Abstract: Novel, therapeutically active 21-aminosteroids of formula (I) ##STR1## with pregnane skeleton, are disclosed wherein two of X, Y and Z are a nitrogen atom each and the third one is a methine group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently from each other, a primary amino group bearing as substituent a branched-chain C.sub.4-8 alkyl -alkenyl or -alkynyl group, or a C.sub.4-10 cycloalkyl group comprising 1 to 3 ring(s) and being optionally substituted by at least one C.sub.1-3 alkyl group; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each a spiro-heterocyclic secondary amino group containing at most 10 carbon atoms and optionally at least one oxygen atom as additional heteroatom; or one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is an unsubstituted heterocyclic secondary amino group containing 4 to 7 carbon atoms and the other one is an above-identified primary amino group, an above-identified spiro-heterocyclic secondary amino group, or a heterocyclic secondary amino group containing 4 to 7 carbon atoms and substituted by at least one C.sub.

Abstract: Sulphated vinyl polymers such as sulphated polyvinylalcohol, sulphated copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid and vinylalcohol, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have an antiviral effect against human immunodeficiency virus and may therefore be used as a therapeutic agent for treating retrovirus infections like AIDS and AIDS-related diseases. Their antiviral activity is apparently based on inhibition of virus adsorption; their inhibitory effect on giant cell formation is stronger than that of dextran sulphate.

Abstract: Sulphated vinyl polymers such as sulphated polyvinylalcohol, sulphated copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid and vinylalcohol, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, have an antiviral effect against human immunodeficiency virus and may therefore be used as a therapeutic agent for treating retrovirus infections like AIDS and AIDS-related diseases. Their antiviral activity is apparently based on inhibition of virus adsorption; their inhibitory effect on giant cell formation is stronger than that of dextran sulphate.

