Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the synthesis of the (S)- or (R)-enantiomer of omeprazole, characterized in that 2-[[(4-X-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]thio]-5-methoxy-1H-benzimidazole or 2-[[(4-X-3,5-dimethyl-1-oxidopyridin-2-yl)methyl]thio]-5-methoxy-1H-benzimidazole, wherein X is a leaving group, is oxidized into the corresponding sulphoxide which is obtained as a crystalline compound. Recrystallization of the thus obtained sulphoxide results in a compound of enhanced chemical and optical purity, which is subsequently transformed into the (S)- or (R)-enantiomer of omeprazole.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are azetidinyl compounds of formula I, as described herein, pharmaceutical compositions comprising an azetidinyl compound, and a method of using an azetidinyl compound in the treatment or prophylaxis of a melanin-concentrating hormone related disease or condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted azetidine compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as further described herein, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and the use of the compounds in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders, IBS, and functional dyspepsia. The compounds are neurokinin (NK) antagonists. The present invention further relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are azetidinyl compounds of formula I, as described herein, pharmaceutical compositions comprising an azetidinyl compound, and a method of using an azetidinyl compound in the treatment or prophylaxis of a melanin-concentrating hormone related disease or condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new azetidine compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and the use of said compounds in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders, IBS and functional dyspepsia. The compounds are neurokinin (NK) antagonists. The present invention further relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula I, with the exception of i) the racemate of (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)phosphinic acid; and ii) (2R/S, 3R)-(3-amino-2-hydroxybutyl)phosphinic acid, having affinity to one or more GABAB receptors, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and stereoisomers, as well as processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing said therapeutically active compounds and the use of said active compounds in therapy.

Abstract: The novel optically pure compounds Na+, Mg2+, Li+, K+, Ca2+ and N+(R)4 salts of (+)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole or (?)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, in particular sodium and magnesium salt form thereof, where R is an alkyl with 1-4 carbon atoms, processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical preparations containing the compounds as active ingredients, as well as the use of the compounds in pharmaceutical preparations and intermediates obtained by preparing the compounds.

Abstract: The application relates to new piperazine- or morpholine-substituted azetidine derivatives of formula I. These compounds are antagonists at the neurokinin receptor and can be used for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The application also relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds and to intermediates in said preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the synthesis of the (S)- or (R)-enantiomer of omeprazole, characterized in that 2-[[(4-X-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]thio]-5-methoxy-1H-benzimidazole or 2-[[(4-X-3,5-dimethyl-1-oxidopyridin-2-yl)methyl]thio]-5-methoxy-1H-benzimidazole, wherein X is a leaving group, is oxidized into the corresponding sulphoxide which is obtained as a crystalline compound. Recrystallisation of the thus obtained sulphoxide results in a compound of enhanced chemical and optical purity, which is subsequently transformed into the (S)- or (R)-enantiomer of omeprazole.

Abstract: The novel optically pure compounds Na+, Mg2+, Li+, K+, Ca2+ and N+(R)4 salts of (+)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole or (?)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, in particular sodium and magnesium salt form thereof, where R is an alkyl with 1-4 carbon atoms, processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical preparations containing the compounds as active ingredients, as well as the use of the compounds in pharmaceutical preparations and intermediates obtained by preparing the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the synthesis of the (S)- or (R)-enantiomer of omeprazole, characterized in that 2-[[(4-X-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]thio]-5-methoxy-1H-benzimidazole or 2-[[(4-X-3,5-dimethyl-1-ox-idopyridin-2-yl) methyl]thio]-5-methoxy-1H-benzimidazole, wherein X is a leaving group, is oxidized into the corresponding sulphoxide which is obtained as a crystalline compound. Recrystallisation of the thus obtained sulphoxide results in a compound of enhanced chemical and optical purity, which is subsequently transformed into the (S)- or (R)-enantiomer of omeprazole.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula I, with the exception of i) the racemate of (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)phosphinic acid; and ii) (2R/S,3R)-(3-amino-2-hydroxybutyl)phosphinic acid, having affinity to one or more GABAB receptors, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and stereoisomers, as well as processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing said therapeutically active compounds and the use of said active compounds in therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of GABAB receptor agonists for the treatment as well as the prevention of cough.

Abstract: Intermediates used in the preparation of compounds of formula I, or a stereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable form of either selected from the group consisting of a salt, a solvate and a combination thereof, with the exception of i) the racemate of (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)phosphinic acid; and ii) (2R/S,3R)-(3-amino-2-hydroxybutyl)phosphinic acid.

Abstract: The novel optically pure compounds Na+, Mg2+, Li+, K+, Ca2+ and N+(R)4 salts of (+)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole or (?)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, in particular sodium and magnesium salt form thereof, where R is an alkyl with 1-4 carbon atoms, processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical preparations containing the compounds as active ingredients, as well as the use of the compounds in pharmaceutical preparations and intermediates obtained by preparing the compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 represents hydrogen; R2 represents hydroxy, fluoro, or an oxo group; R3 represents hydrogen; R4 represents hydrogen; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and the stereoisomers thereof, with the exception of the racemate of (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)sulphinic acid. The compounds are useful in therapy, especially for the treatment of reflux disease.

Abstract: The novel optically pure compounds Na+, Mg2+, Li+, K+, Ca2+ and N+(R)4 salts of (+)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole or (?)-5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole, in particular sodium and magnesium salt form thereof, where R is an alkyl with 1-4 carbon atoms, processes for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical preparations containing the compounds as active ingredients, as well as the use of the compounds in pharmaceutical preparations and intermediates obtained by preparing the compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula I, with the exception of i) the racemate of (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)phosphinic acid; and ii) (2R/S,3R)-(3-amino-2-hydroxybutyl)phosphinic acid, having affinity to one or more GABAB receptors, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and stereoisomers, as well as processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing said therapeutically active compounds and the use of said active compounds in therapy.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 represents hydrogen; R2 represents hydroxy, fluoro or an oxo group; R3 represents hydrogen; R4 represents hydrogen; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and the stereoisomers thereof, with the exception of the racemate of (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)sulphinic acid. The compounds are useful in therapy, especially for the treatment of reflux disease. The invention is also related to processes for their preparation, intermediates of said process and pharmaceutical compositions containing said therapeutically active compounds and to the use of said active compounds in therapy.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula I, with the exception of