Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful as efficacious drugs in the treatment of sickle cell disease and diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation, and in particular inflammatory diseases associated with unwanted cellular proliferation. The active compounds are substituted triaryl methane compounds or analogues thereof where one or more of the aryl groups is replaced with a heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group and/or the tertiary carbon atom is replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P. the compounds inhibit mammalian cell proliferation, inhibit the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 4-(Thio- or Selenoxanthene-9-ylidene)-piperidine or acridine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, use of these compounds as a medicament and for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of a disease state which can be alleviated by treatment with a 5-HT2B antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 4-(Thio- or Selenoxanthene-9-ylidene)-piperidine or acridine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, use of these compounds as a medicament and for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of a disease state which can be alleviated by treatment with a 5-HT2B antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 4-(Thio- or Selenoxanthene-9-ylidene)-piperidine or acridine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, use of these compounds as a medicament and for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of a disease state which can be alleviated by treatment with a 5-HT2B antagonist.

Abstract: Provided are analogs of methylphenidate (“MPH”) that are useful for the treatment of drug addiction, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and depression. The MPH analogs are extended duration compounds that bind to the dopamine transporter and the reuptake of dopamine in the afflicted individual's brain. Because of the extended duration of the MPH analogs, administration of the compounds is only required on a once or twice daily schedule.

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful as efficacious drugs in the treatment of sickle cell disease and diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation, and in particular inflammatory diseases associated with unwanted cellular proliferation. The active compounds are substituted triaryl methane compounds or analogues thereof where one or more of the aryl groups is replaced with a heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group and/or the tertiary carbon atom is replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P. the compounds inhibit mammalian cell proliferation, inhibit the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 4-(Thio- or Selenoxanthene-9-ylidene)-piperidine or acridine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, use of these compounds as a medicament and for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of a disease state which can be alleviated by treatment with a 5-HT2B antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention provides substituted 11-phenyl-dibenzazepine compounds which are specific, potent and safe inhibitors of the Ca2+-activated potassium channel (Gardos channel) of erythrocytes. The compounds can be used as efficacious drugs in the treatment of sickle cell disease and diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation, and in particular inflammatory diseases associated with unwanted cellular proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-methyl-4-(3-ethoxy-9H-thioxanthene-9-ylidene)-piperidine and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, use of 1-methyl-4-(3-ethoxy-9H-thioxanthene-9-ylidene)-piperidine as a medicament and for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of a disease state which is alleviable by treatment with a 5-HT2B or H1 o or 5-HT2B/H1 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful as efficacious drugs in the treatment of sickle cell disease and diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation, and in particular inflammatory diseases associated with unwanted cellular proliferation. The active compounds are substituted triaryl methane compounds or analogues thereof where one or more of the aryl groups is replaced with a heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group and/or the tertiary carbon atom is replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P. the compounds inhibit mammalian cell proliferation, inhibit the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful as efficacious drugs in the treatment of sickle cell disease and diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation, and in particular inflammatory diseases associated with unwanted cellular proliferation. The active compounds are substituted triaryl methane compounds or analogues thereof where one or more of the aryl groups is replaced with a heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group and/or the tertiary carbon atom is replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P, the compounds inhibit mammalian cell proliferation, inhibit the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, and method of use, of an actahydrobenzo[f]quinoline-based compound represented by the following structural formula: In this formula, R1 is —OH or —OCH3 and R2 is —H, —OH or —OCH3. In addition, R3 is a C1 to C2 saturated or unsaturated, alkyl group. Furthermore, R4 is an aryl group, wherein examples of suitable aryl groups, as defined herein, include phenyl and thienyl groups. The method of this invention relates to the use of the claimed composition to treat psychotic disorders, to treat Parkinson's disease, or to sedate a mammal by administering an effective amount of a claimed composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful as efficacious drugs in the treatment of sickle cell disease and diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation. The active compounds are substituted triaryl methane compounds or analogues thereof where one or more of the aryl groups is replaced with a heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl group and/or the tertiary carbon atom is replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P. The compounds inhibit mammalian cell proliferation, inhibit the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating an individual who abuses cocaine by administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of an N,N-dialkyl 3-phenyl-1-indanamine or a mixture of N,N-dialkyl 3-phenyl-1-indanamines. Also disclosed is a method of treating an individual with Parkinson's disease or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of an N,N-dialkyl 3-phenyl-1-indanamine or a mixture of N,N-dialkyl 3-phenyl-1-indanamines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, and method of use, of an octahydrobenzo?f!quinoline-based compound represented by structural formula (I). In this formula, R.sup.1 is --OH or --OCH.sub.3 and R.sup.2 is --H, --OH or --OCH.sub.3. In addition, R.sup.3 is a C1 to C2 saturated or unsaturated, alkyl group. Furthermore, R.sup.4 is an aryl group, wherein examples of suitable aryl groups, as defined herein, include phenyl and thienyl groups. The method of this invention relates to the use of the claimed compositions to treat psychotic disorders, to treat Parkinson's disease, or to sedate a mammal by administering an effective amount of a claimed composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds which are dopamine reuptake blockers for treating cocaine abuse. The compounds are represented by the following structural formula: ##STR1## R2 is n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl. Phenyl Ring B is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents.