Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 which may be the same or different, is e.g. a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a lower alkyl group, X is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or CH, Y is CH or a nitrogen atom, and A is e.g. a 1-substituted-4-piperidinyl group, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable anion-exchange product thereof or a hydrate thereof. The compounds of the present invention have chemokine receptor antagonism, and thus they are useful as treating agents for various diseases relating to chemokine, such as acute inflammatory diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, cancer, ischemic reflow disorder and/or arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: A class of compounds of formula (I) wherein Z, E, Q, T, U, V, W, M, R.sup.1, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are as defined herein; are selective agonists of 5-HT.sub.1 -like receptors, being potent agonists of the human 5-HT.sub.1D.alpha. receptor subtype whilst possessing at least a 10-fold selective affinity for the 5-HT.sub.1D.alpha. receptor subtype relative to the 5-HT.sub.1D.beta. subtype; they are therefore useful in the treatment and/or prevention of clinical conditions, in particular migraine and associated disorders, for which a subtype-selective agonist of 5-HT.sub.1D receptors is indicated, whilst eliciting fewer side-effects, notably adverse cardiovascular events, than those associated with non-subtype-selective 5-HT.sub.1D receptor agonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel peripheral vasodilating agents characterized by each containing as an active ingredient, a piperidine derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having excellent peripheral vasodilating activity.Said piperidine derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## (wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same as defined above.

Abstract: Novel aromatic bicyclic amines of formula (I) ##STR1## are useful in treating central nervous system disorders and cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac fibrillation.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I and II: ##STR1## wherein X is --O--, --S--, or --NR.sup.5 --;Y is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --NR.sup.5 --;B is --CH.sup.2 -- or --CO--;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently --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.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cl, or F;n is 1 or 2;W is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.O;R.sup.4 is 1-piperidinyl, 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --C(O)OC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C(O)O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: This application relates to novel compounds of formula I (and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts), as defined herein, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula I, and the use of the compounds of formula I as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain heterocyclic compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, which are useful for sensitizing multidrug-resistant tumor cells to anticancer agents and multidrug resistant forms of malaria, tuberculosis, leishmania and amoebic dysentery to chemotherapeutants. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are also inhibitors of the active drug transport capability of P-glycoprotein which is encoded by the human MDR1 gene, as well as of certain other related ATP-binding-cassette transporters from eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms (e.g., pfmdr from Plasmodium falciprum, and murine mdr1 and mdr3 gene products).

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, ##STR1## in which X.sub.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --X.sub.2 and the aromatic carbon atoms to which they are attached form a 5-7 membered ring,wherein:one of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is O, S or CH.sub.2 and the other is CH.sub.2 ;x is 1, 2 or 3;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, amino, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, nitro, amino or C.sub.1-6 alkylthio;R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or amino;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;Y is O or NH;Z is of sub-formula (a), (b) or (c): ##STR2## wherein n.sup.1 is 1, 2, 3 or 4; n.sup.2 is 1 or 2; n.sup.3 is 2, 3, 4 or 5;q is 0, 1, 2 or 3; p is 0, 0 or 2; m is 0, 1 or 2;R.sub.a is hydrogen or a lipophilic group, such as C.sub.1-12 alkyl or aralkyl; orR.sub.a is (CH.sub.2).sub.r --R.sub.10 wherein r is 2 or 3 and R.sub.10 is selected from cyano, hydroxyl, C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein ring A, ring B, ring D, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6,R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13, E, G, X and P are as defined below. The compounds of formula I are cholinesterase inhibitors and are useful in enhancing memory in patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula ##STR1## the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or aryl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen; optionally substituted C.sub.1-12 alkyl; C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl; C.sub.2-8 alkenyl, optionally substituted pyrrolidinyl or aryl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl or aryl; Het is an optionally substituted unsaturated heterocycle selected from imidazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl and pyridinyl; ##STR2## is an optionally substituted unsaturated mono- or bicyclic heterocycle; and aryl is optionally substituted phenyl. The present invention also relates to processes for their preparation and compositions comprising said new compounds, as well as their use as a medicine.

