Abstract: The PDE4-inhibitor of formula A? for use in a method for the treatment of a progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (PF-ILD), preferably IPF, in a patient comprising the following steps: a) measuring or having measured the concentration, expression level or activity of one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of Krebs von den Lungen protein (KL-6), Pulmonary Surfactant Protein D (SP-D), Matrilysin (MMP7), CA-125 (also named MUC-16), CA19-9, E-selectin, sICAM-1, Stromelysin (MMP3), osteopontin (OPN), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP), prostasin, von-Willebrand-Faktor (vWF), and C-reactive protein (CRP) in the serum or plasma of a blood sample obtained from said patient, b) comparing or having compared the concentration, expression level or activity of the one or more biomarkers as listed in step a) in said patient's blood serum or blood plasma sample to a reference concentration, expression level or activity of the respective one

Abstract: The application refers to a novel combination treatment/combination medicament for PF-ILD treatment, comprising as a first combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of Nintedanib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and as a second combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of a PDE4B-inhibitor of formula I wherein Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring which may optionally comprise one or two nitrogen atoms and wherein R is Cl and wherein R may be located either in the para-, meta- or ortho-position of Ring A, wherein S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Hereby the second combination partner is preferably a therapeutically effective amount of the PDE4B-inhibitior of formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The application refers to a novel combination treatment/combination medicament for PF-ILD treatment, comprising as a first combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of Nintedanib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and as a second combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of a PDE4B-inhibitor of formula I wherein Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring which may optionally comprise one or two nitrogen atoms and wherein R is Cl and wherein R may be located either in the para-, meta- or ortho-position of Ring A, wherein S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Hereby the second combination partner is preferably a therapeutically effective amount of the PDE4B-inhibitior of formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns an oral pharmaceutical composition comprising either 18 mg or 9 mg of the PDE4B-inhibitor of formula III a therapeutically effective dose of a second active agent selected from the group consisting of nintedanib or pirfenidone and optionally, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients for the treatment of a patient suffering from a progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (PF-ILD), wherein this oral pharmaceutical composition is to be administered to said patient twice daily.

Abstract: The invention concerns an oral pharmaceutical composition consisting essentially of the PDE4B-inhibitor of formula III in the dose of 18 mg or 9 mg and optionally of one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients for use in the treatment of a patient suffering from one or more progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (PF-ILD), wherein this oral pharmaceutical composition is to be administered to the patient twice daily. The invention further concerns oral pharmaceutical compositions comprising the PDE4B-inhibitor of formula III in the dose of 18 mg or 9 mg and a therapeutically effective dose of a second active ingredient selected from nintedanib or pirfenidone, wherein these oral pharmaceutical compositions are administered to the patient twice daily.

Abstract: The application refers to a novel combination treatment/combination medicament for PF-ILD treatment, comprising as a first combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of Nintedanib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and as a second combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of a PDE4B-inhibitor of formula I wherein Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring which may optionally comprise one or two nitrogen atoms and wherein R is Cl and wherein R may be located either in the para-, meta- or ortho-position of Ring A, wherein S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Hereby the second combination partner is preferably a therapeutically effective amount of the PDE4B-inhibitior of formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The application refers to a novel combination treatment/combination medicament for PF-ILD treatment, comprising as a first combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of Nintedanib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and as a second combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of a PDE4B-inhibitor of formula I wherein Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring which may optionally comprise one or two nitrogen atoms and wherein R is Cl and wherein R may be located either in the para-, meta- or ortho-position of Ring A, wherein S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Hereby the second combination partner is preferably a therapeutically effective amount of the PDE4B-inhibitor of formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I wherein: Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring optionally comprising one or two nitrogen atoms and R is Cl and is located in the para-, meta-, or ortho-position of Ring A, S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center, and all pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers and racemates, hydrates and solvates thereof and the use of these compounds for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic diseases of the respiratory tract such as COPD or asthma.

Abstract: Piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I wherein: Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring optionally comprising one or two nitrogen atoms and R is Cl and is located in the para-, meta-, or ortho-position of Ring A, S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center, and all pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers and racemates, hydrates and solvates thereof and the use of these compounds for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic diseases of the respiratory tract such as COPD or asthma.

