Deuterated fezolinetant (R)-(4-fluorophenyl)-(8-methyl-3-(3-(methyl-d3)-1,2,4-thiadiazol-5-yl)-5,6-dihydro-[1,2,4]trizolo[4,3-a]pyrazin-7(8H)-yl)methanone:

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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, as an NK-3 antagonist. Also, methods of modulating NK-3 receptor activity including administering an effective amount of the compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Additionally, a process for manufacturing the compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

The present invention relates to sustained release formulations comprising as active ingredient octreotide or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof and two or more different polylactide-coglycolide polymers (PLGAs).

Described herein are compounds that are somatostatin modulators, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders that would benefit from modulation of somatostatin activity.

The present invention is directed to a new kind of medicinal value or health care function of Eurycoma longifolia extracts, particularly in the treatment or alleviation symptoms and/or conditions associated to hormonal imbalance in females, including menopause and its related symptoms. In one aspect, the present invention discloses the use of a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Eurycoma longifolia extract in the manufacture of a medicament for the alleviation of symptoms and/or conditions associated to hormonal imbalance in females, including menopause and its related symptoms. The alleviation of the symptoms and/or conditions according to the present invention is characterised by inducing a change in the hormonal contents of estrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Also disclosed is the use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising the therapeutically effective amount of Eurycoma longifolia extract.

The present invention is directed to a new kind of medicinal value or health care function of Eurycoma longifolia extracts, particularly in the treatment or alleviation symptoms and/or conditions associated to hormonal imbalance in females, including menopause and its related symptoms. In one aspect, the present invention discloses the use of a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of Eurycoma longifolia extract in the manufacture of a medicament for the alleviation of symptoms and/or conditions associated to hormonal imbalance in females, including menopause and its related symptoms. The alleviation of the symptoms and/or conditions according to the present invention is characterised by inducing a change in the hormonal contents of estrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Also disclosed is the use of a pharmaceutical composition comprising the therapeutically effective amount of Eurycoma longifolia extract.

GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure:

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wherein R.sub.1a, R.sub.1b, R.sub.1c, R.sub.1d, R.sub.2, R.sub.2a, and A are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, esters, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.

Described herein are compounds that are somatostatin modulators, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders that would benefit from modulation of somatostatin activity.

A pharmaceutical composition and a food composition for preventing, alleviating or treating precocious puberty, which contain, as an active ingredient, a hot-water extract of Coicis Semen and Artemisia capillaris, which inhibits early ovary growth and the production of follicle-stimulating hormone. The composition contains a hot-water extract of Coicis Semen and Artemisia capillaris, which can inhibit early ovary growth and follicle stimulating hormone production, thereby preventing, alleviating or treating precocious puberty.

A pharmaceutical composition and a food composition for preventing, alleviating or treating precocious puberty, which contain, as an active ingredient, a hot-water extract of Coicis Semen and Artemisia capillaris, which inhibits early ovary growth and the production of follicle-stimulating hormone. The composition contains a hot-water extract of Coicis Semen and Artemisia capillaris, which can inhibit early ovary growth and follicle stimulating hormone production, thereby preventing, alleviating or treating precocious puberty.

The present invention provides 3-[2-fluoro-5-(2,3-difluoro-6-methoxybenzyl-oxy)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[3,4-d]pyrimidine-5-carboxylic acid choline salt having excellent solubility and storage stability.