Abstract: The invention provides benzothiophene compounds, formulations, and methods of inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, and cardiovascular-related pathological conditions including hyperlipidemia, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

Abstract: A method of increasing sphincter competence 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, hexamethyleneimino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.Also encompassed by the invention is a method of inhibiting urinary or fecal incontinence, or gastroesophageal disease or its symptoms, which includes administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula 1.

Abstract: A thiopyran derivative represented by the following formula (I) or (I'), or the salt thereof. ##STR1## wherein A is S or --CH.dbd.CH--; the dotted line indicates that the bond may be either present or absent; Z and Z' are typically ##STR2## L is an ethylene or trimethylene group; Y is CH or N; n is 2; B is a carbonyl group; m is 0 or 1; D is a phenyl group; and E.sub.1 and E.sub.2 are hydrogen atoms. These compounds exhibit a strong serotonin-2 blocking action and highly safe. Some compounds also exhibit an .alpha..sub.1 -blocking action and therefore are useful as an antihypertensive agent with less side effects. Thus, the thiopyran derivatives are useful as drugs for the treatment of circulatory diseases in general such as hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disturbance, and peripheral circulatory disturbance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to intermediates and processes for preparing benzothiophenes.

Abstract: A compound of the chemical formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt: ##STR1## wherein Y is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene; Z is a valence bond or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene; R.sup.1 is substituted or unsubstituted aryl (e.g., phenyl and naphthyl) or heteroaryl (e.g., thienyl and furyl); R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or the like; R.sup.4 is substituted or unsubstituted benzyl or the like. Typical examples are (2S*,3S*,4R*,5R*)-4-Carboxy-3-[N-(5-Isopropyl-2-methoxy-benzyl)amino]-5-me thyl-2-phenylpyrrolidine and (2S*,3S*,5S*)-5-Carboxy-3-[N-(2-methoxy-5-trifluoromethoxybenzyl)amino]-2- phenylpiperidine. The novel substituted azaheterocyclecarboxylic acids in this invention have excellent substance P antagonistic activity and are thus useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, central nervous system disorders, allergy, inflammatory diseases, asthma, pain, emesis or migraine in mammals, especially humans.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which inhibit microsomal triglyceride transfer protein and thus are useful for lowering serum lipids and treating atherosclerosis and related diseases. The compounds have the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.7, Q, X and Y are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.1a, R.sup.2, R.sup.2a, p, r and s are as defined in the detailed part of the present description or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation as well as their use for treatment of indications caused by or related to secretion and circulation of insulin antagonising peptides.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X--Y, A, Z and Z' are as defined in the description, in the form of the cis or trans isomers each in racemic or optically active form, and acid addition salts thereof, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system or of manifestations of pain.

Abstract: This invention is related to novel benzothiophene compounds of formula I: ##STR1## where R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X and m are as defined in the specification, which are useful for the inhibition of the various medical conditions associated with postmenopausal syndrome, as well as estrogen dependent diseases including cancer of the breast, uterus, and cervix. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical formulations of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: This invention concerns the compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereoisomeric forms thereof, wherein n is zero to 6; p and q are zero to 4; r is zero to 5; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently are hydrogen; optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl; halomethylcarbonyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a morpholinyl ring or an optionally substituted heterocycle; each R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently are halo, cyano, hydroxy, halomethyl, halomethoxy, carboxyl, nitro, amino, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonylamino, aminosulfonyl, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)aminosulfonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl; each R.sup.5 independently is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, cyano or halomethyl; X is CR.sup.6 R.sup.7, NR.sup.8, O, S, S(.dbd.O) or S(.dbd.O).sub.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds and a method for the inhibition of serotonin reuptake in mammals.

Abstract: The instant invention provides intermediates and processes for the preparation of compounds of formula IV ##STR1## wherein: n is 0, 1, or 2;R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;X.sup.1 is hydrogen, cyano, 4-hydroxybenzoyl, 4-halobenzoyl, or 4-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)benzoyl;Y is NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, 4-hydroxyphenyl, or 4-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy)phenyl;and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.

