Abstract: A biphenyl derivative represented by the following formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined in the specification, is clinically useful for treating and ameliorating mental disorders such as cerebrovascular disorder, aggressive behavior due to senile dementia, mental excitation, poriomania, delirium, hallucination, hyperkinesia, schizophrenia, emotional disturbance, depression, neurosis, psychophysiologic disorder and anxiety neurosis. The compounds exhibit dopamine 2 receptor antagonism and/or serotonin 2 receptor antagonism.

Abstract: A biphenyl derivative represented by the following formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 are defined in the specification, is clinically useful for treating and ameliorating mental disorders such as cerebrovascular disorder, aggressive behavior due to senile dementia, mental excitation, poriomania, delirium, hallucination, hyperkinesia, schizophrenia, emotional disturbance, depression, neurosis, psychophysiologic disorder and anxiety neurosis. The compounds exhibit dopamine 2 receptor antagonism and/or serotonin 2 receptor antagonism.

Abstract: A 7-acyl-3-substituted carbamoyloxy cephem compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein A means a --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd. group; R.sup.1 denotes a hydroxyl, lower alkoxyl, fluorine-substituted lower alkoxyl or protected hydroxyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and individually represent a lower alkyl, hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl, a carbamoyl-substituted lower alkyl group or cyano-substituted lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom and R.sup.3 is a lower alkoxyl or alkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, or the group ##STR2## means a 4-6 membered heterocyclic group, which contains one nitrogen atom, or a morpholino group, said heterocyclic group or morpholino group being optionally substituted by one or more lower alkyl, hydroxyl and/or hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl groups; and R.sup.

Abstract: A 7-acyl-3-substituted carbamoyloxy cephem compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein A means a --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd. group; R.sup.1 denotes a hydroxyl, lower alkoxyl, fluorine-substituted lower alkoxyl or protected hydroxyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and individually represent a lower alkyl, hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl, a carbamoyl-substituted lower alkyl group or cyano-substituted lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom and R.sup.3 is a lower alkoxyl or alkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms or the group ##STR2## means a 4-6 membered heterocyclic group, which contains one nitrogen atom, or a morpholino group, said heterocyclic group or morpholino group being optionally substituted by one or more lower alkyl, hydroxyl and/or hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl groups; and R.sup.

Abstract: A 7-acyl-3-substituted carbamoyloxy cephem compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein A means a --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd. group; R.sup.1 denotes a hydroxyl, lower alkoxyl, fluorine-substituted lower alkoxyl or protected hydroxyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and individually represent a lower alkyl, hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl, a carbamoyl-substituted lower alkyl group or cyano-substituted lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom and R.sup.3 is a lower alkoxyl or alkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, or the group ##STR2## means a 4-6 membered heterocyclic group, which contains one nitrogen atom, or a morpholino group, said heterocyclic group or morpholino group being optionally substituted by one or more lower alkyl, hydroxyl and/or hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl groups; and R.sup.

Abstract: A 7-acyl-3-substituted carbamoyloxy cephem compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein A means a --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd. group; R.sup.1 denotes a hydroxyl, lower alkoxyl, fluorine-substituted lower alkoxyl or protected hydroxyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and individually represent a lower alkyl, hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl, a carbamoyl-substituted lower alkyl group or cyano-substituted lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom and R.sup.3 is a lower alkoxyl or alkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, or the group ##STR2## means a 4-6 membered heterocyclic group, which contains one nitrogen atom, or a morpholino group, said heterocyclic group or morpholino group being optionally substituted by one or more lower alkyl, hydroxyl and/or hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl groups; and R.sup.

Abstract: A 7-acyl-3-substituted carbamoyloxy cephem compound represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein A means a --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd. group; R.sup.1 denotes a hydroxyl, lower alkoxyl or protected hydroxyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are the same or different and individually represent a lower alkyl, hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl, a carbamoyl-substituted lower alkyl group or cyano-substituted lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom and R.sup.3 is a lower alkoxyl or alkyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, or the group ##STR2## means a 4-6 membered heterocyclic group, which contains one nitrogen atom, or a morpholino group, said heterocyclic group or morpholino group being optionally substituted by one or more lower alkyl, hydroxyl and/or hydroxyl-substituted lower alkyl groups; and R.sup.

Abstract: Naphthalene derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group; R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroaryllakyl group; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxyl group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group; R.sup.6 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and m is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 2 useful in treating autoimmune diseases are disclosed.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially in treating allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OOO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to treat allergic diseases: ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-azepine compound of the below given formulas and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A cephalosporin derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl group, and A is selected from: a group of the following formula: ##STR2## where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different lower alkyl group, R.sub.4 represents a substituted lower alkyl or amino group;a group which may be substituted and which is represented by the following formula: ##STR3## where R.sub.5 represents a lower alkyl group; or a group of the following formula: ##STR4## where R.sub.5 is as defined above, R.sub.6 represents a hydroxyl lower alkyl or carboxyl group, or its pharmacologically acceptable salt, and a process for preparing the same, as well as an antibacterial agent containing the same.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formula and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases, ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R.sup.4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.

Abstract: A naphthalene derivative having the formula is new and useful for medicine. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group;R.sup.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen atom, a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkylalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an aryl group which may be substituted, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a heteroaryl group, or a heteroarylalkyl group;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, an aryl group which may have a substituent, an arylalkyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, an arylalkenyl group whose aryl group may be substituted, a cycloalkyl group, an alkoxyalkyl group, a heteroaryl group, a heteroarylalkyl group, a carboxyl group, a carboxyalkyl group, an aminoalkyl group, or a cyano group;R.sup.5 represents a group of the formula, --OR.sup.7, (wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: A triazolo-1,4-di-azepine compound of the below given formulas and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed and useful in the pharmaceutical field, especially to allergic diseases. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 are hydrogen or an alkyl, R3 is hydrogen or a halogen, R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl, X is --OCO--, --NHCO--, --CO-- or others and Y is a cycloalkyl, a cycloalkylalkyl, an alkynyl or others.