Abstract: The invention relates to new 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropane carboxamide derivative compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and uses thereof for treating psychotic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy and pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds for the preparation of a medicament for treating neuropathic pain, migraine, psychiatric disorder and/or neuronal degeneration. The invention additionally relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising compounds for treating neuropathic pain, migraine, psychiatric disorder and/or neuronal degeneration. A method for treating neuropathic pain, migraine, psychiatric disorder and/or neuronal degeneration is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to racemic propylisopropyl acetic acid and propylisopropyl acetamide and their isomers in their racemic and stereospecific forms, for use in treatment of neurological and psychotic disorders, and affective disorders and to treat pain, headaches and migraines. The isomers are of the compound formula I R1 is a methyl or ethyl group; R2 is H, methyl or an ethyl group; R3 is ethyl or a propyl group; and R4 is a hydroxyl or amide group, and the total number of carbon atoms in said compound is 8, provided that when R1 is a methyl group and R4 is an amide group, R2 and R3 are not ethyl, further provided that when R1 is an ethyl and R4 a hydroxyl group, only stereoisomers of the compound are referred to. The present invention further relates to a method for the stereoselective synthesis of the 2R stereoisomer of PID and PIA.

Abstract: New derivatives of N-Hydroxyalkyl-tetramethylcyclopropane carboxamide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for their preparation, and use thereof for the treatment of epilepsy, neurological, affective and psychotic disorders and for the treatment of pain and migraine.

Abstract: The invention relates to derivatives of valproyltaurinamide of formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, a C1-C6-alkyl group, an arylalkyl group or an aryl group. The derivatives are especially useful for the treatment of epilepsy, affective illness, cognitive disorders, neurodegenerative disease, neuropathic pain syndrome, migraine, stroke, brain ischemia, or head trauma injury.

Abstract: New derivatives of N-Hydroxyalkyl-tetramethylcyclopropane carboxamide, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for their preparation, and use thereof for the treatment of epilepsy, neurological, affective and psychotic disorders and for the treatment of pain and migraine.

Abstract: The invention relates to derivatives of valproyltaurinamide of formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, a C1-C6-alkyl group, an arylalkyl group or an aryl group. The derivatives are especially useful for the treatment of epilepsy, affective illness, cognitive disorders, neurodegenerative disease, neuropathic pain syndrome, migraine, stroke, brain ischemia, or head trauma injury.

Abstract: A method for the treatment or prevention of pain and/or a headache disorder using a derivative of a valproic acid amide or a 2-valproenic acid amide, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising these derivatives or compounds.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder using derivatives of valproic acid and 2-valproenic acid amides having the following structures: 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to racemic propylisopropyl acetic acid and propylisopropyl acetamide and their isomers in their racemic and stereospecific forms, for use in treatment of neurological and psychotic disorders, and affective disorders and to treat pain, headaches and migraines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to racemic propylisopropyl acetic acid and propylisopropyl acetamide and their isomers in their racemic and stereospecific forms, for use in treatment of neurological and psychotic disorders, and affective disorders and to treat pain, headaches and migraines. The isomers are of the compound formula I: wherein R1 is a methyl or ethyl group; R2 is H, methyl or an ethyl group; R3 is ethyl or a propyl group; and R4 is a hydroxyl or amide group; and the total number of carbon atoms in said compound is 8, provided that when R1 is a methyl group and R4 is an amide group, R2 and R3 are not ethyl, further provided that when R1 is an ethyl and R4 a hydroxyl group, only stereoisomers of the compound are referred to. The present invention further relates to a method for the stereoselective synthesis of the 2S and 2R stereoisomer of PID and PIA.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder using derivatives of valproic acid and 2-valproenic acid amides having the following structures: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently the same or different and are hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl group, an aralkyl group, or an aryl group, and n is an integer which is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 3, or a compound containing a valproic or a 2-valproenic moiety, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising these derivatives or compounds.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder using derivatives of valproic acid and 2-valproenic acid amides having the following structures: 1

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the individual stereoisomers of the drug valnoctamide (a mixture of four stereoisomer kinds, VCD-valmethamide or 2-ethyl-3-methyl pentanamide) useful in treatment of neurological and psychotic disorders such as different kinds of epilepsy and affective disorders, and useful as tranquilizers and to treat pain, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing, as an active ingredient, these stereoisomers. The present invention further relates to a method for stereoselective separation and quantification of the four stereoisomers from a racemic mixture of VCD or plasma of patients treated with the racemic drug. The present invention further relates to a unique method for the synthesis of the individual stereoisomers.

Abstract: A method for the treatment or prevention of pain and/or a headache disorder using a derivative of a valproic acid amide or a 2-valproenic acid amide, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising these derivatives or compounds.

Abstract: According to the present invention, anticonvulsant compounds N-acetyl,N'-benzylglycinamide and N-benzyloxycarbonylglycinamide-Z-glycinamide are disclosed. The present invention also discloses an anticonvulsant pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one active ingredient selected from N-acetyl,N'-benzylglycinamide and N-benzyloxycarbonylglycinamide-Z-glycinamide and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent. The present invention provides a method of controlling convulsions in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective amount of antiepileptic compounds N-acetyl,N'-benzylglycinamide or N-benzyloxycarbonylglycinamide-Z-glycinamide. Combinations of the anticonvulsion compounds can also be administered. The convulsions may be due to epilepsy, febrile convulsions or convulsions precipitated by irritative lesions in the brain. Further the composition may be used to prevent migraine and to treat chronic pain and bipolar disorder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropane carboxylic acid (TMCA) of general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl group (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6), an aryl group, an aralkyl group or an amide of general formula (II), ##STR2## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and may be hydrogen, a alkyl group (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6), an aryl group or an aralkyl group, and n=0-3, to their racemic mixtures and the D and L enantiomers. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of said compounds and for pharmaceutical preparations comprising the same. The new compounds show improved activity against epilepsy.

Abstract: A compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently the same or different and are hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, an aralkyl group, or an aryl group, and n is an integer which is greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 3. Also provided are a compound containing a 2-valproenoic moiety, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of using them for the effective treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to controlled release pharmaceutical compositions. These contain as active ingredient valproic acid, a salt of valproic acid, an ester of valproic acid, Valpromide, or any other pharmaceutically acceptable derivative of valproic acid which upon administration to humans provides a serum level of valproic acid, in combination with an additive which is selected from physiologically acceptable polymeric substances and from native proteins. The active ingredient is usually in the range of from 10 to 80 weight percent. The novel pharmaceutical compositions are prepared by applying a high pressure to a mixture of the ingredients. They result in a prolonged serum level of the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sustained release tablet comprising an admixture of theophylline and denaturated egg-albumin. The invention relates also to a process for the preparation of said tablet and to a method for administering same to people suffering from asthma.