Abstract: Synergistic combinations of nucleoside derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing said combinations and use of the combinations in the treatment of retroviral infections are disclosed.

Abstract: A microencapsulated pesticide formulation comprises non-encapsulated pesticide as well as encapsulated pesticide. The two pesticides may be the same or different, and typically a formulation of 25% permethrin has 20% permethrin inside the capsules and 5% outside.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment and prophylaxis of Pneumocystis carinii infections with 2-[4-(4-chlorophenyl)cyclohexyl-3-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl (including cycloalkyl) and aryl (wherein the alkyl or aryl group, which latter includes benzyl, is optionally substituted by one or more atoms or groups independently selected from halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and aryl), provided R.sup.3 benzyl or substituted benzyl when R.sup.4 =H;m is an integer of from 0 to 2;n is an integer of from 0 to 3;(W) is a group of formula (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) ##STR2## wherein Y is selected from oxygen, methylene and >N--R.sup.5, where R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or benzyl, Z and Z' are independently selected from >C.dbd.O, >C.dbd.

Abstract: Compositions for treating timber, especially timber to be exposed to the ground, comprising creosote and a compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein Z and Z.sup.1 are the same or different and are each halo, halophenyl or haloalkyl, X is hydrogen or cyano, and Y is hydrogen or a fluorine atom.The preferred pyrethroid is Permethrin.The compositions are unusually stable and have a prolonged protective action against termites, beetles, molluscs, woodworm and the like.

Abstract: A halogen-substituted diphenylsufide compound is disclosed which produce a large selective inhibition of serotonin uptake in brain. This compound is useful in the treatment of depression as well as anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders and alcoholism.

Abstract: A method of administering a liquid pharmaceutical formulation, particularly a surfactant formulation, to at least one lung of a subject in need of such treatment is disclosed. The method is carried out while the subject has a breathing tube extending through the subject's mouth and larynx, and while ventilating at least one lung of the subject through the breathing tube. The method comprises simultaneously administering the liquid pharmaceutical formulation down the breathing tube and into at least one lung of the subject and ventilating at least one lung of the subject through the breathing tube. The method may be performed on premature infants to combat respiratory distress syndrome.

Abstract: A method for treating or preventing a Pneumocystis carinii infection in a mammal by administering a certain naphthoquinone compound or physiologically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-substituted purine carbocyclic nucleosides and their use in medical therapy particularly in the treatment of HIV and HBV infections. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations and processes for the preparation of compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3'-substituted pyrimidine nucleoside and its use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of HIV infections. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sub.2 is carbonyl, hydroxymethylene, or methylene; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen or hydroxy;and salts thereof, provided that when R.sub.1 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 is carbonyl, R.sub.3 is not hydroxy, with processes for preparing same and with their use in medicine for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain 6-substituted 2',3'-dideoxypurine nucleosides and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof and their use in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations and processes for the production of the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain 2'-fluoro nucleosides and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof and their use in the treatment of HIV infections. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations and processes for the production of the compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: Novel antiprotozoal naphthoquinones having the general formula ##STR1## (wherein either R.sup.1 is hydrogen and R.sup.2 is selected from C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, aralkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl-C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, phenyl substituted by one or two groups selected from halogen and C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen and perhalo-C.sub.1-6 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are both C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl; and n is 0 or 1) and salt thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of protozoal diseases including malaria, theileriosis and coccidiosis. Various processes for preparing compounds of formula (I) are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors and new combinations comprising an antiviral compound, such as acyclovir, and a thiocarbonohydrazone ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor for the chemotherapeutic treatment of virus infections, espectially viruses of the herpes group.

Abstract: This invention describes the preparation and use of anticonvulsant agents. In particular, triazolopyridine compounds are described which have utility in the treatment of epilepsy in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the compound of formula (I) ##STR1## and its acid addition salts. The invention is also directed to the use of the compound of formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts as positive conotropic agents in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor and new combinations comprising an antiviral compound, such as acyclovir, and a thiocarbonohydrazone ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor for the chemotherapeutic treatment of virus infections, especiallly viruses of the herpes group.