Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of beraprost of formula (I) using new intermediates.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated alcohols of general formula (I), wherein R means an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, or benzoyloxy group optionally substituted with a phenyl group; R1 means a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, R2 means a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms; R3 means an alkyl group of 1-6 carbon atoms optionally substituted by phenyl group or cycloalkyl group of 5-7 carbon atoms; or a phenoxy group optionally substituted by a halogen atom, or a cycloalkyl group of 5-7 carbon atoms; R4 means a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom whereby at &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated ketones of general formula (II) wherein the meanings of R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as given above—is diastereoselectively reduced with a borohydride type compound in an aprotic solvent, in the presence of an inorganic substance dissolublein the reaction mixture and having particle size from 0.

Abstract: This invention provides inclusion complexes of Taxol ((2aR-(a&agr;,4&bgr;,4&agr;&bgr;,6&bgr;,9&agr;(&agr;R*,&bgr;S*),11&agr;,12&agr;,12a&agr;,12b&agr;))-&bgr;-(benzoylamino)-&agr;-hydroxy-benzene-propanoic acid 6,12-b-bis(acetyloxy)-12-(benzoyloxy)-2a,3,4,4a,5,6,9,10,11,12,12a,12b-dodecahydro-4,11-dihydroxy-4a,8,13,13-tetramethyl-5-oxo-7,11-methano-1H-cyclo-deca-(3,4)-benz-(1,2-b)-oxeth-9-yl-ester)) or Taxotere (butoxycarbonyl-10-desacetyl-N-debenzoyl-Taxol) or Taxus extracts formed with a cyclodextrin derivative and a co-solvent. This invention relates to pharmaceutical composition with increased water-solubility and stability. This invention provides the process for the preparation of an inclusion complex of Taxol or Taxotere or a brevifolia extract of Taxus formed with a cyclodextrin derivative and a co-solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to two phase pharmaceutical compositions comprising as active ingredient a MAO inhibitor and an uptake inhibitor together with usual pharmaceutical auxiliaries. The compositions can be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. As active ingredient optionally N-(1-phenyl-isopropyl)-N-methyl-propinylamine or N-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-isoprop-1-yl-N-methyl-propinylamine or their salts, optically active isomers or metabolites are used both as MAO inhibitor and as uptake inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination useful for the substitution of bone defects having pathologically developed or being artificially established as well as compositions containing these combinations. The combinations of the invention preferably contain in a weight ratio of 1:9 to 9:1, most preferably 1:1 porous hydroxylapatite and/or tricalcium phosphate in relation to 7-isopropoxyisoflavone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of using 3,7-dihydro-3,7-dimethyl-1-(5-oxohexyl)-1H-purine-2,6-dione (generic name:pentoxifylline) and/or 1-(3',4'-diethoxybenzyl)-6,7-diethoxy-3,4 -dihydroisoquinolinium theophylline-7-acetate (Depogen) or monohydrate thereof to improve mammalian tissue antioxidant status. This status plays an important role in complications, occurring as a consequence of pathologically developed or artificially established anastomoses, particularly anastomosis of oesophagus and colon since these organs possess a very weak antioxidant protective system.

Abstract: 4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]-pyrimidines are disclosed of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COOR.sup.3 wherein R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl and n is 0 or 1 or a C.sub.7-8 aralkyl group, optionally substituted by one or more halogen atom(s), or by a nitro-group, R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, and salts thereof, as well as a process for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. These compounds are therapeutically useful as gastroprotectives in the treatment and prevention of ulcer.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel tetrazine derivatives of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X is fluorine, chlorine or bromine; andY is hydrogen or fluorine, as well as to a process for the preparation thereof.Furthermore, the invention relates to compositions containing the above compounds as well as to a process for the preparation thereof. The compounds and compositions according to the invention have acaricidal; larvicidal an ovicidal effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of L-isomer of propargyl-ammonium-chloride derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## by decomposing D-tartarte of L-isomer of the amine of the general ##STR2## wherein y is hydrogen or fluoro and by reacting the obtained L-issomer amine of the formula (II) in the presence of a base with a halide of the formula (V), X--CH.sub.2 --C.ident.CCH wherein X is halogen and by reacting the so obtained L-isomer of the Formula (III) ##STR3## with hydrogen-chloride in an organic solvent, wherein x is a halogen atom,y is a hydrogen or fluorine atom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of water soluble primycin and to the separation of its components of formulae (A.sub.1) and (A.sub.3) either as single components or as a mixture of the two components. According to the invention(i) water insoluble primycin is reacted in a C.sub.1-3 alcohol with a condensable substance comprising a C--C--C bridge in the presence of sodium or potassium methoxide or ethoxide, the resulting product with a water solubility of 40-60 mg/ml is separated, and, if desired,(ii) the resulting substance is subjected to column chromatography on silica gel applying a 1% aqueous solution of Partridge mixture as eluting agent to obtain a mixture of components of formulae (A.sub.1) and (A.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel combined compositions for combatting plant, animal and sanitarian as well as forestry, horticultural and warehouse pests. These compositions contain a pyrethroid-type insecticide as an insecticidally active ingredient and at least one fungicide inhibiting the ergosterol biosynthesis as activity-strengthening agent as well as optionally piperonylbutoxide and other additives.The advantages of the compositions according to the invention consist therein that the activity-strengthening substances used are fungicidal agents widely used and have an advantageous toxicology. The activity-strengthening agent exerts a synergistic effect together with the pyrethroid-type insecticide.The combinations according to the invention bear an outstanding importance in the protection of stored crops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide derivatives of the general formula (I) and the acid addition salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a process for their preparation. In the general formula (I) ##STR1## R stands for a C.sub.1-12 alkyl group optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl group; a C.sub.3-9 cycloalkyl, adamantyl or optionally substituted phenyl group;R.sup.1 means hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; orR and R.sup.1 together form a --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- chain, wherein n is 4, 5 or 6;R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or halogen;R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; andm is 0 or 1.The compounds of the general formula (I) possess a gastroprotective effect and are useful for the prevention and therapy of ulcers of the stomach and the small intestine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of antibacterial compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for phenyl substituted by 1 or 2 halogen atoms;R.sup.2 stands for piperazinyl or 4-methyl-piperazinyl;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which comprises using a compound of the Formula II ##STR2## wherein R stands for halogen or an aliphatic acyloxy group containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms or an aromatic acyloxy group containing 7 to 11 carbon atoms andR.sup.4 stands for fluorine or chlorine as a starting material.

