Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I)S--(CH2)n--Atm (I)in whichS is a 17-spartein nucleus,n is 0 or 1, andA is 2-furyl, 2-thienyl or 2-(N-loweralkyl)pyrrylwhen n=0, or3-furyl or 3-thienyl when n=1, or pyridyl, or a phenyl group of Formula (II) ##STR1## in which at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is a defined substituent other than hydrogen. Such compounds and corresponding compounds in which A is an unsubstituted phenyl group are useful in pharmaceutical compositions as heart affecting agents. Methods of preparing such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed. Also described is the use of such compounds or compositions, particularly compounds or compositions with positive inotropic activity, to treat various heart conditions.

Abstract: A new process for the stereospecific synthesis of alkaloids of the vinblastine and vincristine type including the synthesis of vinblastine and vincristine as well novel alkaloids which are active as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic quinoline, naphthyridine and pyrazinopyridine derivatives are disclosed which are useful for treating allergic reactions, inflammation, peptic ulcers, hypertension, and hyperproliferative skin diseases and for suppressing the immune response in mammals. Methods for preparing said compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I)S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --A (I)in whichS is a 17-spartein nucleusn is 0 or 1and A is 2-furyl, 2-thienyl or 2-(N-alkyl)pyrryl when n=0, or 3-furyl or 3-thienyl when n=1, or pyridyl or a phenyl group of Formula (II) ##STR1## in which at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is a defined substituent other than hydrogen. Such compounds and corresponding compounds in which A is an unsubstituted phenyl group are useful in pharmaceutical compositions as heart affecting agents. Methods of preparing such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted benzoate ester prodrug derivatives of 3-hydroxymorphinans are useful as analgesics or narcotic antagonists and provide enhanced bioavailability of 3-hydroxymorphinans from orally administered doses.

Abstract: There are provided novel 2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)pyridine and quinoline compounds, a process and intermediate compounds for the preparation thereof, and a method for controlling a wide variety of annual and perennial plant species therewith.

Abstract: Novel tetrahydro-.beta.-carboline derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is carboxyl, a lower alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, an N,N-di-lower alkylcarbamoyl, an N-(phenyl-substituted lower alkylidenamino)carbamoyl, a [N,N-di(lower alkyl)amino]-lower alkyl, or a nitrogen-containing monocyclic heterocyclic group;R.sup.2 is hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl, or a hydroxy-lower alkyl group, or R.sup.2 is combined with R.sup.1 to form a group: --CO--O--CH.sub.2 --;R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl, a phenyl-lower alkyl, or a group: --CSS--R.sup.4 ;R.sup.4 is hydrogen atom, an alkyl, or a group: --(CH.sub.2).sub.n Y.sup.1 ;n is 0, 1 or 2,Y.sup.

Abstract: Novel substituted and bridged pyridine compounds useful as calcium channel blockers, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel substituted and bridged pyridine compounds useful as calcium channel blockers and analgesics, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment are disclosed.

Abstract: Acidiferous salts of 17-.beta.-n-pentyl sparteine are crystallized out of a solution of 17-.beta.-n-pentyl sparteine and a dicarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of tartaric acid, fumaric acid or mixtures thereof. The novel acidiferous pentyl sparteine salts are employed in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of cardiac disorders and in venous therapeutical applications, and process improved stability and pharmacological properties.

Abstract: 6(eq)-R.sub.4 -1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-3-R.sub.1 -11(ax)-R.sub.3 -11(eq)-CH.sub.2 Z-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines, useful as analgesic agents and narcotic antagonists, prepared by heating, with formic acid in an organic solvent or with certain ammonium formates in the absence of a solvent, certain 1,2,3,4,4a,5,10,10a-octahydro-2,5-methanobenzo[g]quinolines.

Abstract: Compounds of tropane (8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane) series having an aromatic substituent in the 2-position and a carboalkoxy group in the 3-position are prepared by reacting a tropane-3-carboxylate having a double bond in the 2,3-position with an aryl Grignard reagent. Transformations of the substituent on nitrogen are subsequently effected. Compounds where the 3-carboalkoxy group is in the exo configuration possess hypoglycemic activity, and those where the 3-carboalkoxy group is in the endo configuration possess narcotic antagonist activity.

Abstract: Benzocycloheptapyridines with an imine bridge in the cycloheptane ring, derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as anxiolytics, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants and in the treatment of mixed anxiety-depression, minimal brain dysfunction and extrapyramidal disorders such as Parkinson's disease. They are prepared, for example, by treatment of a benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-c]pyridin-11-one with ammonia to give the 11-imine, acylation of the imine, treatment of the protected imine with an alkyllithium to provide the 11-alkyl-11-acylamino compound, treatment with acid or base to cause ring closure to an 11-alkyl-6,11-acylimino compound followed by removal of the protecting group, either hydrolytically or hydrogenolytically.

