Abstract: 6-Substituted pyrazolo[3,4 -d]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for effecting c-GMP-phosphodiesterase inhibition and for treating heart failure and/or hypertension.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## contained in aqueous compositions and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinZ=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-4;n is 1-5;m is 1-15;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl.

Abstract: 2--R.sub.2 --R.sub.4 -substituted-3--R.sub.3 --CO--1--[(C-attached-N-heteryl)-(Alk).sub.n ]--1H-indoles useful as analgesic, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory or anti-glaucoma agents.

Abstract: Novel 6-heterocyclyl-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones, useful in treating cardiovascular disease, are prepared by reacting a 5-amino-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide with heterocyclyl-carboxaldehyde or by reacting a 5-amino-1H-pyrazole-4-carbonitrile with a heterocyclylcarboxamidine, followed by diazotization and hydrolysis of the resulting 4-amino-6-heterocyclyl-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising iodophenoxy alkanes and iodophenyl ethers as the x-ray producing agents in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable clay in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of x-ray diagnostic imaging the blood pool and/or lymph system of a mammal comprising administering a contrast effective amount of a particulate iodinated aroyloxy ester contrast agent having the structure: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 3 to 20; R.sup.1 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl or acetamidoalkyl;R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy, acylamino, acetamidoalkyl, --COO-alkyl, --COO-aryl, --COO-aralkyl, cyano, sulfonyl, carboxamido or sulfonamido;R.sup.5 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, halogen, hydroxy, acylamino, acetamidoalkyl, cyano, sulfonyl, carboxamido or sulfonamido;R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl; andR.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are independently H or --COR.sup.6.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising iodophenoxy alkylene ethers and pharmaceutically acceptable clays in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein (Z--COO is the residue of an iodinated aromatic acid; n is an integer from 0 to 20;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy, acylamino, acetamidoalkyl, acetamidoaryl, --COO-alkyl, --COO-aryl, --COO-aralkyl, --CO-alkyl, --CO-aryl, --CO-heterocyclyl, cyano or heterocyclyl;R.sup.5 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, heterocyclyl, or a Z-CO.sub.2 -CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 (CR.sup.3 R.sup.4).sub.n group, wherein Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and n are as defined above, m is an integer from 0 to 10, p is an integer from 0 to 10, and m+p.gtoreq.1 are useful as contrast agents in x-ray imaging compositions and methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## contained in aqueous compositions and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract wherein ##STR2## Z=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy;n=1-5;y=0-4; andw=1-4in an aqueous pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein Z--COO).sub.m is the residue of a polyiodinated aromatic acid; m is 1, 2, 3 or 4;n is an integer from 1 to 20;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aryloxy;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy or acylamino; andR.sup.5 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxyalkyl or acetamidoalkyl;are useful as contrast agents in x-ray imaging compositions and methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, ##STR2## or halo-lower-alkyl; each of which may be optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy;(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H or lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-4;n is 1-4;m is 1-15;p is 1-20; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl;in an aqueous, pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprising a cellulose derivative.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising an x-ray producing agent of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof ##STR1## wherein R is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, unsaturated allyl or halo-lower-alkyl, each of which may be optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl; (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H, lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;n is 2-5;m is 2-5;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl;in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprising a cellulose derivative.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## Z is H, halo, C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or halo-lower-alkyl, each of which may be optionally substituted with lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy;n is 1-5;y is 0-4; andw is 1-4;in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprising a cellulose derivative.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein (Z--COO is the residue of an iodinated aromatic acid; n is an integer from 0 to 6;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aryloxy;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy or acylamino;Q represents the atoms necessary to complete a carbocyclic or heterocyclic unsaturated mono- or bicyclic aromatic ring; andR.sup.5 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogen, hydroxy, amino, acylamino, alkoxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl, acetamidoalkyl, COO-alkyl, cyano, carboxamido, sulfonate, sulfonamido, ureido, or carbamyl are useful as contrast agents in x-ray imaging compositions and methods.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinX= ##STR2## Z=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy,n is 1-5;y is 0-4; andw is 1-4.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.dbd.H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, cyano, wherein thealkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R.dbd.C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, ##STR2## or halo-lower-alkyl; each of which may be optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p -(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C-Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H, or lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-4;n is [1-5]1-4;m is 1-15;p is 1-20; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, these compounds are useful as X-ray contrast agents or aryl-lower alkyl.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein (Z)--COO is the residue of an iodinated aromatic acid; M is H, a cation, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--.sub.m H, and --CH.sub.2 CH(OH)O--.sub.p H;m is an integer from 1 to 150;p is an integer from 1 to 50; andL is one or more divalent linking groups selected from alkylene, cycloalkylene, arylene, arylenealkylene, and alkylenearylene are particularly useful as wetting agents in x-ray imaging compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract wherein ##STR2## Z=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy,n is 1-5;y is 0-4; andw is 1-4.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinR=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, unsaturated allyl or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H, lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;n is 1-5;m is 1-5;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl.

Abstract: Compounds having the structure ##STR1## wherein (Z--COO is the residue of an iodinated aromatic acid;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or aralkyl; andR.sup.3 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, cyano, sulfonate, carboxamido, sulfonamido, CO.sub.2 -alkyl, CO.sub.2 -aryl or CO.sub.2 -aralkyl;are useful as contrast agents in x-ray imaging compositions and methods.