Abstract: This invention provides a process for preparing 3-substituted-3-hydroxypropanenitriles.

Abstract: This invention provides certain N-[(phenyl)amino]carbonyl-bicyclicsulfonamide sulfonamide derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing pergolide or a salt thereof stabilized to oxidation by incorporation therewith of a stabilizing agent selected from methionine, cysteine, and cysteine hydrochloride.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of certain benzenesulfonamide derivatives in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals. Also provided are certain novel benzenesulfonamide derivatives and their pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: This invention provides novel benzene derivatives which are leukotriene antagonists, formulations of those derivatives, intermediates for preparing the derivatives, and a method of using those derivatives for the treatment of conditions characterized by an excessive release of leukotrienes.

Abstract: This invention provides benzene derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations of those derivatives, and a method of using the derivatives for the treatment of inflammation in mammals.

Abstract: This invention provides novel phenyl and heterocyclic derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations and their use for antagonizing angiotensin II receptors in mammals.

Abstract: This invention provides N-(2-hydroxycyclopentyl)-1-isopropyl-6-methylergoline-8-carboxamides useful for blocking 5HT.sub.2 receptors in mammals having an excess of serotonin centrally or peripherally. The invention also provides methods for treating sexual dysfunction, hypertension, migraine, vasospasm, thrombosis, ischemia, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and appetite disorders with a compound of the invention.

Abstract: A pharmaceutically-active compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkythio, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphinyl or C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, and X is (i) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sup.4).sub.2 where each R.sup.4 independently is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl or optionally substituted C.sub.6 H.sub.5 CH.sub.2 --, and n is 1, 2 or 3, or (ii) a 5- to 8-membered alicyclic group containing one or two nitrogen atoms and directly attached to the amido nitrogen or attached by a C.sub.1-3 alkylene chain; and salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides 3-aryloxy-3-substituted propanamines capable of inhibiting the uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.

Abstract: There are disclosed pharmaceutical compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is halo-substituted alkyl;X is alkenylene; and R.sup.1 --X-- contains 6 to 34 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-5 alkyl substituted by(i) optionally protected carboxyl, nitrile, optionally protected tetrazolyl or --CONR'R", in which R' and R" are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, ##STR2## (ii) in which R' and R" are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or ##STR3## (iii) in which R', R" and R'" are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.2 is a group of the formula ##STR4## in which R' is hydrogen or an optionally protected amino acid residue, and R" is --OH or an optionally protected amino acid residue; andR.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, optionally protected carboxyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, hydroxyl, optionally protected tetrazolyl, halo, trifluoromethyl, nitrile, nitro or --CONR'R" where R' and R" are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl; and salts thereof.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is --CHO, CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OC.sub.1-4 alkyl, --COC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CH(OH)C.sub.1-3 alkyl or --COOH, R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, --CHO, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OC.sub.1-4 alkyl, --COC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CH(OH)C.sub.1-3 alkyl or --COOH, R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl and X is pyrrolidinyl or pyrrolidinylmethyl; and salts and esters thereof.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently are hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, nitro, amino, C.sub.2-5 acylamino, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, --CHO, --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 OC.sub.1-4 alkyl, --COOH, --COC.sub.1-3 alkyl, --CH(OH)C.sub.1-3 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.2-4 alkenyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphinyl, C.sub.1-4 alkylsulphonyl, N-substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenylthio, optionally substituted phenylsulphinyl, optionally substituted phenylsulphonyl or optionally substituted phenylsulphonamido, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a C.sub.3-5 alkylene bridge; provided that at least one of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or C.sub.2-4 alkenyloxy; and X is (i) --(CH.sub.2).sub.n N(R.sup.4).sub.2 where each R.sup.4 independently is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl or optionally substituted C.sub.6 H.sub.5 CH.sub.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of selectively antagonizing the 5-HT.sub.1A receptor in mammals by administering aryloxypropanolamines. Novel aryloxypropanolamines are also claimed.

Abstract: This invention provides bicyclic carboxylic esters and amides, their pharmaceutical formulations, and a method for their use in treating migraine, emesis, gastrointestinal disorders, schizophrenia, or anxiety in mammals.

Abstract: This invention provides tricyclic derivatives which are leukotriene B.sub.4 antagonists, formulations of those derivatives, and a method of using those derivatives for the treatment of conditions characterized by an excessive release of leukotrienes.

Abstract: This invention provides benzene derivatives which are leukotriene antagonists, formulations of those derivatives, intermediates for preparing the derivatives, and a method of using those derivatives for the treatment of conditions characterized by an excessive release of leukotrienes.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula have pharmaceutical properties: ##STR1## in which X is R'(HO)C.dbd.C(CN)--, R.sup.1 (CO)--CH(CN)-- or ##STR2## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.2-5 alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenoxy, R'R"N-- where R' and R" are each hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl or R'"CONH-- where R'" is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or a group of the formula --CR.sup.7 R.sup.8 R.sup.9 in which R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are each C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halo-substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, or R.sup.7 and R.sup.8, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, form a cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms, or R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention provides certain 4-substituted benzamide derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use as anticonvulsant agents.

Abstract: This invention provides certain pyridinecarboxamide derivatives, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use as anticonvulsant agents.