Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of a Compound of Formula I.Further disclosed is a method of treating allergy (for example asthma), inflammation, hypertension, raised intraocular pressure (such as glaucoma)--i.e., a method of lowering intraocular pressure, sleeping disorders, states of hyper and hypo motility and acidic secretion of the gastrointestinal tract, hypo and hyperactivity of the central nervous system (for example, agitation and depression) and other CNS disorders (such as Alzheimers, Schizophrenia, and migraine) comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: Novel 2,2-disubstituted glycerol-like compounds are disclosed for use as anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory compounds. The compounds are antagonists of platelet activating factor ("PAF"). Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing and using the compounds of the invention as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein F represents: ##STR2## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The compounds are useful in treating hyperproliferative skin disease, allergic reactions and inflamation.

Abstract: Derivatives of benzo[5,6]cyclohepta pyridine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Pyridine and pyridine N-oxide derivatives of diaryl methyl piperidines or piperazines and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing and methods of using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, Br, F, and I; T represents C or N with the dotted line attached to T representing a double bond when T is C and being absent when T is N; and X represents O or S with the proviso that T is N when X is O.Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Further disclosed is a method of treating asthma, allergy and/or inflammation comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic and/or an anti-inflammatory, respectively, effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: Bis-benzo or benzopyrido piperidene, piperidylidene and piperazine compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed, wherein Z represents --(C(R.sup.a).sub.2).sub.m --Y--(C(R.sup.a).sub.2).sub.n -- or ##STR2## The compounds of Formula I possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Compounds useful as antihypertensive agents and useful as antiviral agents against DNA-containing viruses, such as herpes group viruses, are disclosed. The compounds are represented by Formula 1.0: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates. Pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds represented by Formula 1.0 are disclosed. Methods of treating a viral infection using compounds represented by Formula 1.0 are disclosed.Also disclosed are methods of treating hypertension using compounds of Formula 1.0 wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen and --C(O)OR.sup.6 ; and R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of --OR.sup.14, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.a C(H).sub.3-i Z.sub.i and --O(CH.sub.2).sub.h N(R.sup.15).sub.2.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, CF.sub.3, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, -O-C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, or -O-C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, halogen, OR.sup.7, NR.sup.8 R.sup.9 or S(O).sub.m R.sup.10, wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; R.sup.4 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, arylmethyl, or substituted arylmethyl; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, arylmethyl, substituted arylmethyl, or taken together constitute a chain of (CH.sub.2).sub.k groups, wherein k is 3, 4, or 5; R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are each independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, -C(.dbd.O)-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl), -C(.dbd.O)-aryl, or -(C.dbd.O)heteroaryl; R.sup.10 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A method of treating hyperproliferative skin disease in a mammal with substituted spiro pyridine derivatives is disclosed. The compounds may be administered topically or by other conventional routes of administration.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed employing combinations of antihistamines with certain diaryl tetrahydrofuran, diaryl tetrahydrothiophene, triazolobenzodiazepine or thienotriazolodiazepine PAF-antagonist compounds in the treatment of allergic reactions.

Abstract: Novel 3-substituted-1-aryl-2(1H)-quinolones useful as anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperproliferative skin disease agents are disclosed. The quinolones are represented by Formula 1: ##STR1## Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment employing such compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulaZ--X--Q--Y--Wpharmaceutically acceptable acid addition, basic addition salts or quaternary amine salts thereof, whereinZ is phenyl, substituted phenyl, wherein the substituents are independently one or more of halogen, lower alkylthio, loweralkylsulfonyl, lower alkoxy, oxazol-2-yl; imidazo-1-yl; lower alkyl substituted imidazo-1-yl; or tert-butyl;X is a bond, ##STR1## Q is lower alkane-diyl or 5, 6, or 7 carbon atoms optionally substituted by --OH; loweralkylnediyl of 6-8 carbon atoms; methylcyclohexylmethyl; tetrahydrofurandiyl; or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2) lower alkane-diyl tetrahydrofurandiyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 loweralkanediyl; wherein the tetrahydrofuran ring is substituted by 0-2 hydroxy groups;Y is a bond; andW is benzimidazol-1-yl or benzimidazol-2-yl are described. These compounds have antiviral activity, antiinflammatory activity and are PAF inhibitors.

Abstract: Human squamous cell carcinoma is successfully treated by intralesional administration of recombinant human interferon alpha-2b.

Abstract: Certain aryl substituted naphthalene, benzoxepine, benzazepine and henzocycloheptene derivatives are disclosed. The compounds are useful in treating hyperproliferative skin disease, allergic reactions and inflammation.

Abstract: Human leukemia T-cells and B-cells are inhibited from proliferating by treatment with a combination of recombinant human alpha and gamma interferons, either simultaneously or sequentially, and the alpha interferon is preferably recombinant human alfa-2b interferon.

Abstract: Compounds useful as antiviral agents against DNA containing viruses, such as herpes group viruses, are disclosed. The compounds are selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates. Pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds represented by Formula 1.00 are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating a viral infection using compounds represented by Formula 1.00The compounds of Formula 1.00 are also useful as intermediates to compounds of: ##STR2## Compounds of Formula 1.0 are useful as antiviral agents against the same viruses that the compounds of Formula 1.00 are useful against.

Abstract: Novel 2,2-disubstituted glycerol-like compounds are disclosed for use as anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory compounds. The compounds are antagonists of platelet activating factor ("PAF"). Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing and using the compounds of the invention as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An antibiotic complex is produced by the microorganism, Actinomadura brunnea NRRL 15216, ATCC 39216. A novel antibiotic 7-chloro-8-methoxy-2'-N-methyltetracycline, isolated from the antibiotic complex, is active against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobes.

Abstract: Compounds useful as antiviral agents against DNA containing viruses, such as herpes group viruses, are disclosed. The compounds are selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates. Pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds represented by Formula 1.0 are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating a viral infection using compounds represented by Formula 1.0.A process for making compounds of Formula 1.0 from the appropriate 3-oximino-quinolin-2,4(1H)-dione (Formula 2.5) is also disclosed. The process comprises reductively hydrolyzing an appropriate 3-oximino-quinolin-2,4(1H)-dione (Formula 2.5) in a mixture with a hydrogenation catalyst and an acidic solvent mixture.