Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), which are activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes, are provided. Methods and uses of these compounds for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), which are activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes, are provided. Methods and uses of these compounds for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), which are activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes, are provided. Methods and uses of these compounds for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), which are activators of long form cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) enzymes, are provided. Methods and uses of these compounds for the treatment or prevention of disorders requiring a reduction of second messenger responses mediated by cyclic 3?,5?-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic derivative of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of disorders mediated by glutamate dysfunction, such as schizophrenia and generalised anxiety disorder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic derivative of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of disorders mediated by glutamate dysfunction, such as schizophrenia and generalised anxiety disorder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (pyrido/thieno)-[f]-oxazepine-5-one derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently H or (C1-4)alkyl; Ar represents a fused thiophene or pyridine ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, (C1-4)alkyloxy(C1-4)alkyl, CF3, halogen, nitro, cyano, NR4R5, NR4COR6, and CONR4R5; R4 and R5 are independently H or (C1-4)-alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O, S or NR6; R6 is (C1-4)alkyl; A represents the residue of a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing an oxygen atom, the ring being optionally substituted with 1-3 substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)-alkyloxy, hydroxy, halogen and oxo; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to tricyclic 1-[(indol-3-yl)carbonyl]piperazine derivative having the general Formula (I) wherein X is CH2, O or S; R represents 1-3 substituents independently selected from H, (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy and halogen; R1 is (C5-8)cycloalkyl; R2 is H or (C1-4)alkyl; R3, R3?, R4? R4?, R5, R5? and R6? are independently hydrogen or (C1-4)-alkyl, optionally substituted with (C1-4)alkyloxy, OH or halogen; R6 is hydrogen or (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted with (C1-4)alkyloxy, OH or halogen; or R6 forms together with R7 a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O and S; R7 forms together with R6 a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O and S; or R7 is H, (C1-4)alkyl or (C3-5)cycloalkyl, the alkyl groups being optionally substituted with OH, halogen or (C1-4)alkyloxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are indole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each of the substitutents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the indole derivatives and use of the derivatives for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are indole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each of the substitutents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the indole derivatives and use of the derivatives for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to indole derivative having the general Formula I wherein A represents a 5-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring, wherein X1, X2 and X3 are independently selected from N, O, S and CH; Y represents CH2, O, S or SO2; R1 is H, (C1-4)-alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, CN or halogen; R2, R2?, R3, R3?, R4, R4?, R5 and R5? are independently hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl (optionally substituted with OH) or CO—OR8; or one pair of geminal substituents R3 and R3? or R5 and R5? together represent a keto group, and the others are all hydrogen or (C1-4)alkyl; or R2 and R5 together represent a methylene or an ethylene bridge, and R2?, R3, R3?, R4, R4? and R5? are hydrogen; n is 1 or 2; R6 is H, (C1-4)alkyl (optionally substituted with OH, (C1-4)alkyloxy, CO—NR9R10, CO—OR11 or 1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl), SO2NR12R13 or COOR14; R7 is H or halogen; R8 is (C1-4)alkyl; R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl or (C3-7)cycloalkyl, the alkyl groups being optionally substituted with OH or (C1-4)alkyloxy; R11 is H or (C1-4)

