Abstract: Dosing regimens based on the pharmacokinetic characteristics of a thrombin receptor antagonist are disclosed. In some embodiments, the dosing regimens result in mean plasma concentrations. Also disclosed are methods of treating acute coronary syndrome and peripheral arterial disease, and of effecting secondary prevention, by orally administering thrombin receptor antagonists according to such dosing regimens.

Abstract: Heterocyclic-substituted tricyclics of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: the dotted line represents an optional single bond; ?represents an optional double bond, n is 0-2; Q is cycloalkyl, optionally substituted by R13 and R14; R13 and R14 are independently selected from (C1-C6)alkyl, (C3-C8)cycloalkyl, —OH, (C1-C6)alkoxy, R27-aryl(C1-C6)alkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, halogen and haloalkyl; or R13 and R14 together form a spirocyclic or a heterospirocyclic ring of 3-6 atoms, Het is a mono- or bi-cyclic optionally substituted heteroaryl group; and B is a bond, alkylene, or optionally substituted alkenylene or alkynylene, wherein the remaining substituents are as defined in the specification, are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a method of treating diseases associated with thrombosis, atherosclerosis, restenosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, heart failure, and cancer by administerin

Abstract: The uses of PDE V inhibitors in methods for the treatment of congestive heart failure and other physiological disorders, as a monotherapy and in combination with other active agents are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preventing, inhibiting, or ameliorating complications associated with cardiopulmonary bypass surgery by the use of a thrombin receptor antagonist compound. Among the thrombin receptor antagonist compounds useful in these methods are those of Formulas I and II, described herein.

Abstract: A compound represented by the structural formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvents thereof is disclosed, wherein: the single-dashed line between the ring carbons to which R10 and R34 are attached represents either a single bond or a double bond; the double-dashed line between X and the carbon to which Y is attached represents either a single bond or an absent bond; X is —O— or —NR6— when the double-dashed line represents a single bond; X is H, —OH or —NHR20 when the double-dashed line represents an absent bond; and other parameters are as defined herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and combinations containing said compounds and their uses as thrombin receptor antagonists and binders to cannabinoid receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of preventing adverse clinical events in a patient undergoing a percutaneous coronary intervention procedure or a peripheral percutaneous interventional procedure comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a thrombin receptor antagonist, such as SCH 530348, to the patient. Administration of a loading dose of about 40 mg of SCH 530348 in as little as one hour prior to the procedure can result in therapeutically effective levels of platelet aggregation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lyophilized rapidly disintegrating solid dosage form, one embodiment of which comprises a thrombin receptor antagonist such as, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, a polymer such as gelatin, and a matrix forming agent such as mannitol. Systems for effectively buffering the pre-lyophilized suspension are taught, along with methods of treating patients at risk for acute coronary syndrome by administering such a rapidly disintegrating solid dosage form.

Abstract: Heterocyclic-substituted tricyclics of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: the dotted line represents an optional single bond; represents an optional double bond; n is 0–2; Q is cycloalkyl, optionally substituted by R13 and R14; R13 and R14 are independently selected from (C1–C6)alkyl, (C3–C8)cycloalkyl, —OH, (C1–C6)alkoxy, R27-aryl(C1–C6)alkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, halogen and haloalkyl; or R13 and R14 together form a spirocyclic or a heterospirocyclic ring of 3–6 atoms; Het is a mono- or bi-cyclic optionally substituted heteroaryl group; and B is a bond, alkylene, or optionally substituted alkenylene or alkynylene, wherein the remaining substituents are as defined in the specification, are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a method of treating diseases associated with thrombosis, atherosclerosis, restenosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, heart failure, and cancer by administering

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating diabetes and associated conditions by administering a composition including at least one sterol or 5?-stanol absorption inhibitor or compositions or therapeutic combinations including: (a) at least one antidiabetic medication; and (b) at least one sterol or 5?-stanol absorption inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the treatment of obesity using sterol or 5?-stanol absorption inhibitors and compositions and therapeutic combinations including sterol or 5?-stanol absorption inhibitors and at least one obesity control medication.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating diabetes and associated conditions by administering a composition including at least one sterol or 5&agr;-stanol absorption inhibitor or compositions or therapeutic combinations including: (a) at least one antidiabetic medication; and (b) at least one sterol or 5&agr;-stanol absorption inhibitor.

Abstract: A method of treating a therapeutic condition comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of at least one compound of the formulas: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating or preventing an autoimmune disorder and associated conditions by administering at least one sterol absorption inhibitor and compositions, therapeutic combinations and methods including: (a) at least one sterol absorption inhibitor; and (b) at least one autoimmune disorder treatment which can be useful for preventing or treating an autoimmune disorder and associated conditions.

Abstract: Heterocyclic-substituted tricyclics of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the treatment of obesity using sterol or 5&agr;-stanol absorption inhibitors and compositions and therapeutic combinations including sterol or 5&agr;-stanol absorption inhibitors and at least one obesity control medication.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, therapeutic combinations and methods including: (a) at least one sterol absorption inhibitor and (b) at least one cardiovascular agent different from the sterol absorption inhibitor, which can be useful for treating vascular conditions, obesity, diabetes and lowering plasma levels of sterols.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, therapeutic combinations and methods including: (a) at least one sterol absorption inhibitor; and (b) at least one blood modifier, which can be useful for treating vascular conditions and lowering plasma levels of sterols.