Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, a hydroxy protecting group, or methyl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a heterocycle selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneimino, morpholino, and piperidino;Z is bromo, chloro, fluoro, hydroxy, a protected hydroxy, or hydrogen; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of formula I, optionally containing estrogen or progestin, and the use of such compounds alone, or in combination with estrogen or progestin, for alleviating the symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome, particularly osteoporosis, cardiovascular related pathological conditions, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

Abstract: This invention encompasses methods for the inhibition of Alzheimer's Disease comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethylenemino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.The present invention also provides methods of increasing TGF-.beta. expression in the brain, comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.The present invention also provides methods of inhibiting the .beta.-amyloid peptide mediated neurotoxicity or inflammatory response associated with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inhibiting bone loss in mammals via the administration to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound from a series of benzoquinolin-3-ones. Such compounds also are sequentially or concurrently coadministered with a bone antiresorptive agent or a bone anabolic agent.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting bone prosthesis degeneration comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting a physiological condition associated with an excess of bradykinin comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: Heterocyclic amines of the formulaAr-X-A-NR.sup.1 R.sup.2wherein Ar is a bicyclic or tricyclic aromatic group which is unsubstituted or which bears one or more substituents selected from halo, nitro and cyano groups and alkyl and alkoxy groups each of up to 4 carbon atoms;wherein X is a direct link or is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 -- or has the formula --C(R.sup.3).dbd.CH-- wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of up to 4 carbon atoms;wherein A is straight or branched alkylene or alkenylene of 3 to 8 carbon atoms which may be interrupted by --O--, --S-- or --NH--;and wherein NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 is a cyclic amino group;or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, are of value for therapeutic use, particularly in the treatment of myocardial ischaemia and hypertension and in the treatment of fungal infections.

Abstract: Piperidinyl thiacyclic derivatives ##STR1## wherein X, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are defined in the specification. useful in the treatment of allergic diseases and diseases responding to antagonism of 5HT.sub.2 receptors, pharmaceutical compositions and a methods of treatment using these compounds.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting vasomotor symptoms and attending psychological disturbances surrounding post-menopausal syndrome comprising administering to a female human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: Compounds which inhibit the enzyme cholesterol ester hydrolase (CEH) thus inhibit the formation of esterified cholesterol. Esterified cholesterol is absorbed through the intestine and inhibition of the enzyme therefore results in inhibition of cholesterol absorption. The compounds of this invention inhibit cholesterol ester hydrolase and have the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z is --Ar.sup.1, --Ar.sup.1 --Ar.sup.2, --Ar.sup.1 --O--Ar.sup.2, --Ar.sup.1 --S--Ar.sup.2, ##STR2## --Ar.sup.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-20 --Ar.sup.2, --Ar.sup.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-20 --O--Ar.sup.2, --Ar.sup.1 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.1-20 --Ar.sup.2, --Ar.sup.1 --(CR.sup.6 .dbd.CR.sup.6).sub.1-3 --Ar.sup.2 or --Ar.sup.1 --NR.sup.7 --Ar.sup.2 ; andA is a hydrocarbon linking group which may be interrupted by a heteroatom or a cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, or an azacycloalkyl group;and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently alkyl, alkenyl, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl or H or R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting autoimmune diseases comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: HIV protease inhibitors containing hydroxypyrrolidine or hydroxypiperidine with one or more basic amines are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of lowering serum calcium levels comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.l and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutically active compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.2 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or halo, providing when Z is --S--, R.sup.2 is not halo;R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;n is 2 or 3; andz is --O-- or --S--;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for, inter alia, alleviating the symptoms of post menopausal syndrome and hormonally-dependent cancer, particularly breast cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutically active compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.2 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or halo, providing when Z is --S--, R.sup.2 is not halo;R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;n is 2 or 3; andz is --O-- or --S--;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treating endometriosis.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting thrombin and its attending diseases and conditions comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for blocking sodium channels in cardiac or neuronal tissue using aminocyclohexylamides. This invention also provides kits including aminocyclohexylamides and instructions for the use of the compounds for the treatment of arrhythmia or for the inducement of local anaesthesia.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting a physiological disorder associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y or its symptoms comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting ulcerative mucositis comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting viral replication comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain piperidine, pyrrolidine, and hexahydro-1H-azepine compounds of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, A, W, X, Y, and n axe as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which s are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds identified as substituted piperidines, pyrrolidines and hexahydro-1H-azepines of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, A, X, Y and n are as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutically active compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.2 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or halo, providing when Z is --S--, R.sup.2 is not halo;R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;n is 2 or 3; andz is --O-- or --S--;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for inhibiting aortal smooth muscle proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzothiophene compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --O--CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --O--CO--Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, or --O--SO.sub.2 --(C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --O--CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --O--CO--Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, --O--SO.sub.2 --(C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl) chloro or bromo;R.sup.2 is --H or --OH;n is 2 or 3; andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or combine to form 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for inhibiting aortal smooth muscle proliferation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds identified as di- and tri-substituted piperidines, pyrrolidines, and hexahydro-1H-azepines of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, A,X,Y, and n are as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such di and tri substituted piperidines, pyrrolidines, and hexahydro-1H-azepines as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutically active compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.2 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or halo, providing when Z is --S--, R.sup.2 is not halo;R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;n is 2 or 3; andz is --O-- or --S--;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for inhibiting restenosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel benzothiophene compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --O--CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --O--CO--Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, or --O--SO.sub.2 --(C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --O--CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --O--CO--Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, --O--SO.sub.2 --(C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl) chloro or bromo;R.sup.2 is --H or --OH;n is 2 or 3; andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each are independently C.sub.1 14 C.sub.4 alkyl, or combine to form 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for inhibiting restenosis.

