Abstract: The present invention is a method for treating uterine fibroid disease using a compound of formula I wherein R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl), or —OSO2(C4-C6 alkyl); R2 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl) or —OSO2(C4-C6 alkyl); n is 2 or 3; and R3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel, reduced benzothiophenes of formula I wherein R is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —O—CO—(C1-C6 alkyl), —O—CO—Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, or —O—SO2—(C4-C6 alkyl); R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —O—CO—(C1-C6 alkyl), —O—CO—Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, —O—SO2—(C4-C6 alkyl) chloro or bromo; n is 2 or 3; and R2 and R3 each are independently C1-C4 alkyl, or combine to form 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidino, methyl-1-pyrrolidino, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidino, 4-morpholino or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Further provided are methods for alleviating the symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome, and inhibiting endometriosis, uterine fibrosis, and aortal smooth muscle cell proliferation.

Abstract: The current invention provides methods and pharmaceutical formulations that are useful for inhibiting the loss of bone. These methods and formulations can be used without the associated adverse effects of estrogen therapy, and thus serve as an effective and acceptable treatment for osteoporosis.

Abstract: The invention is a process for preparing a compound of formula Ia comprising reducing the compound of formula IIId wherein R3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethylamino, diethylamino or 1-hexamethyleneimino, R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, and n are as defined in the specification, with a reducing agent in the presence of a solvent, heating to reflux.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I wherein R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl) , —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl), or —OSO2 (C4-C6 alkyl); R2 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1-C6 alkyl) or —OSO2 (C4-C6 alkyl); n is 2 or 3; and R3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compounds of formula I are useful in treating osteoporosis, cardiovascular related pathological conditions, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compound of the formula: wherein Ra is —OH or —O—(C1-C4 alkyl); R1a is —OH or —O—(C1-C4 alkyl); n is 2 or 3; R2 and R3 are each independently: —C1-C4 alkyl, or combine to form 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl substituted with one or two methyl groups, 4-morpholino or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides method of treating endometriosis using novel benzothiophene compounds of formula I wherein R is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl), —O—CO—(C1-C6 alkyl), —O—CO—Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, or —O—SO2—(C4-C6 alkyl); R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1-C4 alkyl),, —O—CO—(C1-C6 alkyl), —O—CO—Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, —O—SO2—(C4-C6 alkyl) chloro or bromo; R2 is —H or —OH; n is 2 or 3; and R3 and R4 each are independently C1-C4 alkyl, or combine to form 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for inhibiting bone loss comprising administering to a human in need thereof a first compound selected from 1) triarylethylenes; 2) 2,3-diaryl-2H-1-benzopyrans, 3) 1-aminoalkyl-2-phenylindoles; 4) 2-phenyl-3-aroylbenzothiophenes, 5) 1-substituted-2-aryl-dihydronaphthalenes; or 6) benzofurans, and a second compound being a bisphosphonate: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. Also encompassed by the invention are combination pharmaceutical formulations and salts.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting ulcerative mucositis comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula wherein R1 and R3 are independently hydrogen, wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonate and carbamate derivatives of 3-aroylbenzo[b]thiophenes, pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds and methods of using such compounds for inhibiting the loss of bone, lowering serum cholesterol levels and therapeutically treating hormone dependent mammalian breast and uterine carcinoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonate and carbamate derivatives of 3-aroylbenzo?b!thiophenes, pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds and methods of using such compounds for inhibiting the loss of bone, lowering serum cholesterol levels and therapeutically treating hormone dependent mammalian breast and uterine carcinoma.

Abstract: This invention discloses methods of using certain aryl-benzo?b!thiophene and benzo?b!furan compounds to block or inhibit cannabinoid receptors in mammals. It also discloses novel compounds which are antagonists of the cannabinoid receptors and also discloses pharmaceutical formulations which contain the compounds as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting endometriosis comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## Wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting acne or seborrhea comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solrate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting hirsutism or alopecia in women comprising administering to a female human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting imperfect tissue repair or a physiological condition due at least in part thereto comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a new method for treating osteoporosis comprising administering:1) a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R and R.sup.1, independently, are hydrogen, hydoxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 acyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -acyloxy, R.sup.2 -substituted aryloxy, R.sup.2 -substituted aroyloxy, R.sup.3 -substituted carbonyloxy or halo;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, hydrogen or halo; andR.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy or aryloxy;n is 2, 3 or 4; andp is 4, 5 or 6;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; together with2) a progestin selected from medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone or norethynodrel, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; in amounts such that the combination retains or increases bone density.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, a hydroxy protecting group, or methyl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a heterocycle selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneimino, morpholino, and piperidino;Z is bromo, chloro, fluoro, hydroxy, a protected hydroxy, or hydrogen; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of formula I, optionally containing estrogen or progestin, and the use of such compounds alone, or in combination with estrogen or progestin, for alleviating the symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome, particularly osteoporosis, cardiovascular related pathological conditions, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

Abstract: The current invention provides a method useful for inhibiting the loss of bone using 6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-benzo(B)-thien-3-yl-4[2-piperidin-1-ethoxyphenol]methanone hydrochloride.

Abstract: The current invention provides methods and pharmaceutical formulations that are useful for inhibiting the loss of bone. These methods and formulations can be used without the associated adverse effects of estrogen therapy, and thus serve as an effective and acceptable treatment for osteoporosis.