Abstract: The present invention provides novel thiadiazole derivatives represented by formula I: ##STR1## or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof wherein the compounds of the present invention inhibit various enzymes from the matrix metalloproteinase family, predominantly stromelysins, and hence are useful for the treatment of matrix metallo endoproteinase diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, osteopenias such as osteoporosis, tumor metastasis (invasion and growth), periodontitis, gingivitis, corneal ulceration, dermal ulceration, gastric ulceration, and other diseases related to connective tissue degradation.

Abstract: Imidazo[1,5-a]quinolines of formula (I) which are useful pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of anxiety, sleep disorders, panic states, convulsions and muscle disorders.

Abstract: The pharmaceutically active bicyclic heterocyclic amines (XXX) ##STR1## where W.sub.1 is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd.; W.sub.3 is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd.; W.sub.5 is --N.dbd. or --CR.sub.5 -- with the proviso that W.sub.5 is --CR.sub.5 -- when both W.sub.1 and W.sub.3 are --N.dbd. which are useful as pharmaceuticals in treating mild and/or moderate to severe head injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage and subsequent ischemic stroke, asthma and reduction of mucous formation/secretion in the lung and other diseases and injuries.