Abstract: N-[3-[2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)ethoxy]phenyl]-4-(2-thienyl)-2-pyrimidinamine and pharmacologicaly acceptable salts, useful as antiasthma agents and treatment of allergic diseases and exhibiting improved bioavailability properties.

Abstract: Phospocholine derivatives having the formula: ##STR1## in which W, Z, Q and R are described in the specification are disclosed as useful for inhibiting the enzyme phospholipase A.sub.2. Methods of making and using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: The N-phosphorylation of basic nitrogenous drug compounds to produce pro-drugs with enhanced water solubility or lipid solubility, or reduced toxicity, is disclosed. Drugs containing amine, amidine, guanidine, isourea, isothiourea and biguanide functions may be converted to such pro-drugs. The pro-drugs are hydrolyzed in the body, regenerating the original drugs with the release of a salt of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical tablets having increased slipperiness and swallowability are provided. The enhanced swallowability is imparted by an overcoat of a low bloom gelatin, which overcoat has a lower coefficient of friction than other known coatings.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the transdermal delivery of pharmacologically active chiral compounds are described which are based on the use of enantiomers or mixtures that contain a disproportionate amount of the enantiomers.

Abstract: A novel process for producing .alpha.-[(dialkylamino)substituted-methylene].beta.-oxo-(substituted) propanenitriles of the formula: ##STR1## where R, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined in the specification by reacting a substituted isoxazole with a diaklyamide dimethylacetal is provided.

Abstract: N.sup.1 substituted benz [cd] indol -2(1H)-imines useful as inhibitors of Thromboxane synthetase enzyme, hypertension and arrhythmia are described.

Abstract: The N-phosphorylation of basic nitrogenous drug compounds to produce pro-drugs with enhanced water solubility or lipid solubility, or reduced toxicity, is disclosed. Drugs containing amine, amidine, quanidine, isourea, isothiourea and biguanide functions may be converted to such pro-drugs. The pro-drugs are hydrolyzed in the body, regenerating the original drugs with the release of a salt of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The N-phosphorylation of basic nitrogenous drug compounds to produce pro-drugs with enhanced water solubility or lipid solubility, or reduced toxicity, is disclosed. Drugs containing amine, amidine, guanidine, isourea, isothiourea and biguanide functions may be converted to such pro-drugs. The pro-drugs are hydrolyzed in the body, regenerating the original drugs with the release of a salt of phosphoric acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 2-substituted alkyl-3-carboxy carbapenems having the formula: ##STR1## with R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X and Y defined hereafter as antibiotics and beta lactamase inhibitors produced by a novel Michael addition-elimination reaction of a substituted allyl azetidinone in the reaction shown: ##STR2## with R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Q, X and Y defined hereafter.

Abstract: Intermediates useful in synthesis of aminothiazoloximino cephalosporins are disclosed, which intermediates can be radio-labelled for pharmacological evaluation.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel process for producing N-[3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]-4-(substituted)-2 pyrimidinamine compounds in which the substituent is a 2-pyridinyl, 3-pyrindinyl, 4-pyridinyl, 2-furanyl or 2-thienyl group. The process includes the steps of (1) reacting a 3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzamine with cyanamide and a halogen acid while controlling the pH of the reaction between pH about 2 to abourt 3.5 and recovering a [3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl] guanidine dihydrohalide and (2) reacting the [3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl] guanidine dihydrohalide so recovered with an appropriately substituted 3-dimethylamino-1-(substituted)-2-propen-1-one and a base at a pH of from about 10.5 to about 11.5 and recovering the N-[3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl-4-(substituted)-2-pyrimidamine compound so produced. The novel process provides improved yield and purity by adhering to the stated crucial pH ranges.

Abstract: A novel process for producing .alpha.-[(dialkylamino) substituted-methylene].beta.-oxo-(substituted) propanenitriles of the formula: ##STR1## where R, R.sub.1 and R .sub.2 are defined in the specification by reacting a substituted isoxazole with a diaklylamide dimethylacetal is provided.

Abstract: New thioester and ester, amide and ketone isostere analogs of oleoyl coenzyme A, useful as antiatherosclerotic agents, are provided. The compounds have the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## Y is selected from the group consisting of --S--, --O--, --NH-- and (--CH.sub.2 --).sub.n wherein n=1 to 4; and Z is selected from the group consisting of alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6), ##STR3## wherein R=Hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A container for pills and medicines which is child resistant but is also readily accessible to the elderly or infirm is provided. The container features two or more easy to manipulate two position switches having sufficient width or spacing to accommodate swollen fingers.

Abstract: The transdermal flux rates of 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives, such as nilvapidine and its enantiomers may be increased by the use of a solvent vehicle which comprises dioctyl adipate, isopropyl myristate, benzyl alcohol, diisopropyl adipate, a mixture of 5 to 50% ethyl alcohol and 95-50% of diisopropyl adipate, or a mixture of any of the foregoing.

Abstract: Processes for producing antibacterial and antitumor agents designated LL-E33288.epsilon.I and LL-E33288.epsilon.-Br using triphenylphosphine or a sulfhydryl-containing reagent are disclosed. Processes for producing reductively aromatized derivatives of other antibiotics are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel antibacterial compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6), alkoxy (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkylamino (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), vinyl, phenyl, benzyl, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 F or mono or polysubstituted phenyl (wherein the substituent is halogen, CF.sub.3 or OCH.sub.2 F); n is an integer of from 1 to 4; and R.sub.2 is cis or trans hydroxy, amino, mono or disubstituted alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3) amino and the pharmacologically accepted salts thereof are described.

Abstract: Processes for producing antibacterial and antitumor agents designated LL-E33288.epsilon.-I and LL-E33288.epsilon.-Br using triphenylphosphine at ice bath temperature are disclosed. Novel intermediates prepared in the processes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Antibacterial and antitumor agents designated LL-E333288.epsilon.-I and LL-E33288.epsilon.-Br and their production by strains of Micromonospora echinospora ssp. calichensis designated NRRL-15839, NRRL-15975 and NRRL-18149, are disclosed.