Abstract: Condensed diazepinones of general formula I ##STR1## in which]B represents one of the divalent groups ##STR2## X is a .dbd.CH-- group or a nitrogen atom,R represents a lower alkyl radical, which may optionally be further substituted by a phenyl optionally carrying halogen, methyl or methoxy,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represent hydrogen, halogen or lower alkyl,R.sup.6 is hydrogen, chlorine or methyl,R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 denote lower alkyl, R.sup.8 also additionally denotes halogen, andm, n, o and p represent the numbers 0, 1, 2 or 3 with the following limitations: the sum of m+n and the sum of o+p each denote the numbers 1, 2 or 3, the sum of n+o and the sum of m+p each denote the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein, however, the sum of m+n+o+p must always be greater than 2, andA.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3 and A.sup.4 denote hydrogen, or, for the case where m, n, o and p each denote the number 1, A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 together or A.sup.3 and A.sup.

Abstract: New diazepinones of formula I ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein, which compounds exhibit favorable effects on heart rate and in view of the absence of inhibitory effects on gastric acid secretion and salivation and the absence of mydriatic effects, are suitable as vagal pacemakers for the treatment of bradycardia and bradyarrhythmia in human and veterinary medicine.

Abstract: Imidazo-[1,2-a]piperazines, inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase, having the following general structure ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-triazolo-1,4-diazepino-2-carboxylic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl which can optionally be substituted by halogen, preferably Cl or Br, or by hydroxy, cyclopropyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently, represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or the two groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom represent a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which optionally contains a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom as a further heteroatom, the second nitrogen atom optionally being substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably a methyl group;R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 4,5,7,8-tetrahydro-6H-thiazolo[5,4-d]azepines of general formula II ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein below, which compounds have valuable pharmacological properties, namely selective effects on the dopaminergic system which are achieved by stimulating (predominantly D2) dopamine receptors.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted bis(4-aminophenyl)-sulfones of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; group,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl,R.sub.3 is nitrile, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl, di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 N-cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3, di alkylaminocarbonyl alkoxy, alkylaminosulfonyl, di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminono, diC.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminosulfonyl, hydroxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylcarbonyl, amino C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groupor, when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen, R.sub.3 can be hydroxy, hydroxycarbonyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 aminocarbonylalkoxy;or, when R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 cycloalkyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a meso-lactide having a melting point of 52.8.degree. C., processes for its preparation, and its use in the preparation of resorbable polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: New pharmacologically active heterocyclic derivatives as muscarinic receptor blocking agents, useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, of the following formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow.