, that are selectively active as sodium and/or calcium channel modulators and therefore useful in preventing, alleviating and curing a wide range of pathologies, including, pain, migraine, periferal diseases, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory processes affecting all body systems, disorders affecting skin and related tissues, disorders of the respiratory system, disorders of the immune and endocrinological systems, gastrointestinal, urogenital, metabolic and seizure disorders, where the above mechanisms have been described as playing a pathological role.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to pharmacotherapy of a psychiatric disorder which is schizophrenia and/or anxiety, wherein schizophrenia includes schizophrenia related disorders such as brief psychotic disorders, delusional disorders, schizoaffective disorders, and schizophreniform disorders, and anxiety includes panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), social phobia or social anxiety disorders, specific phobia, and generalized anxiety disorders (GAD). The compounds of the disclosure are useful for the treatment of the above psychiatric disorders alone or in combination with other therapeutical agents effective in the treatment of schizophrenia and/or anxiety disorders.

Abstract: A process for obtaining therapeutically active 2-[4-(3- and 2-(fluorobenzyloxy)benzylamino]-propanamides and their salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids with a high degree of purity, i.e. with a content of dibenzyl derivatives impurities lower than 0.03% by weight. The process is carried out by submitting a Schiff base intermediate to a reduction reaction with a reducing agent in an amount of organic solvent to allow the formation (and presence during a substantial portion of the reduction reaction) of a suspension of the Schiff base.

Abstract: Methods of using certain ?-aminoamide derivatives to treat lower urinary tract disorders. The therapeutic agents of the invention are able to reduce or even stop the lower urinary tract disorders substantially without side effects.

Abstract: Methods of using certain a-aminoamide derivatives as anti-inflammatory agents. The anti-inflammatory agents of the invention are able to reduce or even stop inflammatory s conditions substantially without side effects.

Abstract: A process for obtaining therapeutically active 2-[4-(3- and 2-(fluorobenzyloxy)benzylamino]propanamides and their salts with pharmaceutically acceptable acids with high purity degree, in particular, with a content of dibenzyl derivatives impurities lower than 0.03%, preferably lower than 0.01% by weight. The process is carried out by submitting the Schiff bases intermediates 2-[4-(3- and 2-fluorobenzyloxy)benzylideneamino]propanamides to catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of a heterogeneous catalyst in a protic organic solvent.

Abstract: Methods of using certain ?-aminoamide derivatives to treat lower urinary tract disorders. The therapeutic agents of the invention are able to reduce or even stop the lower urinary tract disorders substantially without side effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of selected (R)-2-[(halobenzyloxy)benzylamino]-propanamides and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the manufacture of medicament, that are selectively active assodium and/or calcium channel modulators and therefore useful in preventing, alleviating and curing a wide range of pathologies, including, pain, migraine, periferal diseases, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory processes affecting all body systems, disorders affecting skin and related tissues, disorders of the respiratory system, disorders of the immune and endocrinological systems, gastrointestinal, urogenital, metabolic and seizure disorders, where the above mechanisms have been described as playing a pathological role.

Abstract: Methods of using certain a-aminoamide derivatives as anti-inflammatory agents. The anti-inflammatory agents of the invention are able to reduce or even stop inflammatory s conditions substantially without side effects.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain alpha-aminoamide derivatives in the treatment of RLS and addictive disorders. The compounds of this invention are able to reduce or even stop the symptoms of RLS and addictive disorders substantially without side effects.

Abstract: A monoclonal antibody is provided which is able to neutralize both human TNF .alpha. and TNF .beta., or a binding fragment thereof. A stable hybridoma cell line and progeny thereof are also provided which secrete such a monoclonal antibody. The monoclonal antibody or a fragment thereof may be used to detect the content of human TNF in a sample of body fluid.