Abstract: A compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein (a) n is from 1 to about 3;(b) X is selected from the group consisting of O, S, SO, or SO.sub.2 ;(c) Y is independently hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, or the Y's are bonded together to form an alkanyl ring having from 3 to about 7 atoms;(d) Z is hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from 3 to about 10 atoms other than hydrogen;(e) W is hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl, aryl, hydroxy or alkoxy; and(f) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or straight, branched or cyclic alkyl having from one to 10 carbon atoms, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, hydroxy, or alkoxy; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are bonded together to form a ring having from from 3 to about 7 atoms wherein one to three atoms may be heteroatoms.pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating inflammation or pain using such compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula ##STR1## are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering a compound of the Formula 1.0 to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-substituted azaheterocyclic carboxylic acids and esters thereof in which a substituted alkyl chain forms part of the N-substituent 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.

Abstract: Compounds that specifically bind to the human alpha1a adrenergic receptor, including compounds effective to reduce symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy include compounds of formula: ##STR1## wherein: Ar1 and Ar2 can be independantly aromatic, heteroaromatic, or condensed heteroaromatic unsubstituted or substituted with amino, alkoxy, sulfonamido, alkyl, heteroalkyl, halo;m is 0 or 1;n is 0, 1, or 2;het is an aromatic or nonaromatic heterocyclic ring, substituted with alkyl, halo, or alkoxy substituents; andX is a branched or straight chain aliphatic or halogen substituent.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## exemplified by formulae (Ia) and (Ib) ##STR2## are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of disorders associated with the presence of an excess of tachykinins such as pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis and post herpetic neuralgia.

Abstract: Piperidine compounds having the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is 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. Accordingly they are useful as medicines for the treatment of anxiety, psychosis, epilepsy, convulsion, movement disorders, motor disturbances, amnesia, cerebrovascular diseases, senile demential of the Alzheimer type or Parkinson's disease.

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: 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: Described are novel reversible photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds, examples of which are compounds having certain substituents at the 5 and 6-positions of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran and at the 2-position of the pyran ring, e.g., 2,2-bis(4-methoxy phenyl)-5-methoxycarbonyl-6-morpholino-2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran. Certain substituents may also be present at the number 7, 8, 9 or 10 carbon atoms of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline) type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Compounds having both calcium antagonist and antioxidant activity are disclosed. The compounds are useful in preventing or alleviating damage to tissues at the cellular level. Methods of treatment which employ these properties of the compounds and corresponding pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: 1-Acylpiperidine compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, heteroaralkyl, aroyl, heteroaroyl, cycloalkylcarbonyl, aralkanoyl, heteroarylalkanoyl, aralkoxycarbonyl or arylcarbamoyl radical or the acyl radical of an .alpha.-amino acid which is optionally N-substituted by lower alkanoyl or carbamoyl-lower-alkanoyl, R.sub.2 is cycloalkyl or an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, carbamoyl or an alkanoyl or alkenoyl radical which is optionally substituted by carboxyl or esterified or amidated carboxyl, R.sub.4 is an optionally substituted aryl or optionally partially hydrogenated heteroaryl radical, X.sub.1 is methylene, ethylene, a direct linkage, an optionally ketalized carbonyl group or an optionally etherified hydroxymethylene group, X.sub.2 is alkylene, carbonyl or a direct linkage, and X.sub.

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: Aminocyclohexylester compounds, including thioesters, are disclosed. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated in compositions and kits. The present invention also discloses a variety of in vitro and in vivo uses for the compounds and compositions, including the blockade of ion channels and the treatment of arrhythmias.

Abstract: A novel carboxylic acid compound having a condensed ring, which is represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutical composition thereof and pharmaceutical use thereof. The novel carboxylic acid compound having a condensed ring and pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof of the present invention have superior GPIIb/IIIa antagonism in mammals inclusive of human; can be administered orally; have long life in blood and low toxicity; and show less side-effects. Accordingly, they are extremely useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of thrombotic diseases and other diseases.

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: The present invention is directed to chemical processes for preparing 2-aryl-6-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-aminoethoxy)benzoyl]benzo[b]thiophenes. The present invention is also directed to crystalline solvates and a non-solvated crystalline form of 6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-[4-(2-piperidinoethoxy)benzoyl]benzo[b]thi ophene hydrochloride, as well as processes for their preparation.

Abstract: An anticoagulant agent which comprises, as an active ingredient, an aromatic amidine derivative represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein the group represented by ##STR2## is a group selected from indolyl, benzofuranyl, benzothienyl, benzimidazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl and indanyl; X is a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a carbonyl group; and Y is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic moiety or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety optionally having a substituent group, an amino group optionally having a substituent group or an aminoalkyl group optionally having a substituent group.The inventive compound has a high anticoagulant capacity based on its excellent FXa inhibition activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes for preparing 2-substituted benzo[b]thiophene compounds, some of which are useful as intermediates for preparing pharmaceutically-active compounds and others which are useful, inter alia, for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

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: The present invention is directed to new processes for the synthesis of 2-aryl benzo[b]thiophenes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the synthesis of 2-arylbenzo[b]thiophenes.

Abstract: A class of substituted imidazole, triazole and tetrazole derivatives are selective agonists of 5-HT.sub.1 -like receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of clinical conditions, in particular migraine and associated disorders, for which a selective agonist of these receptors is indicated.

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: A compound of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Also provided by the invention are methods of use of the above compounds, and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds identified as 3-substituted piperidines of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, A, X, and Y 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 these compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A,B,D,E,Y are as defined in the specification, are disclosed for use in inhibiting the binding of fibrinogen to blood platelets and for inhibiting the aggregation of blood platelets.

Abstract: A group of 2-amino-3-aroyl-benzo[.beta.]thiophenes are prepared by treating an aldehyde with an anion of dimethylamino thioformamide, cyclizing the .alpha.-hydroxy thioamide, and subsequently acylating the benzo[.beta.]thiophene to yield the 2-amino-3-aryl derivative. These compounds may be treated with suitable phenyl Grignard reagents, and after deprotection, yield 6 -hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl )-3-[4-(2 -piperidinoethoxy)benzoyl]benzo[.beta.]thiophene.

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: 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 for modulating calcium channels, increasing the density of calcium channels in vascular and cardiac tissue with no changes in inotropic or pressor response, comprising administering to a warm-blooded animal in need thereof a pharmaceutically-effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, --CO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --CH.sub.2 Ar, --CO--Ar, wherein Ar is phenyl or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethylenemino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein L, M, R, T and X are set forth in the description, as well as hydrates or solvates thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced platelet aggregation and clotting of fibrinogen in plasma, are described. The compounds of formula I are prepared by amidination or, depending on whether L is NH or O, by amide formation or esterification.

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: HIV protease inhibitors containing hydroxypyrrolidine or hydroxypiperidine with one or more basic amines are 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, 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: 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 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 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 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: Novel imino ether compounds, processes for their production and methods for their use are provided. These novel imino ether compounds are particularly useful as light stabilizers for polymeric compositions, particularly for lacquer coating compositions.

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: 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: 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: A group of 2-amino-3-aroyl-benzo[.beta.]thiophenes are prepared by treating an aldehyde with an anion of dimethylamino thioformamide, cyclizing the .alpha.-hydroxy thioamide, and subsequently acylating the benzo[.beta.]thiophene to yield the 2-amino-3-aryl derivative. These compounds may be treated with suitable phenyl Grignard reagents, and after deprotection, yield 6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-[4-(2-piperidinoethoxy)benzoyl]benzo[.beta .]thiophene.