Abstract: N-substituted amides which inhibit hydrolysis of elastin, are described, which compounds are tri-and di- fluoromethyl ketone amide and non-naturally occurring n-substituted amino acids derivatives.

Abstract: Substituted thiazoles, oxazoles and 2-hydroxy morpholine compounds useful in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and obesity are described.

Abstract: An improved process for employing tricyclic antidepressants involving co-administration of a N-benzyl-pyrrolidin-2-one.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid benzylamides having the following general structure ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein, are disclosed, which compounds are hypoglcemic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to meso-lactide having a melting point of 52.8.degree. C. and to processes for its preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 1,4-diazepines of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 R.sub.3, X and A have the meaning indicated in the specification.The new compounds are intended for use for the treatment of pathological states and diseases in which PAF (platelet activating factor) is involved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new heteroaromatic amine derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly a heart rate lowering activity and a positive inotropic activity.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted bis(4-aminophenyl-sulfonees of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl; group,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl,R.sub.3 is nitrile, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl, di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 N-cycloalkyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminocarbonyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3, di alkylaminocarbonyl alkoxy, alkylaminosulfonyl, di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminono, diC.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylaminosulfonyl, hydroxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylcarbonyl, amino C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl groupor, when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each hydrogen, R.sub.3 can be hydroxy, hydroxycarbonyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or di C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 aminocarbonylalkoxy;or, when R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 cycloalkyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new copolymers of lactic acid and tartaric acid, the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-triazolo-1,4-diazepino-2-carboxylic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1-C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl which can optionally be substituted by halogen, preferably C1 or Br, or by hydroxy, cyclopropyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently, represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or the two groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom represent a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which optionally contains a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom as a further heteroatom, the second nitrogen atom optionally being substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably a methyl group;R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing quinolin-2,5-diones of formula ##STR1## wherein A, B, R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 and X are defined hereinbelow, some of which are novel, which compounds have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly analgesic antipyretic and/or antiphlogistic effects, to new intermediates and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of lactide, in particular of optically pure L(-)- or D(+)-lactide, on an industrial scale.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Abstract: The use of 6-allyl-2-amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4H-thiazolo[4,5-d]azepine and pharmacological acid addition salts thereof for the release of growth hormone.

Abstract: 5,11-Dihydro-6H-pyrido[2,3-b][1,4]-benzo-diazepinones substituted in the 11-position corresponding to general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, A.sup.1 is a straight-chained or branched alkylene group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms, A.sup.2 is a methylene group or, if R.sup.1 is hydrogen and R.sup.2 is methyl, A.sup.2 may also be an ethylene group, and the physiologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are suitable for treating bradycardia and bradyarrhythmia and spasm in the colon, bladder and bronchi.

Abstract: The invention relates to new morpholines and morpholine-N-oxides of formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereunder, which compounds have valuable pharmacological properties, namely an effect on the metabolism, preferably the effect of lowering blood sugar and reducing body fat, and the effect of lowering the atherogenic .beta.-lipoproteins VLDL and LDL, and a performance enhancing effect in animals.

Abstract: New substituted pyrido[2,3-b][1,4]benzodiazepin-6-ones suitable as vagal pacemakers for the treatment of bradycardias and bradyarrhythmias in human and veterinary medicine are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to new thieno-traizolo-1,4-diazepino-2-carboxylic acid amides of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl which can optionally be substituted by halogen, preferably Cl or Br, or by hydroxy, cyclopropyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, preferably methoxy, or halogen, preferably chlorine or bromine;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, each independently, represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 straight-chained or branched alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or the two groups R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with the nitrogen atom represent a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which optionally contains a nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom as a further heteroatom, the second nitrogen atom optionally being substituted by a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably a methyl group;R.sub.

Abstract: A metering valve for a pressurized dispensing container. The container is intended to operate in the inverted position. An element having a raised peripheral portion is provided about the valve housing which substantially closes the space between the wall of the container and the valve housing. The element prevents the settling of active substances of the material being dispensed in the region of the inlet opening of the metering valve.

Abstract: An improved process for employing tricyclic antidepressants involving co-administration of a N-benzyl-pyrrolidin-2-one.