Abstract: This invention relates to mutual prodrugs of amlodipine and atorvastatin and to pharmaceutical compositions thereof. This invention also relates to methods of treating angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, and hypertension and hyperlipidemia in a mammal using those prodrugs and compositions. This invention also relates to methods of managing cardiac risk in a mammal, including humans, presenting with symptoms of cardiac risk by administering those prodrugs and compositions.

Abstract: 2-Guanidino-4-arylthiazole compounds of the formula ##STR1## a pharmaceutically acceptable cationic or acid addition salt thereof whereinR.sup.1 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or certain optionally substituted aralkyl groups;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, andAr is certain optionally substituted pyrrolyl or indolyl groups; method for their use in treatment of gastric ulcers, by inhibition of parietal cell H.sup.+ /K.sup.+ ATPase, and antiinflammatory conditions in combination with piroxicam, for use in mammals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen; R.sup.2 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.15) alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.15)alkenyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.20)-phenylalkyl, or substituted (C.sub.7 -C.sub.20)phenylalkyl wherein the substituents on the substituted phenyl and substituted phenylalkyl are independently one or two of fluoro, chloro, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, and trifluoromethyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a pyrrolodinyl, substituted pyrrolidinyl, piperidyl or substituted piperidyl group, wherein the substituents on said substituted pyrrolidinyl and piperidyl groups are independently one of (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, phenyl, and (C.sub.7 -C.sub.9)phenylalkyl; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.9)phenylalkyl, or substituted (C.sub.7 -C.sub.

Abstract: 2-Amino-4-substituted-5-(hydroxy or alkoxy)pyrimidines, which may be 6-substituted, and derivatives thereof are inhibitors of leukotriene synthesis and are therefore useful for the treatment of pulmonary, inflammatory, allergic and cardiovascular diseases. The compounds are also cytoprotective and therefore useful in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders in a patient which comprises administering to the patient a gastric anti-secretory effective amount of a 2-amino-5-hydroxy-4-methylpyrimidine or a substituted amino derivative thereof, optionally in admixture with an additional gastric anti-secretory agent.

Abstract: An improved antiinflammatory composition and method of treating inflammation which employs a combination of an antiinflammatory agent (e.g. indomethacin or an oxicam) with a histamine-H.sub.2 antagonist selected from the group consisting of 2-guanidino-4-(4-imidazolyl)thiazole, 2-guanidino-4-(2-methyl-4-imidazolyl )thiazole, 2-(N-benzyl-N'-guanidino)-4-(2-methyl-4-imidazolyl)thiazole, 2-(N-pentyl-N'-guanidino)-4-(2-methyl-4-imidazolyl)thiazole and 2-guanidino-4-[2-(hexylamino)-4-imidazolyl]thiazole.

Abstract: A series of 2-guanidino-4-heteroarylthiazoles, wherein the heteroaryl substituent is selected from thiazolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, and 2-alkyl, 2-amino and 2-carboxamido derivatives thereof, are disclosed. The novel compounds have activity as antisecretory agents and histamine H.sub.2 antagonists and are useful for the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds of this invention and a method of using the compounds in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the novel antisecretory compounds are also described.

Abstract: Novel 2-amino-5-hydroxy-4-methylpyrimidines and substituted amino derivatives thereof useful as inhibitors of leukotriene synthesis for the treatment of pulmonary, inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases, cancer and psoriasis. In addition these compounds are cytoprotective and therefore useful in the treatment of peptic ulcers. A process for the preparation of such active compounds by ring rearrangement of 2-amino-5-acetyloxazole, pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel active compounds and compositions containing these compounds in combination with other anti-inflammatory agents or gastric anti-secretory agents.

Abstract: A series of 2-guanidino-4-heteroarylthiazoles, wherein the heteroaryl substituent is selected from thiazolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, and 2-alkyl, 2-amino and 2-carboxamido derivatives thereof, are disclosed. The novel compounds have activity as antisecretory agents and histamine H.sub.2 antagonists and are useful for the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds of this invention and a method of using the compounds in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the novel antisecretory compounds are also described.

Abstract: A series of 2-guanidino-4-heteroarylthiazoles, wherein the heteroaryl substituent is selected from thiazolyl, triazolyl, imidazolyl, and 2-alkyl, 2-amino and 2-carboxamido derivatives thereof, are disclosed. The novel compounds have activity as antisecretory agents and histamine H.sub.2 antagonists and are useful for the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the novel compounds of this invention and a method of using the compounds in the treatment of gastric hyperacidity and peptic ulcers. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the novel antisecretory compounds are also described.

Abstract: p-Nitrophenyl 3-bromo-2,2-diethoxypropionate, useful in the synthesis of highly functionalized small molecules and heterocycles, including pyromeconic acid and 6-methylpyromeconic acid.

Abstract: Heretofore unavailable 2-guanidino-4-(2-substituted-amino-4-imidazolyl)thiazoles; a novel process therefor, also advantageous for the preparation of known antiulcer 2-guanidino-4-(2-substituted-amino-4-imidazolyl)thiazoles; intermediate compounds therefor; and a method for treatment of ulcers in mammals therewith.

Abstract: A series of 2-substituted-4-(4-imidazolyl)pyridines and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof as histamine H.sub.2 -receptor inhibitors for controlling gastric acidity.