Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of SCD-1 inhibitors of the formula (I): where x, y, V, W, G, J, L, M, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein, in combination with other drug therapies to treat adverse weight gain.

Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I) where x, y, J, K, W, V, R3, R4, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to heterocyclic compounds that are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I) where y, G, K, L, M, W, V, R2, R3, R4, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): Formula (I) where x, y, G, J, L, M, V, W, R2, R3, R4, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, and R8a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to oxindole compounds that are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to heterocyclic compounds that are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to spiroheterocyclic compounds of formula (I) wherein k, j, p, Q, R1, R3a, R3b, R3c, and R3d are as defined herein, as a stereoisomer, enantiomer, tautomer thereof or mixtures thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, that are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of sodium channel-mediated diseases or conditions, such as pain. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (1): wherein: W is —O—, —N(R1)—, C(O), S(O)t ; (where t is 0, 1 or 2), N(R1)S(O)2, S(O)2N(R1) , C(O)N(R1) or N(R1)C(O)N(R1); and V is C(O), C(S), C(O)N(R1)—, C(O)O—, S(O)2—, S(O)2N(R1)— or C(R1)H; and x, y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, R9, R9a, R10 and R10a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.