Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by general formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W is O, S(O)m, CH2 and the like; R1 is halogen, lower alkyl, halo-lower alkyl, CN and the like; R3 is hydrogen and the like; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, halo-lower alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkanoyl, aroyl, —CONR7(R8), —S(O)mR9, —SO2NR7(R8) and the like; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl and the like; A is —N(R6)CO—A1—COR10 and the like; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their uses, which have a high affinity to human thyroid hormone receptors, in particular human thyroid hormone receptor ?.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by general formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W is O, S(O)m, CH2 and the like; R1 is halogen, lower alkyl, halo-lower alkyl, CN and the like; R3 is hydrogen and the like; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, halo-lower alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, alkanoyl, aroyl, —CONR7(R8), —S(O)mR9, —SO2NR7(R8) and the like; R5 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl and the like; A is —N(R6)CO-A1-COR10 and the like; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their uses, which have a high affinity to human thyroid hormone receptors, in particular human thyroid hormone receptor ?.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition excellent for treatment or prevention of a glaucoma or an ocular hypertension, which inhibits the development of drug resistance, and which can be administered for a longer period of time is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to indole derivatives represented by the general formula: (wherein R represents an ethyl group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group; Y represents a hydroxy group or a pivaloyloxy group; and the carbon atom marked with (R) represents a carbon atom in (R) configuration) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have potent and prolonged reducing effects on intraocular pressure and are useful as agents for lowering intraocular pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for the prevention or treatment of diseases associated with excessive proliferation of retinal pigment epithelial cells such as proliferative vitreoretinopathy comprising as the active ingredient N-(3,4-dimethoxycinnamoyl)anthranilic acid represented by the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has an inhibitory activity on proliferation of retinal pigment epithelial cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3,4-disubstituted phenylethanolaminotetralincarboxylic acid derivatives represented by the general formula: ##STR1## [wherein Q represents a vinylene group or a group represented by the general formula:-A-(CH.sub.2).sub.m --(wherein A represents an oxygen atom or a methylene group; and m is an integer of from 1 to 6); R represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; n is an integer of 1 or 2; the carbon atom marked with * represents a carbon atom in R configuration, S configuration or a mixture thereof; and the carbon atom marked with (S) represents a carbon atom in S configuration] and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have a selective .beta..sub.2 -adrenergic receptor stimulating effect with relieved burdens on the heart such as tachycardia and are useful as an agent for the prevention of threatened abortion and premature labor, a bronchodilator and an agent for pain remission and promoting stone removal in urolithiasis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3,4-disubstituted phenylethanolaminotetralincarboxamide derivatives represented by the general formula: ##STR1## (wherein A represents a lower alkylene group; B represents an amino group, a di(lower alkyl)amino group or a 3 to 7-membered alicyclic amino group which may contain an oxygen atom in the ring; n is an integer of 1 or 2; the carbon atom marked with * represents a carbon atom in R configuration, S configuration or a mixture thereof; and the carbon atom marked with (S) represents a carbon atom in S configuration) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which have a selective .beta..sub.2 -adrenergic receptor stimulating effect with relieved burdens on the heart such as tachycardia and are useful as an agent for the prevention of threatened abortion and premature labor, a bronchodilator and an agent for pain remission and stone removal in urolithiasis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phenylethanolaminotetralincarboxamide derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## (wherein A represents a lower alkylene group; B represents an amino group, a di(lower alkyl)amino group or a 3 to 7-membered alicyclic amino group which may contain an oxygen atom in the ring; the carbon atom marked with * represents a carbon atom in (R) configuration, (S) configuration or a mixture thereof; and the carbon atom marked with (S) represents a carbon atom in (S) configuration) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which have a selective .beta..sub.2 -adrenergic receptor stimulating effect with relieved burdens on the heart such as tachycardia and are useful as an agent for the prevention of threatened abortion and premature labor, a bronchodilator, and an agent for pain remission and promoting stone removal in urolithiasis.

Abstract: Indoline compounds represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acyl group which may have one or more halogen atoms, a hydroxy group, a lower alkoxy group, a carboxy group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a cycloalkyl group or an aryl group as substituents; a hydroxyalkyl group; an aliphatic acyloxyalkyl group; a lower alkyl group having a lower alkoxy group, a carboxy group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryl substituted lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a carbamoyl group, a mono- or dialkyl substituted carbamoyl group or a cyano group as substituents; an aromatic acyl group which may have one or more halogen atoms as substituents; a furoyl group or a pyridylcarbonyl group; R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of naphthylsulfonylalkanoic acid compounds such as a structure corrresponding to the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A present invention naphthylsulfonylalkanoic acid compound is useful for prevention or treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, biliary dyskinesia and acute pancreatitis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of phenylsulfonylalkanoic acid compounds such as a structure corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A present invention phenylsulfonylalkanoic acid compound is useful for prevention or treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, biliary dyskinesia and acute pancreatitis.

Abstract: This invention provides novel isatin compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents. The invention isatin compounds and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof exhibit anti-ulcer activities which are applicable for propylaxis and treatment of ulcer diseases in the digestive tract of animals.