Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein: Z is aryl, substituted aryl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, hetero-aryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocyclocalkyl-lower-alkyl, hetero-aryl-lower-alkyl wherein one or more hydrogens of aryl and heteroaryl is optionally replaced by A and B;Y is lower cycloalkyl, aryl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, hetero-aryl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocyclocalkyl-lower-alkyl, hetero-aryl-lower-alkyl wherein one or more hydrogens of aryl and heteroaryl is optionally replaced by A and B;X is CONH.sub.2, CONHOH, tetrazole, SO.sub.2 N(R).sub.2, PO(OH).sub.2, CON(R).sub.2, or CONR--CHR--CO--A or CONR--(CHR).sub.n --A;A and B is independently H, OH, OR, halo, CF.sub.3, lower alkyl, N(R).sub.2, CON(R).sub.2, SR, NHSO.sub.2 R, hydroxy-lower-alkyl, NHCOR, NRSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, or CN;R is H, lower-alkyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, hydroxy-lower-alkyl, CO-lower-alkyl, or CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --aryl; andn is 1, 2, or 3, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are nonpeptides having bradykinin antagonist activity of the formulae (I) and (II) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound and methods of treating diseased or pathological conditions using the pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Certain 3,4-disubstituted phenols and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided which mimic IL-1 activity by inducing IL-2 synthesis and subsequent IL-2 receptor expression. Specifically, the invention provides compounds of Formula I and acid addition salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein Y is ##STR2## NHSO.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 NH where R.sup.4 is H; Z is --O--, --NH--, --NR--, --S--, or other heteroatoms capable of hydrogen bonding with R.sup.4 to give a preferred conformation;R is alkyl;R.sup.1 is --OH;R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen heterocyclic group having 4 to 5 nuclear carbon atoms; andR.sup.3 is a lipophilic moiety selected from the group consisting of substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.16 cycloalkyl and 2,4-di-t-pentylphenyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is (CR.sub.5 R.sub.6).sub.n, (CR.sub.5 R.sub.6).sub.n -aryl, (CR.sub.5 R.sub.6).sub.n -heteroaryl, X-(CR.sub.5 R.sub.6).sub.n, X-(CR.sub.5 R.sub.6).sub.n -aryl or X-(CR.sub.5 R.sub.6).sub.n -heteroaryl wherein aryl and heteroaryl may be optionally substituted;X is O or NR.sub.5 ;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently H or lower alkyl;R.sub.2 is H, halo, lower alkyl or (CR.sub.5 R.sub.6).sub.n -aryl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H or alkyl;A is a D or L isomer of an amino acid selected from the group consisting of alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, proline, phenylalanine, glycine, tyrosine, methionine, asparagine, glutamine, aspattic acid, glutamic acid, lysine, arginine, histidine and .beta.-thienylalanine;Z is CH.sub.2 or O; andn is 0-4;pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds; and a method for inhibiting interleukin-1.beta.

Abstract: A method for inducing the production of interleukin 2 in a warm blooded animal by administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Y is ##STR2## NHSO.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 NH where R.sup.4 is H; Z is --O--, --NH--, --NR--, --S--, or other heteroatoms capable of hydrogen bonding with R.sup.4 to give a preferred conformation;R is alkyl;R.sup.1 is --NH.sub.2 or --NHCH.sub.3 ;R.sup.2 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, or a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen heterocyclic group having 4 to 5 nuclear carbon atoms; andR.sup.3 is a lipophilic moiety.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising an x-ray producing agent of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof ##STR1## wherein Z is H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or halo-lower-alkyl, each of which may be optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy;(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p -- (CR.sub.3 =CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p -- C.dbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## Z is H, halo, C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or halo-lower-alkyl, each of which may be optionally substituted with lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy;n is 1-5;y is 0-4; andw is 1-4;in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier comprising a cellulose derivative.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.dbd.H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, cyano, wherein thealkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R.dbd.C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, ##STR2## or halo-lower-alkyl; each of which may be optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p -(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C-Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H, or lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-4;n is [1-5]1-4;m is 1-15;p is 1-20; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, these compounds are useful as X-ray contrast agents or aryl-lower alkyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## contained in aqueous compositions and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinwhereinZ=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;x is 1-3y is 1-4;n is 1-5;m is 1-15;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkylin an aqueous, pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material in combination with a divalent cation capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and iodinated polymeric, water-insoluble beads having a particle size of from about 0.01 to about 1000.mu. wherein said iodinated polymeric beads comprise a polymer containing repeating units of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A is a repeating organic unit in the backbone chain of the polymer; andX is an organic moiety containing or iodinated eromatic group and a hydrophilic group, said moiety having an iodine content within the range of from about 40 to about 80 weight percent based or the molecular weight of X, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract wherein ##STR2## Z=H, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, where the alkyl and cycloalkyl groups can be substituted with halogen or halo-lower-alkyl groups;R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy or lower-alkoxy carbonyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy,n is 1-5;y is 0-4; andw is 1-4.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and an x-ray producing agent of the formula ##STR1## and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinR=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, unsaturated allyl or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H, lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;n is 1-5;m is 1-5;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are lyophilized biologically active proteinaceous compositions containing low diol polyalkylene oxide, such as polyethylene glycol, covalently attached to a biologically active proteinaceous substance and combined with the cryoprotectant cyclodextrin.

Abstract: A hand-held power injector is provided for injecting liquid, such as contrast media, into the vascular system of a mammal. The device comprises a pistol-shaped housing which encloses a battery-powdered D.C. motor for constant-rate delivery of liquid from a syringe. In a particular embodiment the hand-help power injector includes an engagement feature connecting the syringe and the power injector which prevents inadvertent activation of the power injector.

Abstract: Disclosed are x-ray contrast compositions for oral or retrograde examination of the gastrointestinal tract comprising a polymeric material in combination with a divalent cation capable of forming a coating on the gastrointestinal tract and a crystalline contrast agent in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: A self-aspirating plunger for power injector cartridges characterized by its ability to pump head space gas and aspirate the power injector cartridge without the need to draw backward on the plunger toward the proximal end of the cartride comprising:a female ring component;a male component having a stem and a cone-shaped portion, said stem slideably fitting into said female ring component; andan elastomeric diaphragm shell covering said female ring component and said cone shaped head portion of said male component.

Abstract: Disclosed are contrast agents of the formula ##STR1## contained in aqueous compositions and methods for their use in diagnostic radiology of the gastrointestinal tract whereinR=C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, cycloalkyl, unsaturated allyl or halo-lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo, fluoro-lower-alkyl, aryl, lower-alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, lower-alkoxy carbonyl or lower-alkoxy-carbonyloxy, (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --(CR.sub.3 .dbd.CR.sub.4).sub.m Q, or (CR.sub.1 R.sub.2).sub.p --C.tbd.C--Q;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H, lower-alkyl, optionally substituted with halo;n is 1-5;m is 1-5;p is 1-10; andQ is H, lower-alkyl, lower-alkenyl, lower-alkynyl, lower-alkylene, aryl, or aryl-lower alkyl.