Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inducing conscious sedation using such compositions are described, the compositions including a benzodiazepine-based compound, an NMDA antagonist, and optionally a ?-blocker, antiemetic, an NSAID, and/or an antihistamine medication. Compositions may be incorporated into vehicles for extended release. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for anesthesiological applications are also described.

Abstract: The invention concerns a new process for preparing 3-[(4S)-8-bromo-1-methyl-6-(2-pyridinyl)-4H-imidazo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepine-4-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester or 3-[(4S)-8-bromo-1-methyl-6-(2-pyridinyl)-4H-imidazo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepine-4-yl]propionic acid methyl ester benzene sulfonate (P) which comprises reacting 3-[(S)-7-bromo-2-((R and/or S)-2-hydroxy-propylamino)-5-pyridin-2-yl-3H-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-3-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester of formula (EM) with an oxidizing agent and optionally treating the reaction product under acidic conditions, such as to produce the compound of formula (F) or the compound (P), and new compounds useful as starting material or as intermediate for performing that process.

Abstract: Described herein are ?3 or ?2 or ?2/?3 GABAergic receptor subtype selective ligands, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use of such ligands and compositions in treatment of anxiety disorders, epilepsy and schizophrenia with reduced sedative and ataxic side effects. In embodiments, such as ?3 or ?2 or ?2/?3 GABAergic receptor subtype selective ligands lack ester linkages and may be thus relatively insensitive to hydrolysis by esterases.

Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for treating or preventing a neoplasia. More specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for disrupting the interaction of a BET family polypeptide comprising a bromodomain with chromatin (e.g., disrupting a bromodomain interaction with an acetyl-lysine modification present on a histone N-terminal tail).

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions for the suppression, alleviation and prevention of the often chronic, severe and debilitating pain that can accompany inflammatory diseases and neuropathic insults, pain that is often unresponsive to conventional analgesic treatment. The preferred embodiments of the present invention further relate to methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions using benzodiazepine derivatives that provide suppression, alleviation and prevention of neuropathic pain, migraine-related pain and inflammatory pain with reduced sedative and ataxic side effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound which has the effect of PDE inhibition, and which is useful as an agent for preventing or treating schizophrenia or so on represented by the formula (I):

Abstract: Disclosed is the synthesis of [18F]flumazenil that is useful in imaging epileptic lesions by PET (positron emission tomography). A method for preparing [18F]flumazenil by reacting a diaryliodonium salt precursor with the positron-emitting radionuclide fluorine-18. [18F]flumazenil can be prepared from the diaryliodonium salt precursor in the presence of kryptofix2.2.2./potassium carbonate(K2.2.2./K2CO3) and TEMPO in dimethylformamide (DMF) at a high yield.

Abstract: The invention relates to esylate salts of the compound of formula (I): Methods of preparing the salts, and their use as medicaments, in particular for sedative or hypnotic, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, or anticonvulsant purposes is also described.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for the preparation of 4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepines, in particular Midazolam, through an efficient and selective decarboxylation reaction of the derivative compound of the 5-aminomethyl-1-phenyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid of formula (II) avoiding the formation of the 6H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepines by-products and the ensuing process for the isomerization of a 4H-imidazo[1,5-a][1,4]benzodiazepine product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound which has the effect of PDE inhibition, and which is useful as an agent for preventing or treating schizophrenia or so on represented by the formula (I):

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers including R and S isomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The invention also relates to the processes for the synthesis of novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I and methods of treating or preventing one or more conditions that may be regulated or normalized via inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: Tricyclic indazole compound and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts of acid addition, use thereof, method and intermediates for preparing them, and a pharmaceutical composition containing them. The tricyclic indazole compound has the following general Formula (I): in which R1, R2, L1, L2, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, Y, W, m, and n have the meanings stated in the description.

Abstract: The invention concerns a new process for preparing 3-[(4S)-8-bromo-1-methyl-6-(2-pyridinyl)-4H-imidazo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepine-4-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester or 3-[(4S)-8-bromo-1-methyl-6-(2-pyridinyl)-4H-imidazo[1,2-a][1,4]benzodiazepine-4-yl]propionic acid methyl ester benzene sulfonate (P) which comprises reacting 3-[(S)-7-bromo-2-((R and/or S)-2-hydroxy-propylamino)-5-pyridin-2-yl-3H-benzo[e][1,4]diazepin-3-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester of formula (EM) with an oxidizing agent and optionally treating the reaction product under acidic conditions, such as to produce the compound of formula (F) or the compound (P), and new compounds useful as starting material or as intermediate for performing that process.

Abstract: Described herein are ?3 or ?2 or ?2/?3 GABAergic receptor subtype selective ligands, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use of such ligands and compositions in treatment of anxiety disorders, epilepsy and schizophrenia with reduced sedative and ataxic side effects. In embodiments, such as ?3 or ?2 or ?2/?3 GABAergic receptor subtype selective ligands lack ester linkages and may be thus relatively insensitive to hydrolysis by esterases.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In another aspect, the invention provides methods for treatment of diseases or disorders mediated by a protein kinase, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of this invention.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In another aspect, the invention provides methods for treatment of diseases or disorders mediated by a protein kinase, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of this invention.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions comprising UGT inhibitors. Additionally, the invention encompasses methods of reducing the glucuronidation of a compound using a UGT inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds inter alia according to general formula 1a. Compounds according to the invention are vasopressin V1a receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds are useful as treatment of dysmenorrhoea.

Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in treating CNS disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound which has the effect of PDE inhibition, and which is useful as an agent for preventing or treating schizophrenia. The compound is represented by the formula (I): wherein the symbols are defined in the specification.

