Abstract: The invention relates to new arylsulphonamides of the formula ##STR1## (wherein A, B and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 are as defined in claim 1, the enantiomers, the cis- and trans-isomers thereof where R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together represent a carbon-carbon bond, and the addition salts thereof, more particularly for pharmaceutical use the physiologically acceptable addition salts thereof with inorganic or organic bases, if R.sub.6 represents a hydroxy group) which have useful pharmacological properties, particularly antithrombotic activities and thromboxane-mediating activities. Furthermore, the new compounds are also thromboxane antagonists (TRA) and thromboxane synthesis inhibitors (TSH). They also have an effect on PGE.sub.2 production.

Abstract: The invention relates to new tetrahydropyridine derivatives, processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compositions with cholinomimetic properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenylethanolamines of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined as in claim 1, the enantiomers and the acid addition salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, not only analgesic, antiphlogistic, broncholytic, uterus-spasmolytic, lipolytic effects and an antispastic effect on the cross-striped muscle, but also .beta..sub.2 -mimetic and/or .beta..sub.1 -blocking effects, the use thereof as pharmaceuticals and as performance enhancers and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The invention includes a mouse erythroblastoid cell line whose growth is responsive to levels of erythropoietin present in the cell line's growth medium. Also disclosed are methods of using the mouse erythroblastoid cell line to assay the amount of erythropoietin that is present in a sample.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination of an antiviral nucleoside analog and a ribonucleotide reductase inhibiting peptide derivative. The combination is useful for treating herpes infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for the preparation of resorbable polyesters.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical forms of pimobendan for oral administration comprising citric acid, whereby a constant, satisfactory resorption is ensured even when there are major pH fluctuations in the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for the controlled release of metered quantities of finely divided solids with one or more regulated venturi nozzles for the purpose of applying lubricant or separating compound to the stressed surfaces of pressing tools in tablet making machines or for applying finely divided solids to solid carrier materials particularly in the fields of pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs or catalysts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula:R.sup.1 CH.sub.2 CH(X)CH(Y)CH(Z)CHR.sup.2 C(O)NHCHR.sup.3 CH(OH)CH(OH)R.sup.4wherein R.sup.1 is a terminal unit, for example lower cycloalkyl or phenyl; R.sup.2 is, for example, an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, benzyl, 4-imidazolylmethyl, 2-thienylmethyl or 4-thiazolylmethyl; R.sup.3 is alkyl, cycloalkylmethyl or an optionally substituted benzyl; R.sup.4 is alkyl or cycloalkyl; and X and Y each is hydroxy and Z is hydrogen, or X and Z each is hydroxy and Y is hydrogen; with the provisos that (a) the carbon atom bearing R.sup.2 has the "R" configuration except when R.sup.2 is 2-thienylmethyl or 2-thiazolylmethyl, X and Y each is hydroxy and Z is hydrogen, then the carbon atom bearing R.sup.2 has the "S" configuration; (b) the carbon atoms bearing R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each has the "S" configuration; and (c) the carbon atom located between the last-said two carbon atoms has the "R" configuration.

Abstract: A group of known naphthoquinone derivatives have been found to be useful for preventing or relieving herpes viral infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing 3-amino-9,13b-dihydro-1H-dibenz[c,f]-imidazo[1,5-a]azepine-hydrochloride, as follows:a) hydrogenating 6-phthalimidomethyl-5H-dibenz[b,e]-azepine, to produce 6-(phthalimidomethyl)-6,11-dihydro-5H-dibenz[b,e]azepine;b) reacting the 6-(phthalimidomethyl)-6,11-dihydro-5H-dibenz[b,e]azepine with hydrazine, to produce 6-aminomethyl-6,11-dihydro-5H-dibenz[b,e]azepine;c) reacting the 6-aminomethyl-6,11-dihydro-5H-dibenz[b,e]azepine with bromooyanogen, to produce 3-amino-9,13b-dihydro-1H-dibenz[c,f]imidazo[1,5-a]azepine; andd) precipitating the 3-amino-9,13b-dihydro-1H-dibenz[c,f]imidazo[1,5-a]azepine in the presence of DMF and HCl, to produce 3-amino-9,13b-dihydro-1H-dibenz[c,f]imidazo[1,5-a]azepine-hydrochloride.

Abstract: The present application relates to the uses of phenylacetic acid benzylamides and new (S)(+)-2-ethoxy-4-[N-[1-2-piperidino-phenyl)-3-methyl-1-butyl]-aminocarbon ylmethyl]benzoic acid and the salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, namely an effect on the intermediate metabolism, but particularly the effect of lowering blood sugar.

Abstract: Various substituted benzoxazoles, benzothiazoles, oxazolopyridines and thiazolopyridines are described and disclosed, compounds that are potent inhibitors of leukotriene synthesis in warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to new arylsulphonamides of the formula ##STR1## (wherein A, B and R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 are as defined in claim 1, the enantiomers, the cis- and trans-isomers thereof where R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together represent a carbon-carbon bond, and the addition salts thereof, more particularly for pharmaceutical use the physiologically acceptable addition salts thereof with inorganic or organic bases, if R.sub.6 represents a hydroxy group) which have useful pharmacological properties, particularly antithrombotic activities and thromboxane-mediating activities. Furthermore, the new compounds are also thromboxane antagonists (TRA) and thromboxane synthesis inhibitors (TSH) They also have an effect on PGE.sub.2 production.

Abstract: The invention relates to cyclic urea derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.a, R.sub.b, X and Y are as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions containing the derivatives and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cyclic peptide derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is absent or the tripeptide radical Thr.rarw.Gly.rarw.Ala, R.sup.1 is benzyl or benzyl monosubstituted at position 4 of the aromatic ring with halo, hydroxy, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 each independently is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.3 is lower alkyl or lower alkyl monosubstituted with a hydroxy, R.sup.5 is lower alkyl, Y is oxo or thioxo and Z is hydroxy or NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 wherein R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 each independently is hydrogen or lower alkyl. The derivatives are useful for treating herpes infections.

Abstract: New pharmacologically active amidino and guanidino derivatives which are 5-HT.sub.3 receptor antagonists useful as antiemetic, gastric prokinetic and antimigrainic agents of the following general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow in the specification, which compounds are 5-HT.sub.3 receptor antagonists useful as antiemetic gastric prokinetic and antimigraine agents, inter alia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 14-hydroxy-N-(2-methoxyethyl)-7,8-dihydromorphine and -norisomorphine, processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Tetrahydroisoquinoline amides having the general structure ##STR1## are disclosed, the substituents defined hereinbelow, which amides are useful in inhibiting human leukocyte and neutrophil elastaes.

Abstract: A new polycyclic peptide antibiotic termed gallidermin is disclosed and described, together with a process for producing such antibiotic by fermination of a new microorganism, Staphylococcus gallinarum (DSM 4616).