Abstract: A method and preparation for the stimulation of tear secretion in a subject in need of such treatment is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the ocular surfaces of the subject a purinergic receptor agonist such as uridine 5'-triphosphate ?UTP!, dinucleotides, cytidine 5'-triphosphate ?CTP!, adenosine 5'-triphosphate ?ATP!, or their therapeutically useful analogs and derivatives, in an amount effective to stimulate tear fluid secretion. Pharmaceutical formulations and methods of making the same are also disclosed. Methods of administering the same would include: topical administration via a liquid, gel, cream, or as part of a contact lens or selective release membrane; or systemic administration via nasal drops or spray, inhalation by nebulizer or other device, oral form (liquid or pill), injectable, intra-operative instillation or suppository form.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses structures of the formula ##STR1## wherein: X is oxygen, methylene, or difluoromethylene;n=0 or 1;m=0 or 1;n+m=0, 1 or 2; andB and B' are each independently a purine residue or a pyrimidine residue linked through the 9- or 1-position, respectively, provided that compounds disclosed in Table I are excluded. In the instance where B and B' are uracil, attached at the N-1 position to the ribosyl moiety, then the total of m+n may equal 3 or 4 when X is oxygen.The compounds of the present invention are highly selective agonists of the P2Y.sub.2 purinergic receptor, thus, they are useful in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as chronic bronchitis, PCD, cystic fibrosis, as well as prevention of pneumonia due to immobility. Furthermore, because of their general ability to clear retained mucus secretions and stimulate ciliary beat frequency, the compounds of the present invention are also useful in the treatment of sinusitis and otitis media.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain 6-substituted 2',3'-dideoxypurine nucleosides and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof and their use in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations and processes for the production of the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3'-azido purine nucleosides and their use in medical therapy, particularly for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus infections, to methods for their preparation and to compositions containing them.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof. Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose. Additionally, there is disclosed the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma with 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine (AZT) and the synergistic activity in the treatment of humans infected with HTLV-III of AZT and interferon as well as AZT and acyclovir.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain 6-substituted 2',3'-dideoxypurine nucleosides and derivatives thereof. The compounds are useful as antivirals.

Abstract: Several novel 3-azido-2,3-dideoxy-.beta.-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl derivatives of substituted pyrimidinones having antiretroviral, especially anti-AIDS, activity are described.

Abstract: A compound 1-(3-azido-2,3-dideoxy-.beta.-D-erythro-pentofuranoxyl)-5-methyl-2(1H)-pyr imidinone and its use in a method of generating (forming, providing) 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine (zidovudine sometimes referred to as AZT) in the body of an animal (a mammal such as human) by systemically administering 1-(3-azido-2,3-dideoxy-.beta.-D-erythro-pentofuranosyl)-5-methyl-2(1H)-pyr iminone to said animal (mammal such as a human) is disclosed. AZT is approved and used for treating HIV infections, e.g., AIDS and ARC in humans and also has activity against gram-negative bacteria in animals.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic process for the manufacture of zidovudine from the starting material D-xylose involving:(i) Conversion of D-xylose to a 1-(.beta.-D-xylofuranosyl)thymine derivative;(ii) 2'-Deoxygenation of the thymine derivative; and(iii) 3'-Azidation of the 2'-deoxy compound.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatments of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-dexoythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatment of AIDS or humans carrying or infected with the AIDS virus or having antibodies to the AIDS virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5.dbd.-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: Treatment of cats carrying or infected with the Feline Leukemia virus or having antibodies to the Feline leukemia virus is disclosed using the compound 3'-azido''-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof.Also disclosed is the use of the 5'-mono-, di- and triphosphate of 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable basic salt thereof for the same purpose.

Abstract: This invention discloses a group of compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, COOR.sup.4 (R.sup.4 is H or C.sub.1-4 alkyl) or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.2, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and can be hydrogen, hydroxy, OCOR.sup.7 (wherein R.sup.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted) or halo; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, COR.sup.4, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl or alkenyl; R.sup.2 may also be a phosphate group and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have been found to have analgesic activity. In addition, these compounds have antiinflammatory, antipyretic, antihypertensive and vasodilatory activity in varying degrees. Some of these compounds also have antiprotozoal and antiviral properties.