Abstract: Provided herein are fused imidazolyl compounds, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders and metabolic disorders. Compounds provided herein inhibit the activity of histamine H3 receptors and modulate the release of various neurotransmitters, such as histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (e.g. at the synapse). Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted six-membered heterocyclic compounds of structural formula (I) which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as obesity and diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: (where variables R2, R7, D, W, X, Y and Z are as described herein) which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as migraine. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers including R and S isomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The invention also relates to the processes for the synthesis of novel compounds of Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives, tautomeric forms, stereoisomers, polymorphs, prodrugs, metabolites, salts or solvates thereof. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I and methods of treating or preventing one or more conditions that may be regulated or normalized via inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV).

Abstract: There is provided a compound of the formula (I?): wherein X is a nitrogen or CRx, Rx is a hydrogen, etc., R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, etc., R2 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, etc., ring A is 5- to -8-membered heterocyclic ring, etc., and each of Y1, Y2 and Y3 is an optionally substituted carbon or a nitrogen, etc.; or ‘a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, which have CRF receptor antagonistic activity and use thereof.

Abstract: A hetero-dimeric or hetero-oligomeric receptor, comprising at least one thyrotropin releasing hormone receptor subunit associated with at least one orexin receptor subunit.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing highly pure midazolam and salts thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the highly pure midazolam and/or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are fused imidazolyl compounds, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders and metabolic disorders. Compounds provided herein inhibit the activity of histamine H3 receptors and modulate the release of various neurotransmitters, such as histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (e.g. at the synapse). Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.

Abstract: Compositions of midazolam, a benzodiazapine, in concentrations of 35-100 mg/ml are disclosed for the treatment of anxiety, epilepsy and epileptic seizures, invasive surgical procedures and diagnostic procedures and sedation. These compositions are particularly characterized by a solubilizer such an propylene glycol. Preferably, the compositions are aqueous solutions for intranasal administration.

Abstract: The invention relates to besylate salts of the compound of formula (I): Methods of preparing the salts, and their use as medicaments, in particular for sedative or hypnotic, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, or anticonvulsant purposes is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to esylate salts of the compound of formula (I): Methods of preparing the salts, and their use as medicaments, in particular for sedative or hypnotic, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, or anticonvulsant purposes is also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fused triazole derivatives which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DPP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of using stereospecific benzodiazepine derivatives, their salts and prodrugs for the treatment of anxiolytic or convulsant disorders having the side effects of reduced alcohol craving in human alcoholics and a concomitant reduced sedative, hypnotic, muscle relaxant and ataxic side-effects. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of anxiolytic and convulsant disorders in subjects in need thereof, comprising a compound, prodrug or a salt having a chemical structure represented by any one of Formula I-XXI and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in treating CNS disorders.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing highly pure midazolam and salts thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the highly pure midazolam and/or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein all variables are as defined herein, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, processes for preparing the same and their use therapy.

Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein the substituents have the meanings given in claim 1, and agronomically tolerable salts, isomers and enantiomers of those compounds, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein all variables are as defined herein, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, processes for preparing the same and their use therapy.

Abstract: Novel compounds according to general formula 1, wherein G1 is NR5R6 or a fused polycyclic group that are specific OT receptor agonists and/or V1a receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds are useful in the treatment of, inter alia, primary dysmenorrhoea.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel benzo-fused heterocycles and their use as active ingredients in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also concerns related aspects including processes for the preparation of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of those compounds and especially their use as endothelin receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Orally active benzodiazepine derivatives and their salts are disclosed. These compounds and their salts have anxiolytic and anticonvulsant activity with reduced sedative/hypnotic/muscle relaxant/ataxic effects.

Abstract: A novel class of 1,4- and 1,5-benzodiazepines of formula (I) is disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein the substituents have the meanings given in claim 1, and agronomically tolerable salts, isomers and enantiomer of those compounds, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of compound of formula (1). The invention further relates to the previously unknown compounds of formulas (5 and 6) as intermediates in the production of benzodiazepines of formula (1).

Abstract: This invention relates to new compounds selected from those of the general formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug form thereof: wherein D, E and G are N or CH, which serve as vasopressin agonists and are useful in treating disorders such as diabetes insipidus, nocturnal enuresis, nocturia, urinary incontinence, bleeding and coagulation disorders, and the inability to temporarily delay urination and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the synthesis of Midazolam I from a compound of formula II, using thermodynamic, basic workup conditions. Additional steps to isolate the pure bulk product follow.

Abstract: 2,3-Benzodiazepines of formula (I), their stereoisomers and acid addition salts, wherein the variables have the meaning given in the specification, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them which are suitable for treating conditions associated with muscle spasms, epilepsy as well as acute and chronic forms of neurodegenerative diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I: or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof where, R1, R2, and W are defined herein. These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, Down Syndrome, sleep and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs and for enhancement of memory. Pharmaceutical compositions, including packaged pharmaceutical compositions, are further provided. Compounds of the invention are also useful as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue samples.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 mean hydrogen or different substituents; X means hydrogen or halogen; Y means C1-6 alkoxy or X and Y together mean —O—(CH2)n—O—; n means 1, 2 or 3; and A together with nitrogen forms a saturated or unsaturated five-member heterocycle which can contain between 1 and 3 nitrogen atoms and/or an oxygen atom and/or one or two carbonyl groups. Owing to their non-competitive inhibiting of the AMPA receptors, these compounds can be used as medicaments for treating diseases of the central nervous system.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions for the suppression, alleviation and prevention of the often chronic, severe and debilitating pain that can accompany inflammatory diseases and neuropathic insults, pain that is often unresponsive to conventional analgesic treatment. The preferred embodiments of the present invention further relate to methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions using benzodiazepine derivatives that provide suppression, alleviation and prevention of neuropathic pain, migraine-related pain and inflammatory pain with reduced sedative and ataxic side effects.