Abstract: 6(eq)-R.sub.4 -1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydro-3-R.sub.1 -11(ax)-R.sub.3 -11(eq)-CH.sub.2 Z-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines, useful as analgesic agents and narcotic antagonists, prepared by heating, with formic acid in an organic solvent or with certain ammonium formates in the absence of a solvent, certain 1,2,3,4,4a,5,10,10a-octahydro-2,5-methanobenzo[g]quinolines.

Abstract: 9,10-Dihydro-4H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta [1,2-b]thiophen-4,9-imines, derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as antianxiety agents, as muscle relaxants and in the treatment of extrapyramidal disorders such as in Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: Substituted 6-oxamorphinans and 6-oxaisomorphinans have been found to possess potent analgetic, narcotic antagonist, antitussive and/or ADH inhibitory activity. The compounds are prepared by total synthesis and are not derived from opium alkaloids.

Abstract: Disclosed is the preparation of 17-hydroxysparteine by means of the oxidation of sparteine with permanganate in an aqueous acid solution. The oxidation is highly selective and produces the 17-hydroxysparteine in a high yield of more than 90%. The oxidizing agent may be readily separated from the reaction mixture after the reaction in the form of insoluble manganese ammonium phosphate.

Abstract: Certain 2- and/or 9- phenylalkyl-5,11-dimethyl-5,11-diazaditwistane compounds bind to opiate receptor sites and have central nervous system activities exemplified by analgesia.

Abstract: Benzocycloheptapyridines with an imine bridge in the cycloheptane ring, derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as antianxiety agents, as muscle relaxants and in the treatment of extrapyramidal disorders such as in Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: 14-Hydroxy-6-oxamorphinans and 14-hydroxy-6-oxaisomorphinans optionally substituted in the 3-, 7- and 17-positions have been found to possess potent analgetic, narcotic antagonist, antitussive and/or ADH inhibitory activity. The compounds are prepared by total synthesis and are not derived from opium alkaloids.

Abstract: Compounds of the tropane (8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane) series having an aromatic substituent in the 2-position and a carboalkoxy group in the 3-position are prepared by reacting a tropane-3-carboxylate having a double bond in the 2,3-position with an aryl Grignard reagent. Transformations of the substituent on nitrogen are subsequently effected. Compounds where the 3-carboalkoxy group is in the exo configuration possess hypoglycemic activity, and those where the 3-carboalkoxy group is in the endo configuration possess narcotic antagonist activity.

Abstract: Substituted hexahydro benzopyrano [3,2-c] pyridines, useful as antidepressants, have the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, lower alkyl, or an aralkyl, acyl, dialkylaminoalkyl, carbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl or aryl radical; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, or lower alkoxy; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or halogen; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, alkoxy nitro or amino, or forms naphthalene with R.sub.4 and the benzene ring; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, a halogen, or forms naphthalene with R.sub.3 and the benzene ring; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or aralkyl.

Abstract: Compounds of the tropane (8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane) series having an aromatic substiutent in the 2-position and a carboalkoxy group in the 3-position are prepared by reacting a tropane-3-carboxylate having a double bond in the 2,3-position with an aryl Grignard reagent. Transformations of the substituent on nitrogen are subsequently effected. Compounds where the 3-carboalkoxy group is in the exo configuration possess hypoglycemic activity, and those where the 3-carboalkoxy group is in the endo configuration possess narcotic antagonist activity.

Abstract: 2,5-Dimethyl-benzo[b]thieno[2,3-f]morphan and the precursors thereof, 2-(3-benzo[b]thienylmethyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine and 2-(3-benzo[b]-thienylmethyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridine, useful as analgesic agents, are disclosed.

Abstract: 2,5-dimethyl-benzo [b] thiene [3,2-f] morphan and 2-(2-benzo [b] thienyl-methyl)-1,4-dimethyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine or their pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts are useful as analgesic agents.

Abstract: Alpha-2,5,9-trimethyl-benzo [b]thiene [2,3-f]morphan and 2-(3-benzo[b]thienylmethyl)-1,3,4-trimethyl-1,2,5,6-tetrahydropyridine or their pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts are useful as analgesic agents.

Abstract: Benzazocine derivatives represented by the formula ##STR1## which have an excellent analgesic action and are useful for use in drugs, and a process for preparing the same are disclosed.

Abstract: N-substituted 6-oxamorphinans have been found to possess potent analgetic, narcotic antagonist, antitussive, and ADH inhibitory activity. A particularly preferred compound is (-)-17-cyclopropylmethyl-3-hydroxy-6-oxamorphinan. The compounds are prepared by total synthesis and are not derived from opium alkaloids.

Abstract: [2]Benzopyrano[3,4-c]pyridine derivatives characterized by having a 2,3,4,4a,6,10b-hexahydro-1H-[2]benzopyrano[3,4-c]pyridine nucleus bearing a substituent at position 6 are disclosed. The nucleus can be optionally further substituted at positions 2,3,4,6 and on the aromatic ring. The derivatives are useful diuretic, anorexic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant and antihypertensive agents. Methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.