Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating, inhibiting the proliferation of, reducing the size of, or eradicating malignant neoplasms in a mammal in need thereof which comprises administering an antineoplastic amount of rapamycin to said mammal. In particular, rapamycin is useful in treating, inhibiting the proliferation of, reducing the size of, or eradicating malignant mammary and skin carcinomas, and central nervous system neoplasms.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are N-naphthoylglycine derivatives having aldose reductase inhibiting activity. The derivatives are useful for treating, diabetic complications.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are N-naphthoylglycine derivatives having aldose reductase inhibiting activity. The derivatives are useful for treating diabetic complications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new aldose reductase inhibitors of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 5 and X is a chalcogen, and methods of preparation. The derivatives are useful for treating or preventing diabetic complications.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are N-naphthoylglycine derivatives having aldose reductase inhibiting activity. The derivatives are useful for treating diabetic complications.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are N-naphthoylglycine derivatives having aldose reductase inhibiting activity. The derivatives are useful for treating diabetic complications.

Abstract: 1,2,3,7,8,12b-Hexahydrobenzo[6,7]cyclohepta[1,2,3-de]isoquinoline derivatives, characterized by having two adjacent oxy substituents at positions 4 and 5 or at positions 5 and 6, are disclosed. Thus, the substituent at position 5 is lower alkoxy or hydroxy and the substituents at positions 4 and 6 are different and are hydrogen or hydroxy. The derivatives are neuroleptic agents, free of extrapyramidal side effects. Methods for the preparation and for the use of the derivatives also are disclosed.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1,R.sup.2,R.sup.3,R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each is hydrogen or lower alkyl, therapeutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation, methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds exhibit dopamine-receptor stimulating activity in a mammal and are useful for treating hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, impotence, Parkinsonism, diabetes, acromegaly, hypertension and other central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: A process and intermediates for preparing 6-(lower alkoxy)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1-naphthalenecarboxylic acid derivatives are disclosed. The derivatives are useful for preparing aldose reductase inhibitors. With reference to the process, 1,1,1-trifluoro-5-(2-methylphenyl)-2,3-pentadione 3-oxime is cyclized to give a key intermediate 3,4-dihydro-1-hydroxy-5-methyl-1-(trifluoromethyl)-2(1H)-naphthalenone oxime; and 3,4-dihydro-1-hydroxy-5-methyl-1-(trifluoromethyl)-2(1H)-naphthalenone is aromatized to 5-methyl-1-(trifluoromethyl)-2-naphthalenol with a dehydrating agent.

Abstract: The invention discloses novel 4H-imidazo[2,3-c]pyrido[2,3-e][1,4]oxazine derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for using the compounds. The compounds of this invention are useful in the treatment of anaphylactic reactions and allergic conditions in a mammal.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each is hydrogen or lower alkyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form an alkylene of the formula (CH.sub.2).sub.n wherein n is an integer from 4 to 6, therapeutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation, methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds exhibit dopamine-receptor stimulating activity in a mammal and are useful for treating hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, impotence, Parkinsonism, diabetes, acromegaly, hypertension and other central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: 2-(1-Piperazinyl)-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one derivatives, therapeutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation, methods of using the derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions of the derivatives are disclosed. The derivatives exhibit dopamine-receptor stimulating activity in a mammal and are useful for treating hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, impotence, Parkinsonism, diabetes, acromegaly, hypertension and other central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: 2-(4-Hydroxyalkyl-1-piperazinyl)-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one derivatives, therapeutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation, methods of using the derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions of the derivatives are disclosed. The derivatives exhibit dopamine-receptor stimulating activity in a mammal and are useful for treating hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, impotence, Parkinsonism, diabetes, acromegaly, hypertension and other central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: 2-(4-Substituted alkyl-1-piperazinyl)-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one derivatives, therapeutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation, methods of using the derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions of the derivatives are disclosed. The derivatives exhibit dopamine-receptor stimulating activity in a mammal and are useful for treating hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, impotence, Parkinsonism, diabetes, acromegaly, hypertension and other central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: A .beta.-adrenoceptor antagonist, which does not penetrate or penetrates poorly the brain, is combined with subtherapeutic doses of an anxiolytic agent, such as diazepam, to give a method, and pharmaceutical or veterinary composition, for treating anxiety, stress or aggressivity without deleterious side effects associated with the central nervous system.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each is hydrogen or lower alkyl, therapeutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, processes for their preparation, methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds exhibit dopamine-receptor stimulating activity in a mammal and are useful for treating hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, impotence, Parkinsonism, diabetes, acromegaly, hypertension and other central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are N-[(2-naphthalenyl)thioxomethyl]glycine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkyl and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halo or trifluoromethyl. The derivatives have aldose reductase inhibiting activity and are useful for treating diabetic complications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new aldose reductase inhibitors of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is lower alkyl; R.sup.2 is halo and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each is a substituent at positions 3, 4, 5 or 6 of the naphthalene ring selected from the group consisting of lower alkoxy, trihalomethyl, and halo; and R.sup.4 is lower alkyl. The derivatives are useful for treating or preventing diabetic complications.

Abstract: Disclosed are new methods of using 1-(4-chlorobenzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indole-3-acetic acid, or a therapeutically acceptable salt thereof with an organic or inorganic base for the treatment of complications associated with diabetes mellitus. The compound inhibits lens aldose reductase in a diabetic mammal.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are N-naphthoylglycine derivatives having aldose reductase inhibiting activity. The derivatives are useful for treating diabetic complications.