Abstract: The invention relates to, therapeutically active 2-oxo-3,8-diazaspiro[4,5]decane derivatives (I), ##STR1## wherein R means hydrogen, a C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl or carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, the latter two optionally being substituted on their aromatic moiety by one or more, same or different halogen(s) or one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s);one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stands for a hydroxyl group whereas the other means a methyl gorup;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which are the same or different, represent hydrogen, one or more halogen(s), C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, trihalomethyl group or a hydroxyl group optionally esterified by a C.sub.1-4 alkanoic acid; andn is 1 or 2,their isomers, solvates, hydrates, acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, therapeutically active 4-methylene-2-oxo-8-azaspiro[4,5]decane derivatives of the compound, ##STR1## wherein X means oxygen or an >NR group, whereinR stands for hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl or carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 arylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, the latter two being optionally substituted on their aromatic moiety by one or more, same or different halogen(s) or one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl group(s) or by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s);R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which are the same or different, represent hydrogen, one or more halogen(s), C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, trihalomethyl group or hydroxyl group optionally esterified by a C.sub.1-4 alkanoic acid; andis 1 or 2,their isomers, solvates, hydrates, acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, therapeutically active 4,4-disubstituted piperidine derivatives of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 means hydrogen or --CONHR group, whereinR stands for hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl or carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, the latter two being optionally substituted on their aromatic moiety by one or more, same or different halogen(s) or one of more C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s);R.sup.2 stands for an ethynyl or acetyl group;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which are the same or different, represent hydrogen, one or more halogen(s), C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, trihalomethyl group or hydroxyl group optionally esterified by a C.sub.1-4 alkanoic acid; andn is 1 or 2,as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel 2,6-bis(chloromethyloxy-carbonyloxymethyl)pyridine of the formula (I) ##STR1## as well as a process for the preparation of this compound, which is a useful intermediate in the preparation of the anti-atherosclerotic 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine bis(N-methylcarbamate) (pyridinolcarbamate) and other drugs.According to the invention, the compound of the formula (I) is prepared by reacting 2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine of the formula (II) ##STR2## with chloromethyl chloroformate of the formula (III) ##STR3## in a polar-aprotic, water-immiscible organic solvent, in the presence of a basic substance between about -30.degree. C. and +10.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aminoethoxybenzylalcohol derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is halogen, trihalomethyl, or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 stand for methyl or together with the adjacent nitrogen form an up to 8-membered ring optionally containing oxygen,and acid addition or quaternary ammonium salts thereof.The compounds of formula (I) are pharmacologically active, thus show enzyme-inducing effect. The pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new dialkylaminoalkoxybenzylalcohol derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently stand for an alkyl group having from 3 to 5 carbon atoms; andn is 2, 3, 4 or 5,and acid addition and quanernary ammonium salts thereof.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The new compounds provided by the invention are pharmaceutically active, in particular, they are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are another aspect of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aminopropanol derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen, trihalomethyl, alkoxy having from one to 3 carbon atoms or alkyl having from one to 3 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is alkyl having from one to 3 carbon atoms, andR.sub.3 is cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen they are attached to form an up to 8 membered ring optionally containing oxygen or a further nitrogen as an additional hetero atom, and optionally substituted with alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or benzyl,and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The new compounds are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1,1-diphenylpropan-1-ol derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 is halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 5 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 5 carbon atoms,R.sub.4 is phenyl optionally substituted by one or more identical or different substituents selected from the group of halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, hydroxyl, carboxyl or substituted carboxyl; dialkylaminocarbonyl or alkoxycarbonyl containing from one to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl and alkoxy moieties, respectively,n is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of new diethylaminoalkoxybenzhydrol derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is halogen, trihalomethyl, or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms, andn is 1, 2, 3 or 4,and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof.According to another aspect of the invention, there are provided new compounds of the formula (I), and acid addition and quaternary salts thereof. The compounds can be used for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication and depression syndromes. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new pyridine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms,and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they inhibit the microsomal monooxigenase enzyme system of the liver. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the preparation of 3-trifluoromethyl- and 2,5-dimethyl-4'-hydroxy-.alpha.-ethyl-benzhydrol. Both compounds have so far been described only as metabolites of corresponding benzhydrol derivatives containing no hydroxyl group. Neither their physico-chemical characteristics nor their manufacturing processes have been disclosed in the known publications.3-Trifluoromethyl- and 2,5-dimethyl-4'-hydroxy-.alpha.-ethyl-benzhydrol are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Accordingly, another aspect of the invention is a pharmaceutical composition containing one of these compounds as active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention relates to new piperidine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms; andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms, and acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts thereof. According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds. The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they inhibit the microsomal monooxigenase enzyme system of the liver. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new resorcin derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 3 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 3 carbon atoms.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 4-hydroxy-benzhydrols of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, alkyl having from one to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy having from one to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that if R.sub.1 is hydrogen, R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen or a 3-trifluoromethyl group, or if R.sub.1 is a 2-methyl group, R.sub.2 is other than a 5-methyl group.According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. In particular, they are suitable for the treatment of acute ethanolic intoxication. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new benzhydrylpiperazine derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n is 2 or 3, and acid addition salts thereof. According to another aspect of the invention there are provided processes for the preparation of these compounds.The compounds of the formula (I) are pharmacologically active. More particularly, they inhibit the microsomal monooxigenase enzyme system of liver. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredient are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to new cytostatic compound, process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. More particularly, there are provided new compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.4 is .beta.-hydroxyl andR.sup.3 is .alpha.-ethyl; orR.sup.4 is hydrogen andR.sup.3 is .beta.-ethyl;R" is a straight chained alkyl having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a branched chained alkyl having from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, in which groups the carbon atom attached to the >N.sub.a --CH.sub.2 --O-- group has a primary or secondary configuration or an alkenyl or alkinyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety;R.sup.1 is methoxy andR.sup.2 is acetyl, provided that if R.sup.3 is .alpha.-ethyl and R.sup.4 .beta.-hydroxyl,R.sup.4 is other than ethyl.

Abstract: New .DELTA..sup.1,3,5 -3-chloro-pregnane derivatives of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen atom, acetyl group or a chloroacetyl group, andY and Z represent hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, with the proviso that at least one of them is other than hydrogen,are prepared by reacting a .DELTA..sup.1,4 -3-oxo-pregnane derivative of the general formula (II), ##STR2## wherein X' is acetyl group or a chloroacetyl group and Y and Z are as defined above, with a chloromethyleneiminium salt of the general formula (III), ##STR3## wherein A.sup.(-) is a salt-forming anion, in an aprotic solvent in the presence of a tertiary base, and, if desired, subjecting the resulting product to hydrolysis.The compounds of the general formula (I) exert antiphlogistic effects and can be used in the therapy for the treatment of inflammations.