Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds shown by the general formula ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful as medicament in particular as antagonist of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A).

Abstract: Novel phenylene derivatives shown by the general formula ##STR1## where A represents a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group or a phenoxy group, n represents an integer of 3 to 10, R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group, X.sub.1 represents --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CONH--, B represents ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, etc.), ##STR3## (wherein R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a lower alkoxy group), X.sub.2 represents --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, etc. and D represents a carboxy group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group or ##STR4## which are useful as drugs, particularly SRS-A(slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis) antagonist, i.e. they are useful as prophylaxis and treatment for various allergic diseases (e.g. bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria) or, ischemic heart diseases, inflammation, etc. induced by SRS-A.

Abstract: Novel phenylene derivatives shown by the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group or a phenoxy group, n represents an integer of 3 to 10, R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group, X.sub.1 represents --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CONH--, B represents ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen, atom, a nitro group, etc.), ##STR3## (wherein R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a lower alkoxy group), X.sub.2 represents --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, etc. and D represents a carboxy group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group or ##STR4## which are useful as drugs, particularly SRS-A (slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis) antagonist, i.e. they are useful as prophylaxis and treatment for various allergic diseases (e.g. bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria) or, ischemic heart diseases, inflammation, etc. induced by SRS-A.

Abstract: Novel phenylene derivatives shown by the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group or a phenoxy group, n represents an integer of 3 to 10, R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group, X.sub.1 represents --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CONH--, .circle.B represents ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, etc.), ##STR3## (wherein R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a lower alkoxy group), X.sub.2 represents --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, etc. and D represents a carboxy group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group or ##STR4## which are useful as drugs, particularly SRS-A (slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis) antagonist, i.e. they are useful as prophylaxis and treatment for various allergic diseases (e.g. bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria) or, ischemic heart diseases, inflammation, etc. induced by SRS-A.

Abstract: A saturated heterocyclic carboxamide derivative of the following general formula (I) and salts thereof which have platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonizing activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds structurally characterized by containing a specific heterocyclic group and by the presence of --CH.sub.2 --S-- directly bound to the specific heterocyclic group. These heterocyclic compounds are useful as medicines, particularly as antagonists of SRS-A (slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis).

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds shown by the general formula ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful as medicament in particular as antagonist of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis(SRS-A).

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds shown by the general formula ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful as medicament in particular as antagonist of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A).

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds structurally characterized by containing a specific heterocyclic group and by the presence of --CH.sub.2 --S-- directly bound to the specific heterocyclic group. These heterocyclic compounds are useful as medicines, particularly as antagonists of SRS-A (slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis).

Abstract: A catechol derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## The compounds of this invention are useful for the prophylaxis and treatment for various allergic diseases, ischemic heart diseases and inflammations caused by slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A), since the compounds inhibit very potently the formation and release of SRS-A.

Abstract: A novel 2-phenylimidazo[2,1-b]benzothiazole derivative shown by the following formula ##STR1## or a salt thereof which possesses an immunoregulatory action and is useful as an antiallergic agent, an antiasthmatic, and a suppressant of rejection at tissue transplantation and skin graft.

Abstract: Novel 2-phenylimidazo[2,1-b]benzothiazole compounds shown by general formula I ##STR1## and the salts thereof, a process of producing the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds.The compounds of this invention act on immune response, in particular, suppress a delayed type hypersensitivity reaction, and are useful as antiallergic agents, antirheumatics, therapeutic agents for autoimmune diseases, and suppressants of rejection at tissue transplantation and skin graft.

Abstract: A novel 2-hydroxyoxanilic acid derivative shown by the following formula ##STR1## or a salt thereof. This compound possesses an immunoregulatory action and is useful as an antiallergic agent, an antiasthmatic, an antirheumatic, a carcinostatic agent, a therapeutic agent for autoimmune disease, and a suppressant of rejection at the tissue transplantation and skin graft.

Abstract: There are disclosed 20-alkoxy-16-alkyl-prostadienoic acid derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents ##STR2## R and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each represents a lower alkyl group, and the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof. These compounds have excellent pharmacological effects as prostaglandin E.sub.2 and prostaglandin F.sub.2.alpha..

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for rectal administration containing 11.alpha.,15(S)-dihydroxy-20-methoxy-16(S)-methyl-9-oxo-5(cis,13(trans)-pr ostadienoic acid or a water-soluble salt thereof dissolved or dispersed in a lipophilic or hydrophilic base in the presence or absence of a buffer solution or an aqueous organic amine solution.

Abstract: 3,15-Dilower alkyl prostaglandin E.sub.2 derivatives and 3,15-dilower alkyl prostaglandin D.sub.2 derivatives are disclosed. These compounds have antigastric ulcer activity without undesirable side effects to intestinal organs.

Abstract: A 20-alkoxy-16-alkyl-prostadienoic acid derivative shown by the formula ##STR1## wherein A represents ##STR2## R and R.sup.5, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each represents a lower alkyl group,And the pharmacologically acceptable nontoxic salts thereof.The compounds have excellent effects as prostaglandin E.sub.2 and prostaglandin F.sub.2.alpha..

Abstract: Novel prostaglandin derivatives are provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein A represents ##STR2## one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom and the other of them represents a lower alkyl group; one of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom and the other of them represents a hydroxyl group; and one of R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 represents a hydrogen atom and the other of them represents a lower alkyl group.The compounds of this invention have excellent effects as prostaglandin E.sub.2 and prostaglandin F.sub.2.sub..alpha..