Abstract: O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)-nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof (BGP-15) can be used for the prevention or reduction of weight gain or obesity in a patient treated with an antipsychotic drug or an antidepressant drug or an antiepileptic drug.

Abstract: O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)-nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof (BGP-15) can be used for the prevention or reduction of weight gain or obesity in a patient treated with an antipsychotic drug or an antidepressant drug or an antiepileptic drug.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating gastrointestinal motility disorders in a subject in need thereof which includes: administering a therapeutically effective amount of O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl) nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof, wherein the gastrointestinal motility disorders include reflux esophagitis, type II biliary and pancreatic sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, type III biliary and pancreatic sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, postcholecystectomy syndrome, non-ulcerative colitis or fecal incontinences.

Abstract: O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)-nicotinic amidoxime (BGP-15) or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof can be used for the prevention or reduction of weight gain or the reduction of the rate of body weight gain.

Abstract: O-(3-Piperidino-2-hydroxy-1-propyl)-nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof is administered to patients suffering from overweight or obesity and treated with a cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonist such as rimonabant to reduce overweight or obesity and, preferably, reduce one or more unfavourable psychiatric side effects of the cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: An extract of a part of a Solidago species, wherein said part has grown above the earth, or the solid residue remaining after the removal of the solvent content of the extract as the active ingredient is used for the regeneration of the organism of a mammal after long-lasting immobilization, anorexia, states following a disease or accompanied by weight loss as well as for muscle development or muscle growth during muscle developing training, treatment of muscular strain and adaptation to high-altitude as well as for the prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and/or motility disorders of the gastrointestinal system.

Abstract: The invention refers to the use of O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition that restores and/or enhances the activity of the neuronal nitric oxide synthase enzyme.

Abstract: The invention refers to the use of an extract of a part of a Solidago species, wherein said part has grown above the earth, or the solid residue remaining after the removal of the solvent content of the extract as the active agent for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition suitable for the treatment of diabetic periodontitis.

Abstract: The invention refers to the use of O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition increasing the mitochondrial genesis.

Abstract: O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)-nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof (BGP-15) can be used for the prevention or reduction of weight gain or the reduction of the rate of body weight.

Abstract: O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)-nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof (BGP-15) can be used for the prevention or reduction of weight gain or obesity in a patient treated with an antipsychotic drug or an antidepressant drug or an antiepileptic drug.

Abstract: The invention refers to the use of O-(3-piperidino-2-hydroxypropyl)nicotinic amidoxime or a pharmaceutically suitable acid addition salt thereof for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition that restores and/or enhances the activity of the neuronal nitric oxide synthase enzyme.

Abstract: A novel 1,1,2-triphenylpropene derivative, namely: ##STR1## acts on the endocrine system of rats. It exerts oestrogenic or antioestrogenic effects of varying strength in rats, and furthermore inhibits the growth of the mammary tumor induced by 7,12-dimethyl-benz(a)anthracene in rats.