Abstract: Piperidine compounds having the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is (a) a group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, phenylalkyl or diphenylalkyl linked to the piperidyl N-atom through an at least 2-membered spacer group; or (b) a group having general formula (II), ##STR2## wherein X is CHR.sup.10, O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 or NR.sup.10, Z.sup.1 is CH.sub.2, O, or S; Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 are independently (CH.sub.2).sub.n, n being 0 or 1, O or S or Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 may together represent a group --CH.dbd.CH--; or when Z.sup.3 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n wherein n is 0, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 may together represent a 3-membered divalent group; show potent sigma receptor activity. Furthermore they show effect in animal models indicative of anxiolytic properties.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each independently represent hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or substituted aryl; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, alkoxy, optionally substituted aryloxy, optionally substituted benzyloxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino, halo, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, nitro, alkyl, carboxy, carbalkoxy, carbamoyl, alkylcarbamoyl, or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together represent methylenedioxy, carbonyldioxy or carbonyldiamino; X represents a hydroxy or an alkoxy group wherein the alkyl group may be substituted or unsubstituted or X represents a group NR.sub.S R.sub.t wherein R.sub.S and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the regioselective alkylation of benzothiophenes.

Abstract: This application relates to the use as thrombin inhibitors, coagulation inhibitors and thromboembolic disorder agents of diamines of formula I as defined herein. It also provides novel compounds of formula I, processes and intermediates for their preparation, and pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R is C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, aryl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, said C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl being optionally substituted by fluoro, --COOH, --COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, adamantyl, aryl or het.sup.1, and said C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl being optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents each independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, hydroxy, fluoro, fluoro(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl and fluoro(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy;R.sup.1 is phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, thienyl, benzothienyl or indolyl, each optionally substituted by 1 or 2 substituents each independently selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, halo and trifluoromethyl;R.sup.2 represents various groups;X is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene; andX.sup.1 is a direct link or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylene.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical and organic chemistry and provides benzothiophene compounds, intermediates, formulations, and methods.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to chemical processes for preparing 2-aryl-6-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-aminoethoxyl)benzoyl]benzoyl]benzo[b]-thiophenes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, and Q.sup.4 have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists of SP and NKA are useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: The invention provides benzo[b]thiophene compounds, formulations, and methods of inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, and cardiovascular-related pathological conditions including hyperlipidemia and related cardiovascular pathologies.

Abstract: A method for alleviating the symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome comprising administering to a woman in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1a is --H or --OR.sup.7a in which R.sup.7a is --H or a hydroxy protecting group;R.sup.2a is --H, halo, or --OR.sup.8a in which R.sup.8a is --H or a hydroxy protecting group;R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidino, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidino, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;n is 2 or 3; andZ is --O--or --S--;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and further comprising administering to said woman an effective amount of estrogen.

Abstract: This invention relates to the fields of pharmaceutical and organic chemistry and provides novel phosphorous-containing benzothiophene compounds which are useful for the treatment of the various medical indications associated with post-menopausal syndrome, as well as estrogen dependent diseases including cancer of the breast, uterus and cervix. The present invention further relates to intermediate compounds and processes useful for preparing the pharmaceutically active compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonate and carbamate 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: The preparation of benzo[b]thiophenes by the acylation of alkoxy protected starting materials followed by demethylation using essentially odorless thiol compounds are provided herewith. Demethylation may be carried out in the same reaction vessel without isolation of the acylated, protected material.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein G, J, L, M, m and D have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists of neurokinin A and useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: The invention provides benzothiophene compounds, formulations, and methods of inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, and cardiovascular-related pathological conditions, including hyperlipidemia, and estrogen-dependent cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; pharmaceutical formulations containing a compound of formula I, and methods of using a compound of formula I for the inhibition of bone loss or bone resorption and for treatment of cardiovascular-related pathological conditions.

Abstract: A method for alleviating the symptoms of post-menopausal syndrome comprising administering to a woman in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of formula I whereinR.sup.1a is --H or --OR.sup.7a in which R.sup.7a is --H or a hydroxy protecting group;R.sup.2a is --H, halo, or --OR.sup.8a in which R.sup.8a is --H or a hydroxy protecting group;R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidino, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidino, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;n is 2 or 3; andZ is --O-- or --S--;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and further comprising administering to said woman an effective amount of progestin.

