Abstract: Exogenous L-carnitine in the form of an equimolar amount of L-carnitine acid fumarate is administered to reduce increased volume and fluidity of stools and frequency of bowel movements relative to their usual pattern brought about by the administration of exogenous L-carnitine. Preferably nutritionally dietetically or therapeutically effective amount of L-carnitine acid fumarate is administered orally in the form of a tablet pill, capsule or powder.

Abstract: Camptothecin derivatives of camptothecin of formula (I) 1

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is described, comprising a lipid-lowering drug such as lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin and fluvastatin and L-carnitine or an alkanoyl L-carnitine, which, while conserving the efficacy of the lipid-lowering drug, is substantially devoid of the toxic or side effects typical of such drugs.

Abstract: Camptothecin derivatives of camptothecin of formula (I) wherein the groups R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description are disclosed. The compounds of formula (I) are endowed with antitumor activity and show a good therapeutic index. Processes for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I) and their use in the preparation of medicaments useful in the treatment of tumors, viral infections and antiplasmodium falciparum are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutcial composition is provided for use in the prevention or treatment of viral infections caused by enveloped viruses. The composition comprises a fibroblast growth factor, a sulfated polysaccharide with antiviral activity, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. The fibroblast growth factor may be a basic fibroblast growth factor or an analogue thereof, and the polysaccharide may be a carrageenan, heparin, dextran sulfate, pentosan polysulfate or a sulfated polysaccharides produced by marine algae belonging to the class of Rhodophyceae.

Abstract: 6-substituted penem esters of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl or sulphonyloxy group; R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl diphenylmethyl ##STR2## group where A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl, p-nitrobenzyl or p-methoxybenzyl; and R.sub.3 is an organic radical, are elastase inhibitors and thereby useful antiinflammatory and antidegenerative agents.

Abstract: 6-substituted penem esters of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl, or sulphonyloxy group; R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl diphenylmethyl ##STR2## group where A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl, p-nitrobenzyl or p-methoxybenzyl; and R.sub.3 is an organic radical, are elastase inhibitors and thereby useful antiinflammatory and antidegenerative agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridines of formula ##STR1## in which R represents a cyano, acetyl or cycloalkyl group of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms and Alk represents a straight or branched alkylene of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, as well as to the salts thereof, having an anorectic acitivity, to a process for preparing same and to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, useful in the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-(-3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridines of formula ##STR1## in which R represents a cyano, acetyl or cycloalkyl group of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms and Alk represents a straight or branched alkylene of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, as well as to the salts thereof, having an anorectic activity, to a process for preparing same and to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, useful in the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2-(1-piperazinyl) pyrimidines of formula: ##STR1## in which one of the groups T and Q represents hydrogen, a hydroxyl or lower alkanoyloxy group, and the other represents hydrogen; and X represents:a group --CO--R.sub.1a group ##STR2## an alkylene-COOY group an alkylene-CO--W group,according to which a 2-(1-piperazinyl) pyrimidine of formula: ##STR3## is reacted with a compound of formula AX in which A is selected from an atom of halogen and an activator group of the carboxylic function of the radical X.

Abstract: Amides acting as histamine H.sub.2 receptors antagonists, of formula ##STR1## wherein X represents a N.fwdarw.O or C-NH-A-B group in which A is CO or SO.sub.2 and B is alkyl, phenyl, pyridyl, pyridyl 1-oxide, pyrazinyl or thienyl; their salts; process for their preparation by reacting 2-(2-guanidinothiazol-4-ylmethylthio)ethylamine with a derivative of formula ##STR2## and optional salification; and pharmaceutical compositions containing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition having a peripheral antagonistic action with respect to opiates containing, as active ingredient, a haloallylate of levallorphan of formula: ##STR1## where X is chlorine, bromine or iodine, mixed with a pharmaceutical excipient.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridines of formula ##STR1## in which R represents a cyano, acetyl or cycloalkyl group of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms and Alk represents a straight or branched alkylene of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, as well as to the salts thereof, having an anorectic activity, to a process for preparing same and to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, useful in the treatment of obesity.

Abstract: Amidobenzamides acting as histamine H.sub.2 receptors blocking agents, of formula ##STR1## wherein A is CO or SO.sub.2 and B is alkyl, phenyl, pyridyl, pyridyl-1-oxyde, pyrazinyl or thienyl; their salts; process for their preparation by reaching 2-(5-dimethyl-aminomethylfuran-2-ylmethylthio)ethylamine with a derivative of formula ##STR2## and optional salification and pharmaceutical compositions containing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4-amino-1-(2-pyridyl)piperidines with anorexiant action, of formula: ##STR1## in which R represents hydrogen, a halogen, a methyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a trifluoromethoxy group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy group, a lower alkylthio group, a trifluoromethylthio group, a possibly substituted phenoxy group or a possibly substituted phenylthio group; to salts thereof; to a process for preparation thereof; to drugs containing same; and to intermediate products in the synthesis thereof.