Abstract: The present invention relates to benzimidazole derivatives and their use in medical therapy particularly for the treatment or prophylaxis of virus infections such as those caused by herpes viruses. The invention also relates to the preparation of the benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: The use of an N-substituted urea derivative for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where there is an advantage in inhibiting the NO synthase enzyme, in particular cerbral ischemia, and pharmaceutical formulations therefor are disclosed. Novel N-substituted urea derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists in the treatment of nonconstipated female IBS patients.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising ranitidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, characterized in that the composition contains low color, metal, turbidity (LCMT) sucrose.

Abstract: The use of an N-substituted urea derivative for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where there is an advantage in inhibiting the NO synthase enzyme, in particular cerebral ischemia, and pharmaceutical formulations therefor are disclosed. Novel N-substituted urea derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzimidazole derivatives and their use in medical therapy particularly for the treatment or prophylaxis of virus infections such as those caused by herpes viruses. The invention also relates to the preparation of the benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: Ultrashort acting neuromuscular blocking agents of Formula (I) which are useful as skeletal muscle relaxants during emergency intubation procedures, routine surgery and post-operative settings are disclosed, wherein: X is a halogen; h is from 1 to 2; Y is hydrogen or methoxy; Z1 and Z2 are methyl; W1 and W2 are carbon; and A is a pharmaceutically acceptable anion.

Abstract: Ultra short acting neuromuscular blocking agents of Formula (I) which are useful as skeletal muscle relaxants during emergency intubation procedures, routine surgery and post-operative settings are disclosed, wherein q and t are independently from 0 to 4; X1 and X2 are independently halogen; ha and hb are independenity from 0 to 2; Z1 and Z2 are indepentdently hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C2-6 alkynyl with the proviso that Z1 and Z2 are not both hydrogen; Y1, Y2, and Y3 and Y4 are independently hydrogen, halogen or C1-3 alkoxy; m and p are independently 1 to 6; n and r are independently 0 to 4; with the proviso the if ha and hb are both 0, then r is 0 and n is 0 to 2; R1 to R14 are independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-3 alkoxy, or R2 and R3 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded, R5 and R6 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded, R9 and R10 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded, R12 and R13 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bonded, may

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (1) together with their salts and solvates have a number of uses in medicine, in particular as central muscle relaxants.

Abstract: The use of an N-substituted urea derivative for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a condition where there is an advantage in inhibiting the NO synthase enzyme, in particular cerebral ischemia, and pharmaceutical formulations therefor are disclosed. Novel N-substituted urea derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzimidazole derivatives and their use in medical therapy particularly for the treatment or prophylaxis of virus infections such as those caused by herpes viruses. The invention also relates to the preparation of the benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: A composition comprising diethyl (E)-4-[2-[(tert-butyloxycarbonyl)vinyl]phenyl-1,4-dihydro-2,6-dimethylpyri dine-3,5-dicarboxylate (lacidipine) and 4'-[[2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6 -(1-methylbenziimidazol-2-yl)-benzimidazol-1-yl]-methyl]-biphenyl-2 -carboxylic acid (telmisartan) or a physiologically functional derivative thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of camptothecin and camptothecin-like compounds and to novel intermediates used in this preparation. In particular, the invention provides a process for the preparation of the camptothecin derivative of formula (I') known by the chemical name "7-(4-methylpiperazino-methylene)-10,11-ethylenedioxy-20(R,S)-camptothecin ", which comprises cyclising the compound of formula (II'), wherein X is halogen, particularly chloro, bromo, or iodo; and when the compound of formula (I') is obtained as a mixture of enantiomers optionally resolving the mixture to obtain the desired enantiomer, and/or if desired, converting the resulting compound of formula (I') or a salt thereof into a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel hypolipidemic compounds of formula (I), with processes and novel intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and with their use in medicine, particularly in the prophylaxis and treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions, and associated diseases such as atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzimidazole derivatives of formula (I) wherein: R.sup.1 represents H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.3-5 cycloalkyl; R.sup.2 represents H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form with the nitrogen a 4 or 5 membered heterocyclic ring; R.sup.3 represents BR.sup.4 or R.sup.4 wherein B represents a bridging group --C(O)NH--, --C(O)NC.sub.1-4 alkyl-, or C(O)O-- and R.sup.4 represents H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or halo (preferably fluoro); and each n is an integer independently selected from 0, 1, or 2 (preferably 0 or 1); and geometric isomers or mixtures thereof; and physiologically functional derivatives thereof, and their use in medical therapy particularly for the treatment or prophylaxis of virus infections such as those caused by herpes viruses. The invention also relates to their preparation and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzimidazole derivatives and their use in medical therapy particularly for the treatment or prophylaxis of virus infections such as those caused by herpes viruses. The invention also relates to the preparation of the benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel hypolipidemic compounds of formula (I), with processes and novel intermedites for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and with their use in medicine, particularly in the prophylaxis and treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions, such as atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and salts, esters and amides thereof, wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-6 straight or branched chain alkyl group, a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group, a thiol group optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or an amino group optionally substituted by one or two alkyl or alkenyl groups; R.sup.2 is H, C.sub.1-7 straight or branched chain alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-7 alkenyl or benzyl; A is a 5 or 6 membered aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring which may optionally be substituted by one or more suitable substituents such as C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, halo, nitro, cyano, trifluoro C.sub.1-6 alkyl, amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylamino or di C.sub.1-6 alkylamino; r is 0, 1 or 2; their use in medicine and in particular for conditions requiring inhibition of the NO Synthase enzyme, pharmaceutical formulations and processes for the preparation thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: A class of acetamidine derivatives of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by halo, halo, nitro, cyano or a group XR.sup.3 wherein X is oxygen, C(O).sub.m wherein m is 1 or 2, S(O).sub.n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or a group NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, provided that R.sup.3 is not NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 when X is oxygen or S(O).sub.n; R.sup.1a and R.sup.1b are independently selected from hydrogen and halo; R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1-14 hydrocarbyl group which may optionally contain one or two heteroatoms, the group R.sup.2 being optionally substituted by one or more groups independently selected from halo; N.sub.3 ; nitro; CF.sub.3 ; ZR.sup.7 wherein Z is oxygen, C(O).sub.m' wherein m' is 1 or 2, S(O).sub.n' wherein n' is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR.sup.8 wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A class of acetamidine derivatives of general formula (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-6 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by halo, halo, nitro, cyano or a group XR3 wherein X is oxygen, C(O)m wherein m is 1 or 2, S(O)n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR4 wherein R4 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; and R3 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, or a group NR5R6 wherein R5 and R6 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, provided that R3 is not NR5R6 when X is oxygen or S(O)n; R1a and R1b are independently selected from hydrogen and halo; R2 is a C1-14 hydrocarbyl group which may optionally contain one or two heteroatoms, the group R2 being optionally substituted by one or more groups independently selected from halo; N3; nitro; CF3; ZR7 wherein Z is oxygen, C(O)m′ wherein m′ is 1 or 2, S(O)n′ wherein n′ is 0, 1 or 2, or a group NR8 wherein R8 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl and R7 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl or a group NR9R10 wherein R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; or R