Abstract: A thiopyran derivative represented by the following formula (I) or (I'), or the salt thereof. ##STR1## wherein A is S or --CH.dbd.CH--; the dotted line indicates that the bond may be either present or absent; Z and Z' are typically ##STR2## L is an ethylene or trimethylene group; Y is CH or N; n is 2; B is a carbonyl group; m is 0 or 1; D is a phenyl group; and E.sub.1 and E.sub.2 are hydrogen atoms. These compounds exhibit a strong serotonin-2 blocking action and highly safe. Some compounds also exhibit an .alpha..sub.1 -blocking action and therefore are useful as an antihypertensive agent with less side effects. Thus, the thiopyran derivatives are useful as drugs for the treatment of circulatory diseases in general such as hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disturbance, and peripheral circulatory disturbance.

Abstract: This invention describes methods of treating conditions associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y which comprises administering an obesity protein. This invention also describes methods of treating conditions associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y which comprises administering an obesity protein in combination with a neuropeptide Y antagonist. This invention demonstrates that the obesity protein acts by reducing the production of neuropeptide Y by the hypothalamus.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R1.dbd.(cyclo)alk(en)yl, aralkyl, alkyl(oxy)carbonyl, CONH2, etc.; R2.dbd.H, (cyclo)alk(en)yl, aralkyl, etc.; R3-R5.dbd.H, halo, alkyl, alkoxy, etc.; R6,R7.dbd.H, alkyl; R6R7.dbd.atoms to complete a ring; R8,R9.dbd.groups cited for R2, 2-oxoimidazolidinoalkyl, etc.; NR8R9=heterocyclyl; 1 of X,Y=CH2 and the other.dbd.CH2, O, S were prepd. Thus, 1-indancarboxylic acid was converted in 5 steps to 1-(N,N-dipropylaminomethyl)-6-formylaminoindane oxalate which had ED50 of 0.0055.mu.M/kg s.c. in the 8--OH DPAT cue agonism test in rats.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1a is --H or --OR.sup.7a in which R.sup.7a is --H or a hydroxy protecting group;R.sup.2a is --H, halo, or --OR.sup.8a in which R.sup.8a is --H or a hydroxy protecting group;R.sup.

Abstract: New 2-aminoindan compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein: n, Ar, R, E, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, and X.sub.4 are as defined in the description, in the form of a racemic mixture and in the form of optical isomers, and physiologically-tolerable acid addition salts thereof. The products of the invention are useful as medicaments and exhibit selective binding affinity for the 5HT.sub.1B receptors.

Abstract: The instant invention provides improved processes for preparing benzothiophenes utilizing methanesulfonic acid.

Abstract: New N-arylpiperidine compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein: A, m, R, E, n and Ar are as defined in the description, the isomers thereof and the addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of disorders involving the serotininergic system.

Abstract: Novel compounds are provided which are inhibitors of MTP and thus are useful for lowering serum lipids and treating atherosclerosis and related diseases, and have the structure ##STR1## including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or prodrug esters thereof,A is ##STR2## where Z is N or CH, or where Z is ##STR3## or CH.sub.2 when --- is a single bond; Q is (1)--O--;(2)--S--; or ##STR4## B is: ##STR5## and wherein L.sup.1, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.3 ', R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.4, R.sup.4 ', R.sup.5, R.sup.5a, X, ##STR6## are as defined herein.

Abstract: Substituted piperazines and piperidines and derivatives thereof are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical composition of same, which are useful as central nervous system agents and are particularly useful as dopamine antagonists and antipsychotic agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds with nitrogen, sulfur or carbon linked basic side chains of formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyloxy, arylcarbonyloxy, aryloxycarbonyloxy, or alkylsulfonyloxy; O--SO.sub.2 --(C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), chloro, fluoro, or bromo; W is CHOH, C(O), or CH.sub.2 ; Y is --CH.sub.2 --, --NH--, --NMe--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkylamino-carbonyl, or arylcarbonyl, or together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, or a 5- or 6-membered imide or cyclic amide ring.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X-Y, A, Z and Z' are as defined in the description, in the form of the cis or trans isomers each in racemic or optically active form, and acid addition salts thereof, and medicinal products containing the same are useful in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system or of manifestations of pain.