Abstract: A method of lowering serum cholesterol levels comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; hydroxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy; a group of the formula --O--C(O)--R.sup.a, wherein R.sup.a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkenyl optionally substituted with aryl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or R.sup.a is optionally substituted --O--aryl,or R is a group of the formula --O--SO.sub.2 --R.sup.b wherein R.sup.b may be C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or optionally substituted aryl;or R is carbamoyloxy wherein the nitrogen may be substituted once or twice with C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;or R is a group of the formula --O--C(O)R.sup.c --O--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl) wherein R.sup.c is a bond or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanediyl;R.sup.1 is halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonate derivatives of 3-aroylbenzo[b]thiophenes, pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds and methods of using such compounds for inhibiting the loss of bone, lowering serum cholesterol levels and therapeutically treating hormone dependent mammalian breast and uterine carcinoma.

Abstract: Piperidinyl thiacyclic derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein X, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are defined in the specification, are useful in the treatment of allergic diseases and diseases responding to antagonism of 5HT.sub.2 receptors. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment using these compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of increasing thrombomodulin expression comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR3## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneimino, and piperidino; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.Also encompassed by the invention is a method of inhibiting a thrombotic disorder or event which includes administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.

Abstract: This invention provides bicyclic heterocyclic derivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts useful for the treatment of hypertension, urethral and lower urinary tract contractions, and other disorders. The compounds are also useful for binding .alpha..sub.1 -adrenergic and 5HT.sub.1A serotonergic receptors, in vitro or in vivo.

Abstract: A benzothiophene derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## or a salt thereof has an excellent antiestrogenic activity, and is useful as a therapeutic agent of breast cancer, endometrial cancer, endometriosis, mastopathy, etc.This compound is characterized in that the 2-position (the substituent R.sup.2) of the benzothiophene nucleus is substituted by a halogen atom; a lower alkyl group; or a cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group optionally substituted by a lower alkyl group, a hydroxyl group, acyloxy group or an oxo group.

Abstract: The invention relates to new furans and thiophenes with the general Formula 1, ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another denote a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a benzyl group, a group C(O)R.sup.4, where R.sup.4 is an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a phenyl radical, or a carbamoyl group --C(O)NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another are a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and n denotes an integer from 0 to 12 if R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom, or n denotes an integer from 4 to 12 if R.sup.3 is an amino group --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, where R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently of one another represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 together represent an alkylene group --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- or the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- or R.sup.3 denotes an amide group --C(O)NR.sup.7 R.sup. 8, where R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of alleviating one or more menstrual symptoms in a woman comprising administering to said woman in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, --CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --CO--Ar in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; andR.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneimino and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.The present invention also provides the aforementioned method and further comprises administering to said woman an effective amount of at least one pharmaceutical agent selected from the group consisting of an analgesic, a diuretic, and an antihistamine, and compositions therefore.

Abstract: A class of heterocyclic amino-alcohol compounds is described for treatment of CNS-related diseases, namely, for use as a neuroprotective agent, to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with conditions of hypoxia, anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, myocardial infarct, perinatal asphyxia, or hypoglycemic events. Other examples of treatable CNS-related diseases include neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea and Alzheimer's disease, and also psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as a mediator to alter excitatory actions at the NMDA excitatory amino acid receptor complex.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting fertility in women comprising administering to a female human an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting endometriosis comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## Wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting atrophy of the skin or vagina comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting uterine fibrosis comprising administering to a human or other mammal in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## Wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino and piperidino, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and vascular restinosis comprising administering to a human or other mammal in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sub.2 is ##STR3## R.sub.4 is hydrogen or --OR.sub.1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting ovarian dysgenesis, delayed puberty, or sexual infantilism comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting sexual precocity comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting pulmonary hypertensive disease comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting dysfunctional uterine bleeding comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethylenemino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for lowering serum cholesterol comprising administering to a mammal in need of treatment a serum cholesterol lowering amount of a compound of formula I or formula II ##STR1## wherein L is --CON< or --N<; andthe dotted line in the B-ring is an optional bond; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and ##STR2## wherein Q is a moiety having the formula ##STR3## L is --CON< or --N<; B is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 -phenyl-O--, -phenyl-O--, or -benzyl-O--;G is a moiety which together with L forms a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having at least one nitrogen atom or is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl, halo(lower)alkyl, cyano(lower)alkyl, carboxy(lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxycarbonyl(lower)alkyl, (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryl, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.11)aryl akyl, di(lower)alkylamino(lower)alkyl, and fluoro-substituted analogs of the foregoing;Z is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to aromatic amino derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein, R, T, Z, Ar', T', Z' are defined in the specification and their enantiomers, processes for their production and their use for the treatment of substance p- and neurokinin-dependent pathology.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Turner's Syndrome comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting bone loss comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a substituted benzothiophene.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting thrombin and its attending diseases and conditions comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting acne or seborrhea comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.