Abstract: The invention concerns novel, pharmaceutically useful, amide derivatives of certain benzoheterocyclylalkanoic acids (and related tetrazoles and acylsulphonamides) of the formula I and salts thereof, wherein the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, L, X, Y, Z, A.sup.1, Q, A.sup.2 and M have the meanings set out in the specification. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions incorporating a formula I compound or a salt thereof, a process for the manufacture of the said compound, together with intermediates for use in the latter process.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula I as defined herein and their physiologically acceptable salts, together with pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The heterocyclic compounds antagonize the actions of angiotensin II and are of value in treating diseases or medical conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure in warm-blooded animals. The invention further includes processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and their use in medical treatment.

Abstract: The invention provides a series of novel heterocyclic ketones of formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable base-addition salts thereof, in which the values of R.sup.4, L, A, X and Q have the meanings defined in the following specification. The compounds of formula I are inhibitors of human leukocytic elastase. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable base-addition salt thereof, and processes and intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: There is provided a novel therapeutic product for use in the symptomatic treatment of cystic fibrosis and for use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, as well as a method for treatment of cystic fibrosis with the therapeutic product and a method of treatment of cystic fibrosis with the therapeutic product in combination with one or more other agents indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful novel compounds of the formula I, in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: There is provided a novel therapeutic agent for use in the prevention or treatment of hemorrhage associated with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia or its therapy, as well as a method of prevention or treatment of hemorrhage associated with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia or its therapy with the therapeutic agent, and a method of prevention or treatment of hemorrhage associated with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia or its therapy with the therapeutic agent in combination with one or more other agents indicated for the treatment of acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful novel compounds of the formula I, in which ring B, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, X and Z have the various meanings defined herein, and their non-toxic salts, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The novel compounds are of value in treating conditions such as hypertension and congestive heart failure. The invention further concerns processes for the manufacture of the novel compounds and the use of the compounds in medical treatment.

Abstract: The present invention comprises certain quinoline lactams of formula I; pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula I; pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of anxiety; and processes for the manufacture of the compounds of formula I, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: This invention comprises novel carbocyclic compounds of formula I (wherein A, Z, R.sup.11 and R.sup.12 are defined in the specification) derived from acylsulfonamide derivatives of .alpha.-carbocyclyltoluic acids wherein said compounds of formula I antagonize the actions of one or more of the arachidonic acid metabolites known as leukotrienes. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the formula I compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing the formula I compound, or their salts, for use in the treatment of, for example, allergic or inflammatory diseases, or endotoxic or traumatic shock conditions; and processes for the manufacture of the formula I compounds, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: The invention concerns pharmaceutically useful trifluoromethyl ketone substituted di-, tri- and tetra-peptide derivatives of the formulae Ia, Ib, Ic set out hereinafter, and salts thereof, which are inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing a peptide derivative and processes and intermediates for use in the manufacture of the peptide derivatives.

Abstract: This invention provides a series of novel heterocyclic amides of formula I in which the group >X--Y--Z< is selected from >C.dbd.CH--N<, >C.dbd.N--N<, >N--(CH.sub.2)--N<, >CH--CH.sub.2 --N< and >N--N.dbd.C< and the other radicals have the meanings defined in the following specification.The compounds of formula I are leukotriene antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the formula I compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing the formula I compounds, or their salts, for use in the treatment of, for example, allergic or inflammatory diseases, or endotoxic or traumatic shock conditions; and processes for the manufacture of the formula I compounds, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: This invention provides a series of novel heterocyclic amides of formula I in which the group >X--Y--Z< is selected from >C.dbd.CH--N<, >C.dbd.N--N<, >N--(CH.sub.2)--N<, >CH--CH.sub.2 --N< and <N--N.dbd.C< and the other radicals have the meanings defined in the following specification.The compounds of formula I are leukotriene antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the formula I compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing the formula I compounds, or their salts, for use in the treatment of, for example, allergic or inflammatory diseases, or endotoxic or traumatic shock conditions; and processes for the manufacture of the formula I compounds, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: This invention provides a series of novel cyclic amides of formula I in which the group >Z--Y--X< is selected from >C.dbd.CH--N<, >N-CH.dbd.CH<, >C.dbd.N--N< and >N--N.dbd.C< and the other radicals have the meanings defined in the following specification. The compounds of formula I are leukotriene antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the formula I compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing the formula I compound, or their salts, for use in the treatment of, for example, allergic or inflammatory diseases, or endotoxic or traumatic shock conditions; and processs for the manufacture of the formula I compounds, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: This invention provides a series of novel heter-aliphatic carboxamides of formula I in which the group >Z--Y--X< is selected from >C.dbd.CH--N<, >N--CH.dbd.C<, >C.dbd.N--N< and >N--N.dbd.C< and the other radicals have the meanings defined in the following specification. The compounds of formula I are leukotriene antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the formula I compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing the formula I compound, or their salts, for use in the treatment of, for example, allergic or inflammatory diseases, or endotoxic or traumatic shock conditions; and processes for the manufacture of the formula I compounds, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel, pharmaceutically useful, amide derivatives of certain benzoheterocyclylalkanoic acids (and related tetrazoles and acylsulphonamides) of the formula I and salts thereof, wherein the radicals R.sup.1, R.sup.2, L, X, Y, Z, A.sup.1, Q, A.sup.2 and M have the meanings set out in the specification. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions incorporating a formula I compound or a salt thereof, a process for the manufacture of the said compound, together with intermediates for use in the latter process.

Abstract: The invention provides a series of novel heterocyclic amides of the formula I in which the group A CRa can be --CRb.dbd.CRa--, --CHRb--CHRa-- or --N.dbd.CRa--, the amidic group Re.L can be Re.X.CO.NH, Re.X.CS.NH or Re.NH.CO attached at position 4, 5 or 6 of the benzenoid moiety, Z is an acid group selected from the group consisting of carboxy, an acylsulphonamide residue of the formula CO.NH.SO.sub.n Rg and a tetrazolyl residue of the formula II, and the radicals Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, Re, Rf, Rg, Rh, n, X, G.sup.1, Q and G.sup.2 have the meanings defined in the following specification.The compounds of formula I are leukotriene antagonists.

Abstract: Certain gem-dimethyl substituted bicyclic phenolic pyrazines of formula III possess eukalemic diuretic properties. They are of value in treating those diseases and conditions in which a eukalemic diuretic effect is required, for example in treating edema, hypertension and/or related conditions.

Abstract: The present invention comprises certain quinoline lactams of formula I; pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula I; pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of anxiety; and processes for the manufacture of the compounds of formula I, as well as intermediates for use in such manufacture.

Abstract: Certain amine containing phenolic pyrazines of formula III possess eukalemic diuretic properties and are of value in treating diseases and conditions in which a eukalemic diuretic effect is required, for example in treating edema, hypertension and/or related conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of using a compound of formula Ia ##STR1## to antagonize the effects of benzodiazepine receptor agonists.