Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel compounds (and salts thereof), and compositions comprising the compounds, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The subject invention further concerns methods of making the novel compounds. The novel compounds are rapidly metabolized analogs of amiodarone, having the distinct and advantageous characteristic of being metabolized to a less lipophilic compound. This results in an improved safety profile. The new compounds have particular utility for treating life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias, especially in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The compounds also provide effective management for ventricular arrhythmias and supraventricular arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and re-entrant tachyarrhythmias involving accessory pathways.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compounds which are easily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, fluvoxamine analogs which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are taught. Also provided are methods of treating depression and affective disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder. Pharmaceutical compositions of the fluvoxamine analogs are also taught.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to compounds which are more easily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, warfarin analogs which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are taught. The invention teaches methods of reducing the toxicity of drugs comprising the introduction of ester groups into drugs during the synthesis of the drug. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating coagulation disorders comprising the administration of compounds which have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the ester containing warfarin, analogs are also taught.

Abstract: The subject invention provides pharmaceutical compounds useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes. These compounds are advantageous because they are readily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, thiazolidinedione analogs that have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are provided. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating disorders, such as diabetes, comprising the administration of therapeutically effective compositions comprising compounds that have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the ester-containing thiazolidinedione analogs are also taught.

Abstract: The subject invention provides pharmaceutical compounds useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes. These compounds are advantageous because they are readily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, isoxazolidine compounds which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are provided. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating disorders, such as diabetes, comprising the administration of therapeutically effective compositions comprising compounds which have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the isoxazolidine compounds are also taught.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel enantiomerically pure compounds, and compositions comprising the compounds, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The subject invention further concerns a method of making and purifying the compounds. The enantiomerically purified compounds, and compositions of these compounds, exhibit unexpectedly distinct and advantageous characteristics, such as a markedly superior ability to reduce or inhibit ventricular premature beats, as compared to racemic mixtures of the compounds.

Abstract: This invention is drawn to compounds which are more easily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, warfarin analogs which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are taught. The invention teaches methods of reducing the toxicity of drugs comprising the introduction of ester groups into drugs during the synthesis of the drug. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating coagulation disorders comprising the administration of compounds which have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the ester containing warfarin, analogs are also taught.

Abstract: The subject invention provides useful and novel 5-HT3 antagonists. The subject invention also provides methods for synthesizing the compounds of invention. The invention also provides methods for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other such conditions.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compounds which are easily metabolized by the metobolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, fluvoxamine analogs which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are taught. Also provided are methods of treating depression and affective disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder. Pharmaceutical compositions of the fluvoxamine analogs are also taught.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel compounds (and salts thereof), and compositions comprising the compounds, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The subject invention further concerns methods of making the novel compounds. The novel compounds are rapidly metabolized analogs of amiodarone, having the distinct and advantageous characteristic of being metabolized to a less lipophilic compound. This results in an improved safety profile. The new compounds have particular utility for treating life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias, especially in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The compounds also provide effective management for ventricular arrhythmias and supraventricular arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and re-entrant tachyarrhythmias involving accessory pathways.

Abstract: The subject invention provides pharmaceutical compounds useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes. These compounds are advantageous because they are readily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, isoxazolidine compounds which have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are provided. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating disorders, such as diabetes, comprising the administration of therapeutically effective compositions comprising compounds which have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the isoxazolidine compounds are also taught.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel compounds that are useful as ultrashort acting hypnotic barbiturates. Specifically exemplified are derivatives of barbituric and thiobarbituric acids. They are rapidly metabolized by blood and tissue enzymes to form polar metabolites with no hypnotic activity and which are rapidly eliminated.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel analogs of fentanyl opioids. The subject invention also concerns methods for synthesizing the compounds of the invention. The invention also concerns methods for treating pain in a patient by administering a compound of the invention to a person in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The subject invention provides useful and novel 5-HT3 antagonists. The subject invention also provides methods for synthesizing the compounds of invention. The invention also provides methods for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other such conditions.

Abstract: The subject invention provides pharmaceutical compounds useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes. These compounds are advantageous because they are readily metabolized by the metabolic drug detoxification systems. Particularly, thiazolidinedione analogs that have been designed to include esters within the structure of the compounds are provided. This invention is also drawn to methods of treating disorders, such as diabetes, comprising the administration of therapeutically effective compositions comprising compounds that have been designed to be metabolized by serum or intracellular hydrolases and esterases. Pharmaceutical compositions of the ester-containing thiazolidinedione analogs are also taught.

Abstract: The subject invention provides 1,3-dipropylxanthines that have an ester function at the 8-position also have potent and specific A1AdoR antagonist properties.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel enantiomerically pure compounds, and compositions comprising the compounds, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The subject invention further concerns a method of making and purifying the compounds. The enantiomerically purified compounds, and compositions of these compounds, exhibit unexpectedly distinct and advantageous characteristics, such as a markedly superior ability to reduce or inhibit ventricular premature beats, as compared to racemic mixtures of the compounds.

Abstract: The subject invention provides novel HMG-CoA-reductase inhibitors. In a preferred embodiment, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors of the subject invention can be deactivated to a primary inactive metabolite by hydrolytic enzymes. Compounds of the present invention can be advantageously used to treat patients suffering hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel compounds (and salts thereof), and compositions comprising the compounds, for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The subject invention further concerns methods of making the novel compounds. The novel compounds are rapidly metabolized analogs of amiodarone, having the distinct and advantageous characteristic of being metabolized to a less lipophilic compound. This results in an improved safety profile. The new compounds have particular utility for treating life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias, especially in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The compounds also provide effective management for ventricular arrhythmias and supraventricular arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and re-entrant tachyarrhythmias involving accessory pathways.

Abstract: The subject invention provides useful and novel calcium channel blockers based upon mibefradil. The subject invention also provides methods for synthesizing the compounds of the invention. The invention also provides methods for the control or prevention of hypertension, angina pectoris, ischemia, arrhythmias, and cardiac insufficiency in a patient by administering a compound, or composition, of the invention to an individual in need of such treatment.