Abstract: The present invention relates to (pyrido/thieno)-[f]-oxazepine-5-one derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently H or (C1-4)alkyl; Ar represents a fused thiophene or pyridine ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, (C1-4)alkyloxy(C1-4)alkyl, CF3, halogen, nitro, cyano, NR4R5, NR4COR6, and CONR4R5; R4 and R5 are independently H or (C1-4-)alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O, S or NR6; R6 is (C1-4)alkyl; A represents the residue of a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing an oxygen atom, the ring being optionally substituted with 1-3 substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, hydroxy, halogen and oxo; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (pyrido/thieno)-[f]-oxazepine-5-one derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently H or (C1-4)alkyl; Ar represents a fused thiophene or pyridine ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, (C1-4)alkyloxy(C1-4)alkyl, CF3, halogen, nitro, cyano, NR4R5, NR4COR6, and CONR4R5; R4 and R5 are independently H or (C1-4)-alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O, S or NR6; R6 is (C1-4)alkyl; A represents the residue of a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing an oxygen atom, the ring being optionally substituted with 1-3 substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)-alkyloxy, hydroxy, halogen and oxo; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising an analgesic combination for simultaneous or sequential use which comprises a peripherally restricted cannabinoid CB1 receptor agonist having a brain Cmax to plasma Cmax ratio of less than 0.1 and an opioid receptor agonist, as well as to a method for treating pain using said pharmaceutical dosage form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (pyrido/thieno)-[f]-oxazepine-5-one derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently H or (C1-4)alkyl; Ar represents a fused thiophene or pyridine ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, (C1-4)alkyloxy(C1-4)alkyl, CF3, halogen, nitro, cyano, NR4R5, NR4COR6, and CONR4R5; R4 and R5 are independently H or (C1-4-)alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O, S or NR6; R6 is (C1-4)alkyl; A represents the residue of a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing an oxygen atom, the ring being optionally substituted with 1-3 substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, hydroxy, halogen and oxo; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to indole derivative having the general Formula I wherein A represents a 5-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring, wherein X1, X2 and X3 are independently selected from N, O, S and CH; Y represents CH2, O, S or SO2; R1 is H, (C1-4)-alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, CN or halogen; R2, R2?, R3, R3?, R4, R4?, R5 and R5? are independently hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl (optionally substituted with OH) or CO—OR8; or one pair of geminal substituents R3 and R3? or R5 and R5? together represent a keto group, and the others are all hydrogen or (C1-4)alkyl; or R2 and R5 together represent a methylene or an ethylene bridge, and R2?, R3, R3?, R4, R4? and R5? are hydrogen; n is 1 or 2; R6 is H, (C1-4)alkyl (optionally substituted with OH(C1-4)alkyloxy, CO—NR9R10, CO—OR11 or 1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl), SO2NR12R13 or COOR14; R7 is H or halogen; R8 is (C1-4)alkyl; R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl or (C3-7)cycloalkyl, the alkyl groups being optionally substituted with OH or (C1-4)alkyloxy; R11 is H or (C1-4)al

Abstract: The present invention relates to (pyrido/thieno)-[f]-oxazepine-5-one derivatives having the general Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and to the use of these (pyrido/thieno)-[f]-oxazepine-5-one derivatives in the treatment of neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders which are responsive to enhancement of synaptic responses mediated by AMPA receptors in the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-[(indol-3-yl)carbonyl]piperazine derivative according to the general formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said 1-[(indol-3-yl)carbonyl]piperazine derivatives, and to the use of these derivatives in the treatment of pain, such as peri-operative pain, chronic pain neuropathic pain, cancer pain, and pain and spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are indole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each of the substitutents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the indole derivatives and use of the derivatives for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to tricyclic 1-[(in-dol-3-yl)carbonyl]piperazine derivative having the general Formula (I) wherein X is CH2, O or S; R represents 1-3 substituents independently selected from H, (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy and halogen; R1 is (C5-8)cycloalkyl; R2 is H or (C1-4)alkyl; R3, R3?, R4?, R4?, R5, R5? and R6? are independently hydrogen or (C1-4)-alkyl, optionally substituted with (C1-4)alkyloxy, OH or halogen; R6 is hydrogen or (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted with (C1-4)alkyloxy, OH or halogen; or R6 forms together with R7a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O and S; R7 forms together with R6 a 4-7 membered saturated heterocydic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O and S; or R7 is H, (C1-4)alkyl or (C3-5)cycloalkyl, the alkyl groups being optionally substituted with OH, halogen or (C1-4)alkyloxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.