Abstract: The invention relates to powdered preparations containing tiotropium for inhalation, processes for preparing them as well as their use in preparing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of respiratory complaints, particularly for the treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma.

Abstract: A method for crystallizing a substance, especially an inhalable medicament, comprising the following steps: (a) dissolving said substance in a solvent, to produce a solution of said substance, (b) producing a segmented stream which consists of alternating segments of said solution of the substance and of a transport medium, (c) introducing said segmented stream into the first end of a retention stretch, which retention stretch has a first end and a second end, so that said segmented stream passes from said first end to said second end of said retention stretch, and exits from the second end of the retention stretch, (d) cooling the retention stretch, to thereby bring about crystallization of the substance in the segments of solution, in the segmented stream, as said segmented stream passes through the retention stretch, and (e) separating the crystals of material from the segmented stream as it exits from the second end of the retention stretch.

Abstract: Fluorenecarboxylic acid esters of general formula 1 wherein X? and the groups A, R, R1, R2, R3, R3?, R4, and R4? have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for the manufacture thereof and the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the highly regioselective aromatic nitration of alkyl 4-alkanoylamino-3-alkyl-benzoates in the 5-position in a mixture containing nitric acid and the use of the resulting products for preparing, in particular, pharmaceutically active benzimidazole derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted aryl and heteroaryl derivatives of general formula wherein A, Ar, n, X, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, R1 and R5 are defined as in claim 1, the prodrugs, the tautomers, stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases which have valuable properties. Thus, the compounds of the above general formula I wherein R5 does not contain a cyano group have, in particular, an antithrombotic effect and a selective factor Xa-inhibiting effect with generally improved compatibility. The compounds of the above general formula I wherein R5 contains a cyano group are valuable intermediate products for preparing the antithrombotic compounds of general formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to powdered preparations containing tiotropium for inhalation, processes for preparing them as well as their use in preparing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of respiratory complaints, particularly for the treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma.

Abstract: The invention relates to new formulations for improving the local tolerance of intravenously administered 4-(4-(2-pyrrolylcarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl)-3-trifluoromethyl-benzoylguanidine or one of the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Fluorenecarboxylic acid esters of general formula 1 wherein X? and the groups A, R, R1, R2, R3, R3?, R4, and R4? have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for the manufacture thereof and the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus comprising a closure-cap and a container in the form of a two-chamber cartridge in which an active ingredient and a solvent can be stored separately until the apparatus is used in a nebuliser, as well as an active substance concentrate in which the active substance is present as a solution or suspension for storage purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to corrosion resistant stainless steel canisters for propellant-containing aerosol formulations for use in propellant gas-operated inhalers.

Abstract: The invention relates to new formulations for improving the local tolerance of intravenously administered 4-(4-(2-pyrrolylcarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl)-3-trifluoromethyl-benzoylguanidine or one of the pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bicyclic heterocycles of general formula wherein Ra to Rd, A to G and X are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the steroisomers and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on signal transduction mediated by tyrosine kinases, their use for treating diseases, particularly tumoral diseases, diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising: (a) a tiotropium salt; and (b) a salmeterol salt having a solubility in water of 0.1 mg/mL or less, processes for preparing them, and their use in the treatment of respiratory complaints, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Abstract: A combination of therapeutic agents useful in the treatment of obstructive airways and other inflammatory diseases comprising (i) an adenosine A2A receptor agonist; and (ii) an anti-cholinergic agent, preferably comprising a member selected from the group consisting of tiotropium and derivatives thereof; the combination being therapeutically effective in the treatment of the diseases when administered by inhalation; as well as to a method of treating the obstructive airways and other inflammatory diseases comprising administering separately, simultaneously or sequentially to the mammal by inhalation a therapeutically effective amount of the combination of therapeutic agents; as well as to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier together with the combination of therapeutic agents; as well as to a product containing the compounds of the combination for separate, simultaneous or sequential administration by inhalation to a mammal for the treatment of obstructive airways and

Abstract: A method for crystallizing a substance, especially an inhalable medicament, comprising the following steps: (a) dissolving said substance in a solvent, to produce a solution of said substance, (b) producing a segmented stream which consists of alternating segments of said solution of the substance and of a transport medium, (c) introducing said segmented stream into the first end of a retention stretch, which retention stretch has a first end and a second end, so that said segmented stream passes from said first end to said second end of said retention stretch, and exists from the second end of the retention stretch, (d) cooling the retention stretch, to thereby bring about crystallization of the substance in the segments of solution, in the segmented stream, as said segmented stream passes through the retention stretch, and (e) separating the crystals of material from the segmented stream as it exits from the second end of the retention stretch. Also disclosed is an apparatus for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula (II) wherein R1 denotes bromine, wherein, a compound of formula (IV) is reacted with elemental bromine in a diluent.

Abstract: Process for preparing vanillylamine or one of the salts thereof by reacting vanillin with hydroxylamine or the salts thereof in the presence of an organic salt, which may optionally be produced in situ, wherein the reaction is carried out in an inorganic or organic acid as diluent, and subsequently hydrogenating the resulting vanillyloxime with hydrogen in the presence of a suitable catalyst and an organic and/or inorganic acid.

Abstract: A method of sealing parts of a plastic capsule by forming a weld seam in an overlapping region of the parts of the capsule, wherein the capsule comprises a capsule cap having an open end and a capsule body having an open end, the method comprising: (a) holding the capsule cap and the capsule body in a capsule holder comprising a first holding part and a second holding part which can be guided synchronously with one another, wherein the first holding part interlockingly surrounds the capsule cap and the second holding part interlockingly surrounds the capsule body; (b) closing the capsule holder holding the capsule cap and the capsule body so that the open end of the capsule cap and the open end of the capsule body form a sealed cavity therebetween and form an overlapping region, wherein the overlapping region is not covered by the capsule holder, to obtain a closed capsule; and (c) welding the closed capsule using an energy beam of hot gas or laser light on the overlapping region by forming the weld seam ther

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted piperidines of general formula wherein A1, A2, R, R1 and R2 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the diastereomers, the enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly CGRP-antagonistic properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for producing powdered preparations for inhalation.