Abstract: The application refers to a novel combination treatment/combination medicament for PF-ILD treatment, comprising as a first combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of Nintedanib or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and as a second combination partner a therapeutically effective amount of a PDE4B-inhibitor of formula I wherein Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring which may optionally comprise one or two nitrogen atoms and wherein R is Cl and wherein R may be located either in the para-, meta- or ortho-position of Ring A, wherein S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Hereby the second combination partner is preferably a therapeutically effective amount of the PDE4B-inhibitor of formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I wherein: Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring optionally comprising one or two nitrogen atoms and R is Cl and is located in the para-, meta-, or ortho-position of Ring A, S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center, and all pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers and racemates, hydrates and solvates thereof and the use of these compounds for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic diseases of the respiratory tract such as COPD or asthma.

Abstract: Piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I wherein: Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring optionally comprising one or two nitrogen atoms and R is Cl and is located in the para-, meta-, or ortho-position of Ring A, S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center, and all pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers and racemates, hydrates and solvates thereof and the use of these compounds for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic diseases of the respiratory tract such as COPD or asthma.

Abstract: Piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I wherein: Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring optionally comprising one or two nitrogen atoms and R is Cl and is located in the para-, meta-, or ortho-position of Ring A, S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center, and all pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers and racemates, hydrates and solvates thereof and the use of these compounds for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic diseases of the respiratory tract such as COPD or asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new drug combinations which contain in addition to one or more PDE4-inhibitors at least one NSAID (=non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) (2), processes for preparing them and their use in treating in particular respiratory complaints such as for example COPD, chronic sinusitis and asthma. The invention particularly relates to those drug combinations which contain, in addition to one or more, preferably one PDE4 inhibitor of general formula 1 wherein X is SO or SO2, but preferably SO, and wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in claim 1, at least one NSAID (2), the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the treatment of respiratory complaints.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I, wherein Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring which may optionally comprise one or two nitrogen atoms and wherein R is Cl and wherein R may be located either in the para-, meta- or ortho-position of Ring A, wherein S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center, and all pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers and racemates, hydrates and solvates thereof and the use of these compounds for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic diseases of the respiratory tract such as COPD or asthma.

Abstract: Dihydrothienopyrimidinesulphoxides of formula 1 wherein X is SO or SO2, R1 is H or C1-6-alkyl, R2 is H or an organic group as disclosed herein, and R3 is an optionally substituted, mono- or bicyclic, unsaturated, partially saturated or saturated heterocycle or an optionally substituted, mono- or bicyclic heteroaryl, and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds. These dihydrothienopyrimidinesulphoxides are suitable for the treatment of respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or diseases, inflammatory diseases of the joints, skin or eyes, diseases of the peripheral or central nervous system, or cancers.

Abstract: A method for treating diseases associated with the inhibition of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme in a patient comprising administering to the patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a dihydrothienopyrimidinesulphoxide of formula 1, as well as pharmacologically acceptable salts, diastereomers, enantiomers, racemates, hydrates or solvates thereof

Abstract: The invention relates to novel piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I, wherein Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring which may optionally comprise one or two nitrogen atoms and wherein R is Cl and wherein R may be located either in the para-, meta- or ortho-position of Ring A, wherein S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center, and all pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers and racemates, hydrates and solvates thereof and the use of these compounds for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic diseases of the respiratory tract such as COPD or asthma.

Abstract: Piperidino-dihydrothienopyrimidine sulfoxides of formula I wherein: Ring A is a 6-membered aromatic ring optionally comprising one or two nitrogen atoms and R is Cl and is located in the para-, meta-, or ortho-position of Ring A, S* is a sulphur atom that represents a chiral center, and all pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers and racemates, hydrates and solvates thereof and the use of these compounds for the treatment of inflammatory or allergic diseases of the respiratory tract such as COPD or asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new medicament combinations which contain in addition to one or more PDE4-inhibitors (1) at least one EP4 receptor antagonist (2), as well as the use thereof for the treatment of preferably respiratory complaints such as particularly COPD, chronic sinusitis and asthma. The invention relates in particular to those medicament combinations which contain, in addition to one or more, preferably one, PDE4 inhibitor of general formula 1 wherein X is SO or SO2, but preferably SO, and wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in claim 1, at least one EP4 receptor antagonist (2), the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the treatment of respiratory complaints.