Abstract: A novel benzenesulfonamide derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## has an inhibitory activity against phospholipase A.sub.2, so that it is effective in the treatment of diseases for which such an activity is efficacious.

Abstract: A novel benzenesulfonamide derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## has an inhibitory activity against phospholipase A.sub.2, so that it is effective in the treatment of diseases for which such an activity is efficacious.

Abstract: The biphenylmethane derivative having the formula (I) is useful to prevent and treat hypertension and cardiac failure. ##STR1## in which R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, a halogenated alkyl, --S--R7, --SO2--R7, --C.tbd.C--R7 or --(CH2)p--OR7, R7 being hydrogen, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl or a halogenated alkyl, p being zero or 1, --A1=A2--A3=A4-- is --CH=CH--CH=CH--, --N=CH--CH=CH--, --CH=N--CH=CH--, --CH=CH--N=CH--, --CH=CH--CH=N-- or --CH=N--CH=N--, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen, a halogen, a lower alkyl, a lower alkoxy, a carbamoyl or cyano, R4 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl, R5 is 1H-tetrazol-5-yl, carboxyl (--COOH) or a carboxylic ester and R6 is hydrogen, a halogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The biphenylmethane derivative having the formula (I) is useful to prevent and treat hypertension and cardiac failure. ##STR1## in which R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, a halogenated alkyl, --S--R7, --SO2--R7, --C.tbd.C--R7 or --(CH2)p--OR7, R7 being hydrogen, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl or a halogenated alkyl, p being zero or 1, --A1.dbd.A2--A3.dbd.A4-- is --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--, --N.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.CH--N.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.N-- or --CH.dbd.N--CH.dbd.N--, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen, a halogen, a lower alkyl, a lower alkoxy, a carbamoyl or cyano, R4 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl, R5 is 1H-tetrazol-5-yl, carboxyl (--COOH) or a carboxylic ester and R6 is hydrogen, a halogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The biphenylmethane derivative having the formula (I) is useful to prevent and treat hypertension and cardiac failure. ##STR1## in which R1 is hydrogen, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl, a halogenated alkyl, --S--R7, --SO2--R7, --C.tbd.C--R7 or --(CH2)--OR7, R7 being hydrogen, an alkyl, a cycloalkyl or a halogenated alkyl, p being zero or 1, --A1.dbd.A2--A3.dbd.A4-- is CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--, --N.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.CH--N.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.N-- or --CH.dbd.N--CH.dbd.N--, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen, a halogen, a lower alkyl, a lower alkoxy, a carbamoyl or cyano, R4 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl, R5 is 1H-tetrazol-5-yl, carboxyl (--COOH) or a carboxylic ester and R6 is hydrogen, a halogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: An oral solid preparation comprising an organic acid or its salt and a catechol compound. The catechol compound is, for example, a pyrrolidine derivative having a catechol group of the following general formula (I). It exhibits an improved absorbability in vivo.

Abstract: A novel benzenesulfonamide derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## has an inhibitory activity against phospholipase A.sub.2, so that it is effective in the treatment of diseases for which such an activity is efficacious.

Abstract: Derivatives of theophylline substituted at the 7 position with various substituents containing a homopiperazine nucleus. The compounds can be prepared reacting theophylline or reactive intermediate containing same with a homopiperazine compound. The compounds exhibit antihistaminic activity and vasodilating activity.

Abstract: There are disclosed theobromine derivatives wherein theobromine is substituted at the 1 position with substituted piperazino, homopiperazino and piperidino groups, and pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds exhibit vasodilating and psychotropic and analgesic activities.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-substituted-cyclohexane-1,3-diones possessing antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-substituted-cyclohexane-1,3-diones possessing antihypertensive activity.

Abstract: New furo[2, 3d]pyrimidine derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl, a lower alkenyl or an aralkyl group, and R.sub.2 represents a lower alkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, carboxyl, methylsulphonyl, methoxycarbonyl or a nitro-substituted phenyl group, or the corresponding pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts. The new compounds exhibit the outstanding anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effects.

Abstract: Bis-(meta-amidinophenoxy)-compounds and pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, having excellent antifungal, antibacterial and anti-trichomonal activities.

Abstract: New 4-aminopyrimidium derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, a lower alkyl, a lower alkoxyl, a lower alkoxycarbonyl, a lower alkylsulfonyl, nitro or amino group, and X represents a halogen atom, as well as a process for the preparation thereof. The compounds are useful as anti-inflammatory, analgesic agents without producing gastrointestinal trouble.

Abstract: Bis-(meta-amidinophenoxy)-compounds and pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, having excellent antifungal, antibacterial and anti-trichomonal activities.