Abstract: An anhydrous transdermal composition is disclosed comprising in a 20 to 100% lyotropic liquid crystalline arrangement:5 to 15 weight % of optically active or racemic N-methyl-N-(1-phenyl-2-propyl)-2-propynylamine or N-methyl-N-{1-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-propyl}-2-propynylamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof;40 to 70% by weight of liquid polyethylene glycol;10 to 20% by weight of solid polyethylene glycol;2 to 30% by weight of a nonionic surface active agent;2 to 20% by weight of propylene glycol, and if desired,0.5 to 2% by weight of a polymer, the a value of which is greater than 0.6, andoptionally, in an amount needed up to 100% an emulsifying agent.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of a compound of the Formula (VI) ##STR1## wherein X is a hydrogen atom, or OH,Y is a hydrogen atom, OH or a methyl group,R.sup.2 is a CH--COOR group, or a group of the formula (XI) ##STR2## and R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.2 alkyl group, which comprises the step of: reacting a condensed salt of the Formula (IV) ##STR3## wherein Me is Na.sup.+ or K.sup.+, with a reactive derivative of trifluoromethane-sulfonic acid of the Formula (V)F.sub.3 C--SO.sub.2 OH.The compounds of the Formula (VI) are intermediates in the preparation of penicillins and cephalosporins with antibiotic activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to inclusion complexes of 3-morpholino-sydnonimine or its salts or its tautomer isomer, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same.The inclusion complex of 3-morpholino-sydnonimine or its salt formed with cyclodextrin derivative is prepared bya) reacting the 3-morpholino-sydnonimine or its salt in an aqueous medium with a cyclodextrin derivative and the complex is isolated from the solution by dehydratation, orb) high energy milling of 3-morpholino-sydnonimine or its salt and a cyclodextrin derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## (wherein R stands for hydrogen or methyl) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which comprises reacting a compound of the Formula V ##STR2## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stand for an aliphatic acyloxy group comprising 2-6 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by halogen: or for an aromatic acyloxy group comprising 7-11 carbon atoms) with an amine of the Formula VI ##STR3## (wherein R has the same meaning as stated above) or a salt thereof and subjecting the compound of the Formula VII ##STR4## thus obtained (wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as stated above) to hydrolysis after or without isolation and if desired converting the compound of the Formula I thus obtained into a salt thereof or setting free the same from its salt.The compounds of the Formula I are known antibacterial agents.

Abstract: A method of using a compound of the Formula (V) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 aliphatic acyloxy, unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, or are each C.sub.7 to C.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant protecting or veterinary or additive composition, containing beside the active ingredient and other usually applied auxiliaries, such as solid and liquid carrier(s), surface active agent(s) and further additive(s), one or more surface active agent(s) of the general formulae (I) ##STR1## or a mixture thereof, wherein R, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently from each other hydrogen atom, an organic or inorganic cation or a group of the general formula --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n R.sup.1, whereinR.sup.1 is a C.sub.10-20 alkyl group andn is an integer from 4 to 20, with the provisio that from among the substituents R, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 at least one is a group of the general formula (CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 O).sub.n R.sup.1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4-oxo-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxamide derivatives of the general formula (I) and the acid addition salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a process for their preparation. In the general formula (I) ##STR1## R stands for a C.sub.1-12 alkyl group optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl group; a C.sub.3-9 cycloalkyl, adamantyl or optionally substituted phenyl group;R.sup.1 means hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; orR and R.sup.1 together form a --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- chain, wherein n is 4, 5 or 6;R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or halogen;R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; andm is 0 or 1.The compounds of the general formula (I) possess a gastroprotective effect and are useful for the prevention and therapy of ulcers of the stomach and the small intestine.