Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[&ohgr;-(3-substituted phenyl-4-isoxazolecarbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines, their N-oxides, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions. The compounds may be administered alone or in combination with an anticholinergic compound.

Abstract: Described are novel N-acylated heterocycle derivatives having affinity for serotonergic receptors. These compounds and their enantiomers, diastercoisomers, N-oxides, polymorphs, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of patients with neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and diseases related to 5-HT1A receptor.

Abstract: Described are compositions comprising a muscarinic receptor antagonist and an N-acylated heterocycle derivative having affinity for serotonergic receptors, and enantiomers, diastereoisomers, N-oxides, polymorphs, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The combination of a muscarinic receptor antagonist and an N-acylated heterocycle, or an enantiomer, diastereoisomer, N-oxide, polymorph, solvate or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is useful in the treatment of patients with neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract and diseases related to 5-HT1A receptors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 1-(N-phenylaminoalkyl)piperazine derivatives substituted at the position 2 of the phenyl ring. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention also are contemplated. The compounds of the present invention also are contemplated for use in treating neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: 1

Abstract: Described are derivatives with an adrenergic antagonistic activity and, in particular, high selectivity for &agr;1a- and &agr;1d-adrenergic receptors compared to &agr;1b-receptors. This selectivity profile suggests the use of these derivatives in the treatment of symptoms of the lower urinary tract, including those associated to benign prostatic hyperplasia, without the side effects associated with hypotensive activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[&ohgr;-(5-substituted-7-oxo-7H-thieno[3,2-b]pyran-3-carbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines their N-oxides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neutogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions. The compounds may be administered alone or in combination with an anticholinergic compound.

Abstract: Described is the use in the treatment of either male or female sexual dysfunction of selective antagonists of the &agr;1B-adrenergic receptor and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them as compounds capable of helping the sexual act avoiding at the same time excessive side effects due to acute hypotension.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[(&ohgr;-(3-substituted phenyl-4-isoxazolecarbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines, their N-oxides, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions. The compounds may be administered alone or in combination with an anticholinergic compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzopyran derivatives of formula I, their N-oxides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 1-(N-phenylaminoalkyl)piperazine derivatives substituted at the position 2 of the phenyl ring. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention also are contemplated. The compounds of the present invention also are contemplated for use in treating neuromuscular dysfunction of the lower urinary tract in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[&ohgr;-(5-substituted-7-oxo-7H-thieno[3,2-b]pyran-3-carbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines their N-oxides and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD). The compounds are also useful in the treatment of excessive intraocular pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, erectile dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and for inhibiting cholesterol synthesis or reducing sympathetically mediated pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-(substituted phenyl)-N′-[&ohgr;-(3-substituted phenyl-4-isoxazolecarbonylamino)alkyl]piperazines, their N-oxides, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are endowed with enhanced selectivity for alpha1-adrenergic receptors and a low activity in lowering blood pressure. The compounds are useful in the treatment of obstructive syndromes of the lower urinary tract, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), and other conditions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein R is an aryl, cycloalkyl or polyhaloalkyl group, R1 is chosen from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, polyfluoroalkoxy, hydroxy and trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy; each of R2 and R3 independently is chosen from the group consisting of a hydrogen, halogen, alkoxy and polyfluoroalkoxy group, and n is 0, 1 or 2. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula I or a N-oxide or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of such a compound in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to methods for selectively preventing contractions of the urethra and lower urinary tract, without substantially affecting blood pressure, by administering one or more selected compounds of Formula I to a mammal (including a human) in need of such treatment in an amount or amounts effective for the particular use.

Abstract: Described is the use in the treatment of either male or female sexual dysfunction of selective antagonists of the &agr;1B-adrenergic receptor and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them as compounds capable of helping the sexual act avoiding at the same time excessive side effects due to acute hypotension.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders of the lower urinary tract. The novel compounds are 1,4-disubstituted piperazine derivatives. The methods comprise the administration of the novel compounds of the invention, and other compounds that bind to 5HT1A receptors, for treating disorders of the lower urinary tract.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders of the lower urinary tract. The novel compounds are aniline derivatives substituted at position 2 of the aniline ring. The methods comprise the administration of the novel compounds of the invention, and other compounds that bind to 5HT.sub.1A receptors, for treating disorders of the lower urinary tract.

Abstract: The subject invention provides anhydrous 1,4-dihydropyridines and salts thereof, and a method for preparing them. The 1,4-dihydropyridines have Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: Ph is phenyl,Ar is: 2-nitrophenyl, 3-nitrophenyl, 2,3-dichlorophenyl or benzofurazan-4-yl,A is a branched chain alkylene radical having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms,R is a straight or branched chain alkyl radical having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, optionally mono-substituted by an alkoxy substituent having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen, or methyl.

Abstract: New qunazolinyl-amino derivatives useful as .alpha..sub.1 -adrenoreceptor blockers are described. These compounds can be used as therapeutic agents for treating afflictions and diseases related to hyperactivity of the .alpha.-adrenergic system, such as, for example, arterial hypertension, prostate benign hyperplasia, high intraocular pressure and hpercholesterolemia. Processes for the preparation of the above said compounds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides S-enantiomers of 1,4-dihydropyridines useful for the treatment of heart failure, preparation of compositions thereof and a method for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure comprising administration of these compounds.